Care homes, supported-living settings and institutions can't afford to run out of hygiene basics. Soap, wipes, disinfectant, toilet care and laundry products are used continuously, and a gap in supply is a welfare problem, not just an inconvenience. Northern Marketing supplies wholesale toiletries for care homes and institutional buyers across the UK from our 40,000 sq ft Nelson warehouse, with a £250 + VAT minimum order and delivery on our own fleet.
Trading since 2009 with a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating and 600+ lines in stock, we give institutional buyers a single, dependable source for the everyday hygiene consumables that keep a setting running. From residential and nursing homes to supported living, hostels and other institutions, the buying challenge is the same: predictable, high-volume hygiene supply that never lets you down, at a price that respects a tight operating budget.
Bulk personal hygiene and toiletries
Resident care runs on the basics, bought in volume. Our range includes multipack cream and cleansing bar soaps, shampoo and conditioner in large and salon-size formats, toothpaste and toothbrush packs, and body wash — all available by the case for cost-controlled bulk buying. Consistency matters as much as price in a care setting: stocking the same lines each time means staff always know what's in the store cupboard, residents get familiar products that suit sensitive skin, and there are no surprises when a delivery arrives. Value own-brand formats let a setting hold quality standards while keeping the per-resident cost down across a full year of continuous use.
Wipes, disinfectant and surface hygiene
Infection control depends on wipes and disinfectant being to hand in every room. We carry antibacterial and XXL wet wipes in bulk packs, gentle skin wipes, and cleaning wipes for surfaces and glass, alongside multi-purpose disinfectant that kills 99.9% of bacteria in several fragrances. Buying surface hygiene and personal-care wipes together, in institutional quantities, keeps both your cleaning routine and your budget under control. Browse the wider household and cleaning range for the full list.
Laundry and toilet care in institutional volumes
Institutional laundry is relentless — bedding, towels and clothing cycle through the machines every day, often at high temperatures and with demanding stain loads. We supply stain removers, in-wash scent boosters and detergent additives in family and bulk sizes, plus rim blocks, toilet cleaners and pre-use toilet sprays for shared and en-suite bathrooms. These are the high-turnover lines a setting reorders most often, so we hold them in depth and can supply them on repeat without the shortfalls that come with thinly stocked suppliers.
Reliable repeat supply
The single most important thing an institutional buyer needs is confidence that stock will arrive. We hold 600+ lines across toiletries, hygiene and cleaning in our own warehouse and deliver on our own fleet, so your repeat order isn't dependent on a third-party courier or a supplier who's out of stock. Orders over £750 + VAT are delivered free; smaller top-up orders start from the £250 + VAT minimum. See delivery information for coverage.
Scheduled and repeat ordering
Open a trade account once and your order history is saved, so a member of staff can reorder your standard hygiene list quickly and consistently, without rebuilding it each time. We can also set up scheduled orders, so a regular supply of your core lines arrives on a set cycle rather than waiting for someone to notice the cupboard is running low. For documentation, we can provide product safety data sheets and product specifications on request to support your own compliance and risk-assessment records.
If you're setting up trade supply for the first time, our guide to opening a wholesale trade account explains the process, and the household cleaning products buying guide covers the core hygiene range.
Why care homes and institutions choose Northern Marketing
Institutional buyers need three things above all: continuity of supply, controlled cost, and a supplier who answers the phone. As an independent wholesaler holding 600+ lines in our own 40,000 sq ft warehouse and delivering on our own fleet, we can offer all three without the rigid contracts and high minimums of the national contract suppliers. The £250 + VAT minimum makes top-up orders practical between larger deliveries, and our own-brand hygiene ranges keep per-resident costs down without cutting corners on quality. We've supplied the trade since 2009 from Nelson, Lancashire, hold a 4.9/5 Trustpilot rating, and deal with buyers directly — so when you need to check stock or chase an order, you speak to the people who pick and ship it.
Set up an institutional supply account
Open a free trade account to view live prices and place your first order from £250 + VAT. Open your wholesale account or call our Nelson team on 01282 788 685, Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, to discuss a regular supply arrangement.
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