How to make money selling dishwashing liquid

Know your cost per bottle

Restore Hydro Clean currently lists a 750 ml dishwashing liquid size at R25 on its catalogue. That is a retail listing, not a guaranteed special reseller wholesale price. Ask about available trade arrangements and confirm stock before ordering.

Calculate a sample margin

If you buy at R25 and independently set a selling price of R35, your gross margin is R10 per bottle before expenses. Selling 10 bottles would produce R100 gross margin, but delivery, transport, returns and other costs can reduce or eliminate the net profit. There is no guaranteed demand.

Start where repeat purchases happen

Visit local households, small takeaway businesses and cleaning service operators. Ask what sizes they want and how frequently they purchase. Keep clear records of invoices, customer payments and fulfilment.

Know your limitations

Never relabel a chemical, claim unverified disinfecting properties, or mix cleaning chemicals without appropriate manufacturing and safety controls. Sell products in their original labelled packaging.