D & E Supply Company

11/03/2026

A bucket that cracks or tips mid-shift is more than an annoyance. It is a wasted trip back to the supply closet and a wet floor nobody planned for.

The Rubbermaid BRUTE Round Bucket was built to take the abuse of daily commercial use without becoming the weak link in a cleaning routine. Heavy-duty thick-wall construction holds up to repeated use, while molded graduations take the guesswork out of mixing solution. A built-in spout makes pouring controlled instead of messy, and the corrosion-resistant bail with a comfortable plastic grip means carrying a full 10-quart load does not have to hurt.

For facility teams who need equipment they can trust shift after shift, this is one less thing to worry about.

Browse the full BRUTE lineup and add it to your next order.
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/RM-FG296300GRAY/Rubbermaid-BRUTE-Round-Bucket-10-Qt-Gray/

10/29/2026

Picture a break room, a school entryway, or a front desk in North Dakota as cold and flu season settles in for the winter, with every hand that passes through picking up something new before it ever touches a keyboard or a doorknob.

That is exactly the moment Health Guard Foaming 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer is built for.

Formulated with 70 percent ethyl alcohol, it kills 99.99 percent of common germs in 15 seconds or less, with no water needed. It meets CDC recommendations for proper hand hygiene, contains moisturizers to prevent drying during repeated use throughout the day, and is dye- and fragrance-free for sensitive environments like schools and healthcare settings. It pairs with a Designer Series or EZFoam wall mount dispenser for easy, consistent placement.

For facilities getting ahead of the season rather than reacting to it, this is the kind of restock that pays off with fewer sick days and fewer surfaces that spread germs.

Get started today:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/KP-71041/Health-Guard-Foaming-70-Alcohol-Hand-Sanitizer-1000-mL/

10/27/2026

Here’s a question for the office team: when was the last time anyone actually checked the copy paper supply before the printer ran dry mid-report?

It matters more than it seems. Cheap paper jams, leaves streaks, and slows down every print job in the building, which means more trips to the printer and more time wasted on something that should not require a second thought.

Boise OX9001 Multi-Use Copy Paper is a simple fix. Twenty-pound weight, 92 bright white, and rated 99.99 percent jam-free, with ten reams of 500 sheets in every case. It is made in the USA, so sourcing it is one less thing to think about too.

As North Dakota offices head into year-end reporting and the busier fourth quarter, reliable paper makes a bigger difference than people think.

Worth checking the supply closet before the next big print run.

Visit the site:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/BOI-OX9001/Boise-OX9001-Multi-Use-Copy-Paper-85-x-11-/

10/22/2026

Walk into a restroom with a urinal odor problem, and it is usually the first thing a visitor notices, before they ever see how clean the floors are.

The Impact Z-Mat Urinal Mat is built to solve that before it becomes a complaint. The mat grips the floor to stop sliding, protects against stains and uric acid damage for up to six weeks, and contains a fungicide that fights germs while combating odor at the source. No puddling, no floor damage, no mystery smell drifting into the hallway.

At 17.5 inches by 20.375 inches, with a built-in Fresh Blast scent, this is a simple swap that makes a noticeable difference in how a restroom is maintained and remembered.

Facilities and schools across North Dakota lean on mats like these during the high-traffic months when restroom upkeep cannot fall behind.

Request a quote:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/IP-15255/Impact-Z-Mat-Urinal-Mat-Black-Fresh-Blast/

10/19/2026

Restroom supplies are one of those line items that only get attention when they run out at the worst possible moment.

White Cloud 2 Ply Bathroom Tissue is built to prevent that. Each roll is quilted for softness without sacrificing strength, and the individually overwrapped rolls stay hygienic and easy to restock, roll by roll, without digging through a bulk case.

It is hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and biodegradable, which matters for facilities serving the public, students, patients, or employees who notice the difference between a tissue that holds up and one that does not.

With sixty rolls per case, this is an easy one to add to a standing order and forget about.
What does your restroom restocking routine look like as you head into the busier fall and holiday months?

