What Parker & Bailey Corp. does

Parker & Bailey Corp. (legal entity Parker & Bailey, Inc.) is a consumer household goods manufacturer and wholesaler of wood care, polish, and furniture protection products, founded in 1879 through a partnership between Mr. Bailey, a furniture maker, and Mr. Parker, a manufacturer of fine waxes and polishes. The company is headquartered at 4 Walpole Park South in Walpole, Massachusetts, with a manufacturing facility in Three Oaks, Michigan, and is privately held with a reported headcount of 1-10 employees. Its footer legal documents (terms of use, privacy policy) are hosted on the Colson Group domain, suggesting an affiliation with a larger corporate group.

The core product portfolio spans two categories: Wood Care/Cleaners/Polish (Kitchen Cabinet Cream, Furniture Cream, Lemon Oil Polish, Wood Floor Cleaner/Cream, Stainless Steel Polish, Silver and Brass & Copper Polish, Cooktop Cleaner, Granite & Stone Cleaner, Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, BBQ Grill Cleaner, Patio Furniture Cleaner, various stain removers, and bathroom cleaners) and Furniture & Floor Protection (felt pads, touch-up markers, wood repair kits, picture hanging kits, battery organizers, glass markers). Products are also marketed under the Thomasville sub-brand. The underlying technology is traditional wood care and cleaning formulations refined since 1879, positioned as non-abrasive, surface-specialized, and time-tested among furniture restorers and antique experts. The Kitchen Cabinet Cream was named a Good Housekeeping 2022 Cleaning & Organizing Awards winner and the BBQ Grill Cleaner topped Good Housekeeping Institute tests.

The business model is transactional, one-time product sales monetized through three channels: direct-to-consumer via the parkerbailey.com e-commerce storefront (free ground shipping over $50, $8.00 flat rate below), the Amazon marketplace and branded Amazon store, and extensive wholesale distribution to national retailers (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Walmart, The Home Depot, The Container Store, Ace Hardware, Woodcraft Supply), regional grocery and hardware chains (Stop & Shop, Wegmans, Menards, Meijer, Hy-Vee, H.E.B.), and international retailers across Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Customer segments are horizontal, targeting homeowners/DIY consumers and professional furniture restorers/antique experts.

Name

Parker & Bailey Corp.

Legal name

Parker & Bailey, Inc.

Website

https://parkerbailey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Parker & Bailey Corp. is a Massachusetts-based manufacturer and wholesaler of wood care, polish, and cleaning products founded in 1879, serving homeowners, DIY consumers, and professional furniture restorers via DTC, Amazon, and national and international retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Household Cleaning Products

NAICS

Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Hard Surface & Multi-Purpose Cleaners (All-purpose, Floor, Bathroom, Kitchen) (CRADAKAG)

Keywords

• Wood care products
• Furniture polish
• Household cleaners
• Cleaning supplies
• Surface protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Walpole

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct-to-consumer sales through parkerbailey.com e-commerce storefront, with products shipped directly to consumers.
2. Retail Distribution: Revenue from wholesale distribution to national retailers (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, The Container Store), regional grocery chains, hardware stores, and international retailers across Canada, UK, and Middle East.
3. Marketplace Sales: Revenue from sales through Amazon marketplace and Amazon store presence, with free shipping available for orders over $50.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Parker & Bailey Corp. manufactures and sells traditional wood care, polish, and household cleaning products including Kitchen Cabinet Cream, Furniture Cream, Lemon Oil Polish, Wood Floor Cleaner, Stainless Steel Polish, Silver Polish, Brass & Copper Polish, Cooktop Cleaner, Granite & Stone Cleaner, Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, BBQ Grill Cleaner, Patio Furniture Cleaner, and various stain removers. The company also markets furniture and floor protection accessories such as felt pads, touch-up markers, wood repair kits, and glass markers. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via parkerbailey.com, through Amazon, and via extensive retail distribution across the US, Canada, the UK, and the Middle East.

