Several key dynamics marked the professional cleaning industry in 2022, including the rise of robotics and automation, increasing demand for green cleaning, a rapid shift toward purchasing products through online sites and directly from chemical manufacturers, and labor shortages. Price increases and protocols calling for frequent cleaning have helped boost sales, despite the waning volume consumption of cleaning products.
The M&A scene started to heat up with larger foodservice and janitorial distributors, such as Imperial Dade and Envoy Solutions, acquiring smaller distributors to broaden their product offerings, customer base, and geographic coverage.
Through the various market research reports and consulting projects we conducted in 2022, below we have collated our top five most popular content from the year in case you missed it or want to review them again:
1. State of the Jan/San Industry I&I facilities are contending with labor shortages, inflation, and increased emphasis on sustainability. Watch this webinar to find out what impacts these trends and challenges have on your business. Replay webinar |
2. How Inflation is Impacting Professional Cleaning End Users’ Spending Habits Spending on professional cleaning products is expected to rise in 2023. Here’s how suppliers and distributors can begin preparing for the anticipated spending changes. Read blog |
3. Professional Cleaning Wipes: Key Trends, Changes, and Opportunities What key developments are expected to continue powering the market? This highlights presentation reveals that professional cleaning wipes will see healthy growth from 2023 onward. Download report |
4. Three Trends Influencing the Demand for Professional Floor Care Check out the dynamics that are impacting the future spending of and demand for floor care products, including changes in flooring types, the impact of inflation, and elevated cleaning. Read blog |
5. Market Trends in Professional Cleaning Wipes When it comes to professional cleaning wipes, biodegradability plays an important role for big manufacturers, such as Clorox and Lysol (Reckitt). In this on-demand webinar, you will learn about the unexpected challenges for industry leaders. Replay webinar |
Stay tuned for what’s next in professional cleaning in 2023 as our coverage is expanding with two reports: Floor Care Pads and Tools USA and Professional Cleaning Products Canada. For a deep dive into our offerings, please contact our team.