Explore the range:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/KSW-05492/White-Cloud-2-Ply-Bathroom-Tissue-425-x-40-/

10/15/2026

Distilled water has more uses in a facility than most people realize.

Humidifiers. Steam irons. Lab equipment. Autoclaves. Battery maintenance. Mineral buildup can shorten equipment life; distilled water fixes it.

Pure Life Distilled Water comes in six-gallon cases, ready for the stockroom shelf.
No sediment. No scale buildup. No guesswork.

Keep a case on hand before the next piece of equipment asks for it.

Shop now:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/BT-12532472/Pure-Life-Distilled-Water-Gal/

10/13/2026

Fall in North Dakota means leaves, loose trash, and debris that piles up faster than most crews can keep up with a broom and dustpan.

The Trash Vac changes that math entirely.

This backpack or pull-handle unit runs on a 52cc EPA-certified engine and delivers up to 465 CFM of suction power, enough to pull in cans, bottles, leaves, and heavier debris most handheld vacuums cannot touch. The patented cyclonic turbine system keeps the pickup strong from the first pass to the last, and an 11.5-gallon collection capacity means fewer stops to empty.

A wide-mouth opening makes quick work of larger debris, the pistol-grip throttle keeps control in the operator’s hand, and a 60-minute run time covers a full lot or campus walk without mid-job refueling.

Whether your crew is clearing a parking lot, a stadium, or outdoor walkways before winter sets in, this is built for ground that a broom alone cannot keep up with.

Find your fit:
https://catalog.desupply.com/p/TV-TRVAC/Trash-Vac/

10/08/2026

Spills happen. Fast cleanup matters more.

Fresh Super-Sorb is a cellulose-based absorbent that turns liquid messes into a semi-solid gel in seconds. It absorbs 60 times its weight almost immediately, and up to 400 times its weight within a few minutes. It locks odors away instead of masking them, and it is biodegradable.

Cafeterias, gyms, nurses' offices, and restrooms all see their share of spills once the school year gets moving. Having a shaker can within reach means your custodial team can respond in seconds instead of scrambling for towels and cleaner.

This small product solves a problem every facility runs into sooner or later.

Discover more: https://catalog.desupply.com/p/FR-SSC/Fresh-Super-Sorb-12-oz-Shaker-Can/

10/05/2026

Now that the school year is in full swing, let's talk about something that does not get enough credit: your vacuum.

By this point in September, hallways and classrooms have settled into a steady rhythm of foot traffic, and whatever dust, dirt, and allergens get kicked up need a vacuum that can keep up. Upright and canister vacuums have their place, but they were not built for the pace of a school custodial route.

Backpack vacuums change the equation. They move faster through hallways and around furniture, capture more fine particulate for better indoor air quality, and put less strain on the person using them shift after shift. If your team is still relying on older equipment, this is worth a conversation.
We put together a full breakdown of what makes backpack vacuums worth considering and when they make the most sense for a facility like yours.

Learn more:

Backpack vacuums improve air quality, speed up cleaning routes, and reduce fatigue. Here's what K-12 and commercial facilities should know before back-to-school season.

10/01/2026

Gym floors take a different kind of punishment than any other surface in a school or athletic facility. Cleats, dropped equipment, squeaking sneakers, and constant scuffing wear down a finish fast, and once heel marks and dull spots start showing, they are hard to ignore.

Basic Coatings GymShoe Gloss Sport Floor Finish with Catalyst was built specifically for that kind of traffic. The two-component urethane formula holds up to the busiest gyms while staying clear and non-yellowing, and it resists heel marks better than a standard finish. One gallon covers 500 to 700 square feet, with a recoat window of 2 to 24 hours and a full cure in 7 days, so your maintenance team can plan the work around a practice or game schedule instead of shutting the gym down for a week.

For school gymnasiums, sports complexes, and any high-traffic athletic floor in North Dakota, this product keeps a floor looking new well into the season.

See it in action: https://catalog.desupply.com/p/BC-65504/Basic-Coatings-GymShoe-Gloss-Sport-Floor-Finish-w-Catalyst-Gal/