D & E Supply Company

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/

09/29/2026

Every seasonal change in North Dakota asks the same question of your floors: are you ready for what is about to get tracked in?

Back in the spring, our team walked through what a proper floor care transition looks like after a hard winter of salt, sand, and moisture. That same thinking applies now as we head into fall. Students and staff are back in full swing, foot traffic has picked up, and the first rain and mud of the season are already finding their way onto entryway floors.

A facility that waited until the first snowfall to think about floor care last year probably remembers what that scramble felt like. The good news is the framework does not change: assess your entrance matting, deep clean before the heavy season hits, and get ahead of the transition instead of reacting to it.

Our full guide walks through exactly how to build that routine, season after season.

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Winter leaves behind salt, sand, and moisture damage. Here's how North Dakota facilities can transition their floor care routine for spring.

09/24/2026

Every urinal in your building either saves you money or costs you money every day, and the flush valve is usually the difference.

The Betco SmartValve Manual Water Conserving Urinal Valve is a lockable, patented flush valve that can reduce water consumption by up to 40,000 gallons per urinal per year, translating to roughly $200 to $600 in annual savings per fixture. For a school, office building, or any facility with multiple restrooms, that adds up fast across a full building.

The valve uses a simple lock-and-key system, so custodians control the flush rather than relying on a sensor or a constant-flow fixture. Stainless steel construction means it holds up through years of daily use without the maintenance headaches of tearing out existing urinals and installing water-free units.

For facility managers looking for an easy, low-cost way to cut water usage without a major renovation, this is worth a look.

Request a quote: https://catalog.desupply.com/p/BC-91527/Betco-SmartValve-Manual-Water-Conserving-Urinal-Valve/