Cleaning Products

Dyson Vacuum Corporate Office

While working at a company he founded but no longer owned, James Dyson reinvented the vacuum cleaner in 1979. When he suggested that the company could use his idea, Dyson was fired. With startup money from friend Jeremy Fry, Dyson worked on his vacuum until he was satisfied that he had created the best vacuum in the United Kingdom, if not the world.

The Dyson company was established in 1991. Even though marketing told Dyson that the public wouldn’t like to see a transparent canister to hold the dust and debris, Dyson designed it anyway. This item became one of the company’s main selling points and has been copied by numerous other designers.

Until 2002, products were made in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK. Production of the popular vacuum was moved first to Malaysia, then to Singapore.

Today, the company is a leading manufacturer of vacuums, hand dryers, air purifiers, hair dryers, bladeless fans, and heaters.

Dyson announced in 2018 that he had plans to design and manufacture an electric vehicle that would be available for sale in 2020, hiring former BMW and Infiniti CEO Roland Krueger to head up the project. He later announced that he was moving headquarters from the UK to Malaysia due to problems with bureaucracy in the UK and not because of Brexit.

Company headquarters for the North American division of Dyson is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Dyson Vacuum

History

Until 2002, products were made in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK. Production of the popular vacuum was moved first to Malaysia, then to Singapore.

Today, the company is a leading manufacturer of vacuums, hand dryers, air purifiers, hair dryers, bladeless fans, and heaters.

Company headquarters for the North American division of Dyson is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Bissell Corporate Office

Bissell was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Melville Bissell, who invented a carpet sweeping device for the crockery shop that he and his wife Anna owned. Bissell got a patent for his machine in 1876. By 1883, Bissell had a manufacturing plant and by 1890, the company was making and selling approximately 100 carpet sweepers each day, both in the US and internationally.

Melville passed away in 1889 and his wife Anna took over the company, actively working as CEO and chairwoman of the board until 1934. Anna was the first female CEO in the US.

Over the years the company has continued to expand and grow, as well as develop new technology. In 1956 the company invented the first manual carpet and rug shampoo machine, removing the chore of washing these by hand.

In 1979, the company introduced the first deep cleaning carpet shampoo machine.

In 2001, the SpotBot was introduced by the company, making it the first portable deep cleaner specially designed for pet messes.

In 2004 the company acquired a license for the Woolite trademark for all carpet and upholstery cleaning formulas for $62 million.

The company’s main focus today is on pet clean-up machines, including vacuums, wet/dry floor mops, and specialized carpet cleaning, as well as hardwood floor cleaning machines.

While other companies have seen their sales decline over the years, Bissell has seen steady revenue, with annual revenue in 2017 of $800 million.

In December 2020, Bissell offered $25 pet adoptions in hopes of emptying animal shelters by Christmas.

In addition to vacuums and other cleaning devices, the company makes pet towels and bathmats.

In 2009, the company surpassed Hoover to take the #1 position in floor care products in North America, with a 20% market share. Company headquarters remain in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bissell

Melville passed away in 1889 and his wife Anna took over the company, actively working as CEO and chairwoman of the board until 1934. Anna was the first female CEO in the US.

History

In 1979, the company introduced the first deep cleaning carpet shampoo machine.

In 2001, the SpotBot was introduced by the company, making it the first portable deep cleaner specially designed for pet messes.

In 2004 the company acquired a license for the Woolite trademark for all carpet and upholstery cleaning formulas for $62 million.

The company’s main focus today is on pet clean-up machines, including vacuums, wet/dry floor mops, and specialized carpet cleaning, as well as hardwood floor cleaning machines.

While other companies have seen their sales decline over the years, Bissell has seen steady revenue, with annual revenue in 2017 of $800 million.

In December 2020, Bissell offered $25 pet adoptions in hopes of emptying animal shelters by Christmas.

In addition to vacuums and other cleaning devices, the company makes pet towels and bathmats.

In 2009, the company surpassed Hoover to take the #1 position in floor care products in North America, with a 20% market share. Company headquarters remain in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Santa’s Friend Chimney Service Corporate Office

Santa’s Friend Chimney Service was founded in Brandon, Mississippi, in 1988. The company operates a chimney cleaning and fireplace inspection service.

The company is a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Every employee is certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, as well as the National Fireplace Institute. In addition to chimney cleaning and fireplace inspection, for those who recently rented or purchased a home, the company will check records, free of charge, to see when (or if) the chimney was last inspected or cleaned.

Santa’s Friend Chimney Service has a 5 star rating with Yelp, as well as an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and offers free references from local customers.

Santa's Friend Chimney Service

Santa’s Friend Chimney Service was founded in Brandon, Mississippi, in 1988. The company operates a chimney cleaning and fireplace inspection service.

Santa’s Friend Chimney Service has a 5 star rating with Yelp, as well as an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and offers free references from local customers.

History

The Honest Company Corporate Office

The Honest Company was founded in 2011 by Jessica Alba, Sean Kane, Christopher Gavigan, Maria Ivette, and Brian Lee in Santa Monica, California. The company manufactures and sells non-toxic cleaning products and baby items. Alba had allergic reactions to many cleaning products as a child. After the birth of her own child, Alba decided to make non-toxic products available to everyone.

Products were first sold at Costco, Whole Foods, and later, Target. Today, products can also be purchased at Nordstroms and Buy Buy Baby. Approximately 80% of sales come from the company’s online site. Currently, the company offers their products in the US and Canada, but there are plans to expand to China, Australia, and the UK.

The Honest Company is currently doing fundraising in an attempt to go public. The company currently offers 90 products, with diapers being their biggest selling item. The Honest Company, at least as of 2016, is thriving without ever spending one dime on advertising.

The Honest Company

History

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems Corporate Office

Jan Pro Cleaning Systems was founded in 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia. The company provides cleaning services to most commercial businesses including daycare centers, fitness centers, government service buildings, medical centers, religious facilities, property management, universities, restaurants, and other locations. The company specializes in “green” cleaning, which uses less chemicals and is safer for the public and the environment.

Jan Pro Cleaning Systems began offering franchises in 1992. The company is listed as #1 on the Entrepreneur List of Top Fastest Growing Franchises in America.

The company has franchises in 11 countries and more than 11,000 franchisees. Jan Pro Cleaning Systems offers in-house financing to cover the costs of franchise fees and equipment costs.

In 2021, Jan-Pro saw a record year in revenue as people turned to professionals to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In January 2023, Entrepreneur listed Jan-Pro as one of the top 15 franchises for under $25,000.

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems maintains a corporate office in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Jan Pro Franchising International

History

Jan Pro Cleaning Systems began offering franchises in 1992. The company is listed as #1 on the Entrepreneur List of Top Fastest Growing Franchises in America.

The company has franchises in 11 countries and more than 11,000 franchisees. Jan Pro Cleaning Systems offers in-house financing to cover the costs of franchise fees and equipment costs.

In 2021, Jan-Pro saw a record year in revenue as people turned to professionals to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In January 2023, Entrepreneur listed Jan-Pro as one of the top 15 franchises for under $25,000.

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems maintains a corporate office in Alpharetta, Georgia.