cleaning products

As the COVID-19 pandemic moves into its fourth month on US soil, even those small businesses who managed to procure a stock of PPE, cleaning products, and sanitizer at the outset of the crisis may find those resources now dwindling. And unfortunately, many supply chains still have not returned to normal with “Out of Stock” a prevalent PPE product description on many Web sites. As America reopens, the scramble for gloves, mask, cleaning supplies, and hand sanitizer may likely become even more difficult. While larger organizations have procurement departments and bulk buying power, smaller businesses may be left out in the cold. How can you get what you need for the safety of your crews? Regional Initiatives To replicate the bulk buying power of large companies, some state and local governments, as well as Chambers of Commerce, are helping to obtain supplies that are then filtered to small businesses. In Orange County, FL, the “PPE for Small Biz Initiative” provided free face masks and hand sanitizers to businesses with 40 employees or less. After filling out an online form, business reps could pick up the supplies at various drive-through sites on several dates in mid-May. A similar program was enacted in Washington state in late April. Business Health Trust, a health plan serving small businesses in WA, and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce began a four-day statewide distribution of portable hand sanitizer stands and other supplies, including disinfectant solution, gloves, and masks, to 500 small businesses. A Seattle Chamber ...