Cleaning trade terms explained: Dzn, MRP, MOQ and more

Ordering terms

• Item code: the short code that identifies one size or pack, for example EKGPN. Quote it when you enquire.
• Pack size: how many pieces are in one retail pack.
• Carton packing: what goes into one carton, shown as printed in the catalogue, for example 24 Dzn.
• Dzn: the usual abbreviation for dozen.
• Pc / Pcs: piece / pieces.
• MRP: maximum retail price printed on a pack. Trade pricing is separate and quoted on enquiry.
• MOQ: minimum order quantity, the smallest order a supplier accepts. Ask for it when you enquire.

Product terms

• Scourer or scouring pad: an abrasive pad used for cleaning cookware.
• SS: stainless steel.
• 430 grade: a grade of stainless steel; the 20 g heavy duty scrubber is listed as 430 grade.
• Blister sheet: scrubbers packed on a printed sheet for retail display, here in sheets of 6 or 12.
• Frame (mops): the holder that carries the mop head; ours are stainless steel, aluminium or folding.
• Dust control mop: a dry mop used to gather dust from hard floors.
• Kent mop: a wet mop with a clip fitting; the range has an iron clip (Kent) wet mop.

Regional terms

• Jhadu: Hindi for broom.
• Pocha (poocha, paucha): a cotton floor cloth.
• Loofah (loofa, luffa): a textured bath scrubber.

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