Wholesale detergent prices: what determines the price, and how do you compare quotes?

What determines wholesale detergent prices?

Product type and packaging have the biggest effect on the wholesale detergent price; order quantity, case configuration, required documents and the effect of the delivery location on shipping are added to these. We do not publish our price list on the site; the price is given in a quote.

Knowing the factors below makes it easier to read the quotes you receive and to choose the product that fits your needs.

• Product type: hand dishwashing liquid, commercial dishwasher detergent, bleach, acidic bathroom products and hand soap are made with different raw materials and production steps; prices vary by product type.
• Pack size and type: the same product is priced differently in a 750 GR bottle, a 5 KG canister or a 20–30 KG canister; the bottle, cap, label and filling labour vary with the pack. As with gel dishwashing detergent, a bucket is also a separate pack type.
• Quantity and sales unit: most of our products are sold by the case and large drums individually; the order quantity and regular purchasing affect the quote.
• Case configuration: the number of units per case varies by product and pack; whether the price is quoted per case or per unit directly affects the comparison.
• Brand and series: we have different brands within the same product group; for example, FOUR4MÜL is our economy series, while our TSE-certified products are made under the START brand.
• Document requirements: the TSE certificate of conformity, Yerli Malı certificate and safety data sheet required in tenders and institutional purchases determine the product choice (cleaning supplies for tenders).
• Delivery location and freight: the delivery region and quantity affect freight costs; according to their safety data sheets, START Bleach and START Limescale & Rust Remover are transported as dangerous goods (class 8).

Who buys wholesale detergent?

Wholesale detergent is bought by businesses that clean regularly and in high volumes, and by dealers who resell the product. Each buyer needs a different product group and packaging, and this determines what the quote contains.

• Cleaning companies: keep surface, bathroom and WC, glass and floor products in large canisters at the depot and use small packs on site.
• Hotels and accommodation: buy several product groups together for rooms, bathrooms, laundries and kitchens.
• Restaurants and canteens: use hand dishwashing detergent, industrial dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, degreaser and hand soap.
• Apartment buildings and housing complexes: buy surface cleaner and bleach for common-area floors, stairs, lifts and bin areas.
• Car washes: buy car shampoo, car wash foam and tyre shine in canisters (choosing wholesale car shampoo).
• Dealers, supermarkets and detergent shops: buy bottles for the shelf and canisters for selling in large packs.
• Public institutions: in school, hospital and municipal purchases, look for products that meet the technical specification and the required certificates.

How do you compare wholesale detergent quotes step by step?

To compare quotes, first match the product and packaging, then convert the price to the same unit. Next, check the amount to use stated on the label, the documents, and whether the seller is the manufacturer or an intermediary.

• Match the product: check that the product code, product name and pack in the quote are the same as the product you want.
• Convert to the same unit: compare quotes in the same unit, kilograms or litres; the litre equivalent of a product sold by the kilogram depends on its density (bulk detergent guide).
• Check the units per case: check whether the price is given per case or per unit; the units per case are listed in each product's packaging table.
• Compare the amount on the label: the price per kilogram alone is not enough; read the usage amount on both products' labels, as it determines how much product the same job will use.
• Ask about tax and delivery: ask whether the price includes VAT and whether freight is included.
• Verify the documents: for purchases that require documents, verify that the product offered is covered by the certificate (how to verify a TSE certificate); for chemical products, ask for the safety data sheet.
• Find out the source: is the product sold directly by the manufacturer, or by a wholesaler or intermediary? Check the manufacturer's name and address on the label.

How do you calculate the price per kilogram of detergent?

The price per kilogram is the total price divided by the total kilograms. For example, TETİK Dishwashing Liquid in the 5 KG canister comes 4 to a case; the case holds 20 KG of product, so dividing the case price by 20 gives the price per kilogram.

For bottled products too, the total kilograms per case are calculated by multiplying the number of units per case by the bottle weight. Because 20 and 30 KG canisters are sold individually, the canister price is divided directly by the canister weight. This way, quotes for different packaging are compared on the same basis.

Where can I buy detergent wholesale?

Wholesale detergent is bought directly from the manufacturer, from a wholesaler or distributor, or from authorized dealers. When you buy from the manufacturer, the product code, packaging, case information and safety data sheet come straight from the source.

Tetikoğlu Kimya has manufactured cleaning products since 1997, with production in İkitelli OSB. Businesses reach us directly through the quote form or the contact page. The pros and cons of each purchasing channel are explained in detail in the where to buy wholesale detergent guide.

What should you check when buying refill detergent and large packs (canisters, buckets)?

The products people search for as refill detergent are liquid cleaning products sold in large packs (canisters, buckets). Large packs suit high-consumption businesses and dealers; the product should be stored in its original labelled packaging.

Product transferred into unlabelled containers means users cannot see the product name, the warnings or the amount on the label. When buying large packs, check that the canister label shows the manufacturer's name, batch number and date. Choosing large packs is covered in detail in the wholesale refill detergent guide.

Our product groups and packaging

All the products below are listed in our catalogue with product code, pack and case details; product codes and case details are shown on the category page. Our catalogue also includes powder detergents.

