What to consider when purchasing cleaning supplies

The most common weapons used against corrections staff come from items issued to inmates.

What to consider when purchasing cleaning supplies for your facility

  • Are the tools made from Wood, Metal, Fiberglass, or Plastic?

  • Do the products/supplies eliminate the ability to be sharpened into a weapon or shank?

  • Are the products strong and durable?

  • Are the products resistent to bacteria, mold, or mildew?

  • How many other facilities have adopted the products?

 

“Anything we can do to enhance security, everybody is onboard. Since the introduction of the Briarwood Products line to our facility, we have reduced instances where offender cleaning products have been compromised for malicious intentions and staff has greater sense of security.” – Lt. Wine Ohio State Penitentiary

“I always tell the individuals that have inquired and spoken to me about Briarwood that our goal is to, of course, protect ourselves first, but we’re here to protect the inmates as well, and if there’s anything that we can do to prevent an inmate to cause bodily harm to the officers or other inmates, we are supposed to focus on that. If you want a product that is durable and shank-free Briarwood is the product that you want to go with.” – Anonymous

“This is what we use after a riot where wooden broomsticks were snapped in half to make spears. Seem pretty durable and never caused any problems.” Doug Thomas – Corrections1 Facebook post: Why off the shelf cleaning products aren’t up to the task in corrections 

“The service was great. I was glad to receive the order on time and at a great price.” – Dana Y. Amazon Customer

 

Shank-Free Threaded Wall Washing Brush

The #6019 Threaded Wall Washing Brush is great for bathroom walls, tile, and floors. Bacteria, mildew, and mold are unable to build up inside the block. The non-porous plastic block will NOT crack, splinter, or absorb oil or water. The brush is best paired with #6042-PL56 or #6042-F56 handle.

#6019

Prison Safe 33 Quart Mop Bucket

This all plastic 33 quart mop bucket with non-marking casters is ideal for prison use. The funnel-type wringer is most compatible with 12oz. – 32oz. mops.

#9053-MB

Cuff / Restraint Box Products

We have recently added a new product category to our product line– The Cuff/Restraint Box. This category is comprised of the #9029-SH Wet Mop Holder and #6021-SH9 Sweeping Broom that is able to fit into the Cuff/Restraint Box for inmates to clean their cells.

We have recently added a new product category to our product line– The Cuff/Restraint Box. This category is comprised of the #9029-SH Wet Mop Holder and #6021-SH9 Sweeping Broom that is able to fit into the Cuff/Restraint Box for inmates to clean their cells.

#9029-SH

The #6021F-SH9 is a Shank-Free sweeping broom that is designed to pass through a cuff/restraint box. This sweeping broom has a 9” handle and is ideal for cell cleaning. (Pairs with the #6010 Dust Pan)

#6021-SH9

The #6019 Threaded Wall Washing Brush is great for cell cleaning and will fit safely in the cuff/restraint box. This pairs well with the #6040-SH9 Short Handle.

#6019

#6040-SH9

Briarwood Products Shank-Free & Metal Free Push Broom

Briarwood Products is proud to announce that the time has come! We have released the New Shank-Free and Metal Free #6022-18, and #6022-24 Push Broom. It is made from a special rubbery plastic that eliminates the ability to be sharpened into a shank or shank holder. The new Shank-Free push broom is available in 18″ and 24″ lengths. For more information regarding the Shank-Free Push Broom please call 216.398.1107. (Please note: The Shank-Free and Metal Free Push Broom is to be used with either the #6042-PL56 or the #6042-F56 Handle.) 

#6022-18 & #6022-24