How to standardize a facility on fewer cleaning SKUs
Most facilities carry far more cleaning products than they need. Here is how to consolidate to a lean, effective core, and what it saves.
Open most janitorial closets and you will find a dozen near-duplicate products. Each one is money tied up in inventory, shelf space, another line to train on, and another chance for staff to grab the wrong bottle. Consolidation quietly fixes all of it.
Why fewer SKUs wins
- Lower cost, through volume buying and concentrates.
- Simpler training and fewer misuse mistakes.
- Easier compliance: fewer SDSs to manage and keep current.
- Less dead stock and expired product.
How to consolidate
- Inventory everything you currently stock.
- Group products by the job they do, not by their brand name.
- Pick the smallest set of multi-purpose performers that covers those jobs, then pilot and roll out with training.
A lean commercial core
Many facilities cover the large majority of their needs with three things: a multi-surface cleaner concentrate, a registered disinfectant, and one specialty cleaner for the tough jobs.
Pair consolidation with concentrates and your cost per use drops again. Our wholesale team can help you design the core set for your sites.
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