Dishwashing liquids

TETİK Dishwashing Liquid comes in 750 GR, 5, 20 and 30 KG; TETİK Dishwashing Liquid — Extra in 30 KG; START Dishwashing Liquid in 5 KG; FOUR4MÜL Dishwashing Liquid in 750 ML. Among gel products, TETİK Gel Dishwashing Detergent comes in 200 GR, 10 and 35 KG packs. All products are in the dishwashing liquids category; choosing between liquid and gel is explained in the choosing wholesale dishwashing liquid guide.

Industrial dishwasher products

START Liquid Dishwasher Detergent and START Liquid Dishwasher Rinse Aid come in 30 KG, and START Dishwasher Descaler / Limescale Inhibitor in 5 and 30 KG packs (industrial dishwasher products). To weigh price and quality together for machine detergent, see the industrial dishwasher detergent prices guide.

Bleaches

START Bleach comes in 5, 20 and 30 KG; TETİK Bleach in 1, 2.5 and 4.3 KG; TETİK Thick Bleach in 800 GR, 5, 20 and 30 KG; START Ultra Thick Bleach in 5 LT, 20 and 30 KG packs (bleaches). Choosing among thick products is covered in the choosing wholesale thick bleach guide.

Surface cleaners

TETİK Surface Cleaner comes in 1, 5, 20 and 30 KG; START Floor Scrubber Surface Cleaner in 5, 20 and 30 KG packs. All products, including wood, steel and cream cleaners, are in the surface cleaners category.

Hand soaps

TETİK Liquid Hand Soap comes in 500 GR, 5, 20 and 30 KG; START Foam Hand Soap in 5 and 30 KG; START Hand Cleaning Liquid in 5 LT, 20 and 30 KG packs (soaps).

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners

TETİK Laundry Detergent for Whites and TETİK Laundry Detergent for Colours come in 4 KG; TETİK Soft Fabric Softener in 1, 5 and 30 KG; JELPAK Komşu Çatlatan Fabric Softener in 2 LT and 30 KG packs (fabric softeners and laundry detergents). Choosing the product and pack size is covered in the choosing wholesale laundry detergent guide.

Bathroom and WC products

START Bathroom & Toilet Cleaner comes in 1, 5, 20 and 30 KG; START Limescale & Rust Remover in 1, 5, 20 and 30 KG; TETİK Hydrochloric Acid Cleaner (Tuz Ruhu) in 600 GR and 2.5 KG packs (bathroom and toilet products). Choosing a limescale product for each area is explained in the choosing wholesale limescale remover guide.

How do you choose the right product and pack?

The area of use determines the right product, while consumption volume and storage conditions determine the right pack. A product that looks cheap but does not suit the job, or a pack that cannot be managed, increases the total cost.

• Area of use: choose separate product groups for hand dishwashing, machine dishwashing, floors, bathrooms and laundry; do not use a product for a job not stated on its label.
• Consumption volume: for low consumption, bottles and 5 KG canisters may be more suitable; for high consumption, 20–30 KG canisters or buckets.
• Storage: large canisters need a dry, ventilated area where they can be stacked upright and securely; acidic products and bleach are kept apart (cleaning product storage and transport).
• Staff training: the staff who will use the product need to know the amount on the label, the warnings and the use of gloves.
• Label and SDS access: every product's label must stay legible, and safety data sheets should be accessible from the safety data sheets page.

What should you check, and avoid, when buying wholesale?

• The label should show the manufacturer's name, full address, batch number and production or expiry date.
• Ask for the number of any declared certificate and check which product it covers; for chemical products, ask for the safety data sheet.
• For offers far below the market price, question the source and packaging of the product carefully.
• Do not decant the product into unlabelled containers; keep it in its original labelled packaging.
• Do not mix bleach with acidic products such as hydrochloric acid cleaner or limescale remover, or with ammonia-based cleaners; the mixture can release harmful gas (can cleaning products be mixed).
• Don't judge by the price per kilogram alone while overlooking the amount to use on the label and the product's area of use.

Safe storage and use

Before use, read the instructions and warnings on the packaging label; keep out of reach of children. When working with corrosive products, wear gloves and safety goggles and ventilate the area.

According to its safety data sheet, START Bleach carries the signal word "Danger" and hazard statement H314 and is classified as dangerous goods for transport under UN 1791; it is stored in its original packaging, tightly closed and upright, in a dry, cool place. According to its SDS, START Limescale & Rust Remover also carries the signal word "Danger" and H314, is transported under UN 2031 and is kept away from metals and strong bases. Acidic products must not be mixed with bleach or chlorinated products.

What information should you provide when requesting a quote?

For an accurate, comparable quote, state the product, packaging and approximate quantity clearly. When the information is complete, our sales team can suggest the product and packaging that fit your needs.

• Product: the product name or the product code from our catalogue.
• Pack: bottle, 5 KG canister, 20–30 KG canister or bucket.
• Approximate quantity: your estimated need in cases or units, and whether purchases will be regular.
• Business type: hotel, restaurant, cleaning company, housing complex management, dealer or institution.
• Province: the province where your business is located and the delivery location.
• Documents needed: whether TSE, a Domestic Goods certificate or a safety data sheet is required.

Professional use, dealerships and public procurement

For businesses such as hotels, restaurants, cleaning companies and residential complex management, product groups are collected on the professional cleaning products page, and sales units and case information on the wholesale cleaning products page. For bulk purchases you can request a quote.

If you want to sell our products in your region, see the dealership and distribution page. For institutional purchases such as schools, hospitals and municipalities, document and specification matters are covered on the public tender cleaning supplies page.