Product overview

Parker & Bailey Corp. is a traditional consumer household cleaning products company founded in 1879, specializing in wood care, cleaners, and polishes. The company offers a diversified portfolio of cleaning products organized into two main categories: Wood Care/Cleaners/Polish (including Kitchen Cabinet Cream, Furniture Cream, Lemon Oil Polish, Wood Floor Cleaner, Wood Floor Cream, Stainless Steel Polish, Silver Polish, Brass & Copper Polish, Cooktop Cleaner, Granite & Stone Cleaner, Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, BBQ Grill Cleaner, Patio Furniture Cleaner, Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner, Tile & Stone Cleaner, various Stain Removers including Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator, Bathroom Cleaners, and specialty cleaners like Coffee Machine Cleaner and Citrus Cleaner) and Furniture & Floor Protection (including Felt Pads, Touch-Up Markers, Wood Repair Kits, Battery Organizers, Picture Hanging Kits, Microfiber Dust Gloves, and Glass Markers). The company also sells a sub-brand under the Thomasville name (Thomasville Furniture Cream, Thomasville Lemon Oil, Thomasville Wood Floor Products, and Thomasville Kitchen Cabinet Cream). Products are sold through their e-commerce website and through major national retailers including Amazon, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, The Home Depot, Walmart, and The Container Store, as well as regional grocery and hardware stores across North America, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parker & Bailey Kitchen Cabinet Cream Multisurface wood cleaner and polish for furniture and kitchen cabinets that removes oil, grease, and dirt while leaving a shine. Award-winning formula.
• Parker & Bailey Furniture Cream Multisurface wood cleaner and polish that cleans dirt, grease, fingerprints, and grime while restoring shine and protecting furniture surfaces.
• Parker & Bailey Wood Floor Cream Floor cream product designed to clean, shine, and protect hardwood and wood floors.
• Parker & Bailey Wood Floor Cleaner Hardwood, laminated, or faux finished floor cleaner that cuts grease, restores shine, and protects surfaces. Available in 22 oz bottles.
• Parker & Bailey Lemon Oil Polish Natural lemon-scented wood cleaner and furniture polish that cleans, renews, restores, and rejuvenates wood surfaces. Available in 16oz bottles.
• Parker & Bailey Orange Oil Polish Natural orange-scented wood cleaner and furniture polish that cleans, renews, restores, and rejuvenates wood surfaces while protecting from drying or cracking.
• Parker & Bailey Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Restores and conditions leather surfaces including upholstery, car interiors, furniture, handbags, and shoes. Available in 12oz bottles.
• Parker & Bailey Stainless Steel Polish Safe, unique, and non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner that cleans, shines, and renews all stainless steel surfaces without leaving residue behind.
• Parker & Bailey Silver Polish Silver polish cleaner and tarnish remover for jewelry, antique decor, pans, utensils, and furniture. 8oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Brass and Copper Polish Brass and copper polish cleaner and tarnish remover for antique decor, pans, and furniture. 8oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Cooktop Cleaner Cooktop cleaner for glass top non-scratch stove cleaning, glass stovetop, ceramic stoves. Cleans, polishes, and shines glass and ceramic surfaces.
• Parker & Bailey Granite & Stone Cleaner Granite countertop and stone surface cleaner safe for kitchen islands, marble, tile, slate, and quartz. Available in 24oz and 32oz sizes.
• Parker & Bailey Tile & Stone Cleaner Tile and stone floor cleaner suitable for granite countertops, kitchen islands, marble, slate, and quartz surfaces.
• Parker & Bailey Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner Glass cleaner spray for mirrors, tiles, bathrooms, and multiple surfaces. 32oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Liquid Stain Remover (Stain Medic) All-purpose stain remover for clothes, bedding, towels, carpets, fabrics, and more. Instant stain removal for ink, grease, blood, grass, coffee, wine, and food stains. Available in 8oz and gallon sizes.
• Parker & Bailey Red Wine Stain Remover Fast-acting odorless spot remover for red wine stains on carpets, upholstery, furniture, clothing, and fabrics. 8oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Laundry Stain Remover Blood stain remover for carpet, clothes, sheets, and mattress. Garment and fabric laundry stain remover. 16oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Pet Stain & Odor Eliminator Pet stain and odor eliminator designed to remove stubborn pet stains and odors. 16oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey BBQ Grill Cleaner and Degreaser Heavy duty BBQ grill cleaner and degreaser that also works as a countertop cleaner for stainless steel and glazed tile. Top-rated by Good Housekeeping Institute.
• Parker & Bailey Patio Furniture Cleaner Outdoor furniture cleaner with UV protectant that removes surface dirt, pollen, mildew, and tree sap while protecting furniture from sun damage.
• Parker & Bailey All-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner Bathroom cleaner, shower cleaner, tub cleaner, and soap scum remover for hard water stains. 32oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Tub & Tile Cleaner Multi-purpose bathroom cleaner for tubs, tiles, showers, and hard water stains. 32oz bottle.
• Parker & Bailey Felt Pads (48 Piece Heavy Duty) Heavy duty felt pads for protecting floors and furniture legs. Prevents scratches on hardwood, laminate, and carpet.
• Parker & Bailey Touch-Up Markers Furniture touch-up markers for wood floor scratch repair and wood scratch removal. Wood stain markers for furniture scratches.
• Parker & Bailey Wood Repair Kit Complete wood repair kit for fixing scratches, nicks, and damage on wooden furniture and surfaces.
• Parker & Bailey Three Piece Cleaning Set (Furniture & Cabinet) A bundled three-piece cleaning set including 16-oz Furniture Cream, 16-oz Kitchen Cabinet Cream, three touch-up markers, and five filler sticks for furniture restoration, sold via QVC.
• Parker & Bailey Coffee Machine Cleaner Cleaner specifically formulated for coffee machines and coffee brewing equipment.
• Parker & Bailey Citrus Cleaner Citrus-based cleaning product for various household surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Parker & Bailey Kitchen Cabinet Cream named Good Housekeeping 2022 Cleaning & Organizing Awards Winner in the Kitchen cleaning category
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM)minorOthersParker & Bailey works with NCAM for accessibility consulting and training. NCAM provides ongoing training to necessary individuals regarding accessible website and digital asset design and maintenance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SC Johnson (Pledge, Old English): SC Johnson's Pledge and Old English are the dominant mass-market furniture polish brands. As the category incumbent, SC Johnson competes for the same shelf space in wood care and furniture polish with vastly larger marketing budgets and broader retail penetration.
• Reckitt (Old English, Mop & Glo): Reckitt owns Old English scratch cover and Mop & Glo floor polish, both of which compete with Parker & Bailey's wood polish and wood floor cleaner SKUs. As a top-10 global CPG company, Reckitt has scale advantages in distribution and marketing.
• Clorox Company: Clorox manufactures household cleaning and specialty cleaning products that compete with Parker & Bailey's broader multi-surface category. As a Fortune 500 CPG incumbent, Clorox sets the competitive baseline for retail shelf positioning and pricing across the cleaning aisle.
• WD-40 Company: WD-40 Company has expanded from its core lubricant into specialty cleaners and maintenance products. It competes indirectly with Parker & Bailey through shared retail placement and overlapping specialty maintenance categories, representing a broader incumbent moving into niche cleaning.

