by Tami Boyd, SupplyTime Product Expert
Concentrated cleaning products cost less per diluted unit
Here’s an example – Simple Green Clean Building All Purpose Cleaner Concentrate has a dilution ratio of 1:64 – this means
that 4 oz of concentrate will make 1 gallon of cleaner. The price per 32 oz spray bottle of diluted cleaner concentrate works out to about 25 cents per bottle. Compare that to the average price for a 32 oz Ready to Use pre-diluted all purpose cleaner which is between $3 - $5 each.
Why do pre-diluted ready to use cleaners cost so much more than concentrated cleaners?
When you buy ready to use cleaners you are paying for a lot more than the detergents and other active ingredients. You are also paying for a lot of water, increased packaging costs and higher shipping costs.
Concentrated cleaners save on storage space
Most businesses just don’t have a lot of storage space so every inch matters. Concentrated cleaners are often sold in smaller packages and cartons, plus as an added bonus, they take up less valuable space and are easier to handle and carry.
Pak-it Brand concentrated cleaner packets are an excellent example of making optimal use of small storage spaces. The concentrated cleaner packets come in stackable canisters and tubs that contain 20, 50 or 100 packets each. Each packet makes 32 oz of cleaning product. Now imagine how much shelf space 100 trigger spray bottles would use.
Concentrated cleaners are better for the environment
Concentrated cleaners require less processing which saves natural resources including water and electricity. Less waste from plastic, ink and paper end up in landfills. The ability to ship more products at once will reduce the number of trucks used for shipping which will save fuel and also cut down on emissions being released in the atmosphere. Buying in bulk will help the environment even more by cutting down on the number of shipments that go to your facility.
Popular brands of Concentrated Cleaning Products:
- Boardwalk – best economical choice
- Pine Sol – most versatile, cleans and disinfects floors, countertops and sinks
- Fabuloso – long lasting deodorizer, pH neutral formula
SupplyTime Product Experts are available to offer advice and expertise on the best brands and products for commercial cleaning services.