Swish

Swish is a Canadian-owned and operated company that specialises in the distribution of janitorial and sanitation supplies, equipment, and related services. With roots going back to 1956, the business has grown to serve facilities across Canada with cleaning chemicals, floor-care systems, washroom hygiene solutions, green certified products, and dedicated service and logistics. According to its website, Swish offers “Always in stock. Shipped next business day. Order 24/7.”

Key offerings & strengths

• Broad product range: commercial cleaning chemicals, dispensers, floor care machines, microfiber systems, washroom supplies, and facility-maintenance equipment.
• Green and sustainable solutions: Swish states it distributes “the largest number of certified green products in Canada”, including its own Swish Clean & Green™ line and other third-party eco brands.
• Service network: Multiple Canadian locations (over a dozen offices/warehouses) supporting coast-to-coast distribution and rapid fulfillment.
• Support services: Beyond supply, the company provides equipment service/repair, on-site audits, training, and tailored hygiene programs for washrooms, kitchens, laundry, and more.

Why it matters for business/operations

For facility managers, schools, healthcare, hospitality, retail chain back-of-house and other enterprise-users, Swish presents a single-source solution that brings supply, service and sustainability credentials together. Its Canadian-owned status also means local support and shipping. The green-product emphasis helps organisations meet ESG (environmental, social, governance) or LEED/green-cleaning commitments.

Considerations & limitations

While the company promotes rapid shipping and broad inventory, actual availability may vary by region and specific product lines—specialized large-equipment or custom orders could require lead time. Pricing is likely higher than commodity mass-merchant cleaning supplies, especially for premium or green-certified lines. Also, many materials are geared toward institutional or commercial rather than household end-users; if you’re purchasing solely for personal home cleaning you might find retail-focused alternatives more cost-effective.

Typical use-cases

• Annual contract supply of janitorial chemicals and dispensers for a chain of retail stores or offices.
• Scheduled floor-care machine servicing and consumables for a hotel or school.
• Implementation of a green-cleaning program in a hospital or health-care facility, leveraging certified low-impact products.
• On-site hygiene audit and equipment upgrade for washrooms, kitchens or laundry operations.

In summary, Swish is well-positioned for Canadian organisations that need a partner in cleaning, sanitation and hygiene supplies—with distribution, service and eco-credentials built in. If you’re managing facilities or operations, it is a substantive option. For home-use or one-off consumer purchases, you’ll want to compare value and scale accordingly.