Direct peers

• Guardsman: Guardsman is a leading wood furniture care brand offering polishes, cleaners, and repair products for wood furniture and cabinets. It directly competes with Parker & Bailey's core Kitchen Cabinet Cream and Furniture Cream in furniture care and restoration channels including professional and DIY retailers.
• Howard Products: Howard Products specializes in wood restoration and maintenance products including Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax. It targets the same wood care and antique restoration niche as Parker & Bailey and is commonly found in specialty woodworking retailers like Woodcraft.
• Weiman Products: Weiman is a specialty cleaning products company focused on surface-specific cleaners including stainless steel, granite, leather, and wood. It competes directly with Parker & Bailey's expanded line of multi-surface and specialty cleaners across mass retail and Amazon.
• Mohawk Finishing Products: Mohawk Finishing Products manufactures professional-grade wood touch-up, repair, and finishing products. It competes with Parker & Bailey's touch-up markers and wood repair kits in the furniture restoration and professional refinishing channels.

Emerging players

• Method Products: Method (owned by SC Johnson/Ecover) offers specialty surface cleaners including stainless steel and granite cleaners, overlapping with Parker & Bailey's specialty line. Method competes on design-forward, plant-based positioning and shares the same e-commerce and specialty retail channels.
• Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day (owned by SC Johnson) provides multi-purpose and specialty household cleaners with natural ingredients. It competes for the same DIY consumer segment but with stronger brand recognition and broader product portfolio at mass retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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