Two Decades of Dedication: How Michem Perfected the Science of Clean
December 04, 2025
Two Decades of Dedication: How Michem Perfected the Science of Clean
For more than two decades, Michem Cleaning Supplies has been quietly setting the benchmark for professional hygiene and maintenance solutions in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province. What began in 2000 as a garage-operated venture by founder Michelle Schnepel has blossomed into one of the Lowveld's leading manufacturers and suppliers, driven by an unwavering commitment to quality and service.
From their comprehensive premises in the Riverside Industrial area in Nelspruit - which houses offices, a retail shop, a warehouse, and dedicated chemical and tissue paper manufacturing plants - Michem operates as a full-service partner for clients across various industries.
The Foundation of Quality: Proven Formulations and Standards
The intrinsic value of Michem Cleaning Supplies lies not just in their impressive turnover and client base, but in the proprietary chemical formulations perfected over nineteen years. The company is passionate about its products and aims to be the best in the market, rather than the cheapest, consistently setting new standards for the industry.
This dedication to excellence is demonstrated by their pursuit of stringent quality control. Michem currently holds the S.A.B.S. mark of approval on several key products, particularly those used in demanding environments like food processing plants and commercial kitchen hygiene, where strict bacteria and hygiene controls are paramount. Furthermore, the company continues to strive for ISO, HACCP, and SABS approvals across its entire range, ensuring customers receive trusted, high-performance solutions.
A True One-Stop Solution
One of Michem’s greatest strengths is its capacity to be a genuine one-stop supplier. The business manufactures both its core chemical solutions and its own paper products, offering complete control over the quality and consistency of its stock.
Their product categories span every aspect of commercial and industrial cleaning:
Chemicals: A vast array covering automotive, bathroom, disinfectant, kitchen hygiene, laundry, and specialized environmentally friendly options.
Paper Products: Including the Cotton range of hand paper towels, serviettes, and toilet paper, manufactured right in their Nelspruit facility.
Brushware & Other: Essential tools like brooms, mops, dusters, and a variety of buckets, bins, cloths, and spray bottles.
Dispensers & Floor Care: Supplying necessary dispensing units and high-end floor care machinery, including carpet extractors, polishers, and wet/dry vacuum cleaners.
Service and Reliability
While quality is key, the operational success of Michem is cemented by its logistical efficiency and customer focus. The company reliably manufactures and distributes its extensive product list throughout Mpumalanga on a weekly basis, ensuring clients are never left waiting. This smooth delivery system is underpinned by a team of well-trained staff, dedicated to offering the excellent service that Michem’s customers have come to depend on.
Having grown steadily for over two decades, Michem Cleaning Supplies is well-established and poised for exciting potential. By prioritizing perfect formulations, continuous quality control, and unparalleled service, the company is successfully realizing its goal of becoming the biggest one-stop cleaning supplier in the region.
Ready to elevate your facility's hygiene and maintenance standards? Partner with the cleaning product specialists who manufacture their own solutions and stand by their S.A.B.S. approved quality. Contact Michem Cleaning Supplies today to request a quote or visit the retail shop.
Call: 013 755 3326 / WhatsApp: 073 842 6004
Email: info@michem.co.za
Visit us: 11 Rapid Street, Riverside Industrial, Nelspruit