IOSSO Products

What IOSSO Products does

IOSSO Products is a privately-held, specialty cleaning products manufacturer headquartered and operating out of a single facility at 1150 Davis Road in Elgin, Illinois. Founded approximately 1985, the company has manufactured cleaning formulations and durable cleaning tools for over 40 years, positioning itself as a category leader across five distinct verticals: marine/RV (mold and mildew stain removers, water repellents, fiberglass and pontoon polishes), firearms (bio-based bore cleaners, patented Nyflex fiber bore brushes, AR gas tube cleaning kit, brass case polish), household (mildew removers, water repellents), industrial (mold polish, metal polish, industrial cleaning brushes), and aircraft (AMS 1650A-compliant polishing paste). The company emphasizes bio-based, USDA-certified, non-corrosive, and non-flammable formulations as a differentiator.

The company's technical foundation rests on three pillars: proprietary chemical formulations (including USDA Certified Bio-Based pastes and concentrates), proprietary mechanical components (the trademarked cobalt blue Nyflex fiber used in Eliminator bore brushes, claimed to last 8–10x longer than brass), and patented mechanical cleaning architecture (US Patent #8,458,947 B2 for the AR gas tube cleaning kit that eliminates the need for upper receiver disassembly). Several products carry regulatory certifications including Berry Amendment compliance for firearms accessories, AMS 1650A Type II for aviation polish, and CSD #1 Type V for corrosion control.

IOSSO generates revenue through a primarily direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at iosso.com, supplemented by retail store distribution (e.g., sporting goods and specialty marine/RV dealers), mail order catalogs, and inside phone sales staffed Monday through Friday. Pricing is purely transactional with no subscription model, and unit prices range from approximately $1.50 (single-use stain remover packets) to $239.00 (gallon water-repellent concentrate). A related entity, IOSSO Metal Processes (iosso.net), handles thin dense chrome plating as a separate business line. The company appears to be founder- or family-owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, no public listing, no M&A activity, and no management team information available.

Name

IOSSO Products

Legal name

Iosso Products

Website

https://iosso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IOSSO Products is a privately-held Elgin, Illinois manufacturer of specialty cleaning formulations and tools serving marine/RV, firearms, household, industrial, and aircraft markets via direct e-commerce, retail, and mail-order channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cleaning Products

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-Duty/Industrial-Strength All-Purpose Cleaners (Consumer) (CRAJAMAG)

Keywords

• Specialty cleaning products
• Gun bore cleaners
• Marine cleaning supplies
• Bio-based cleaners
• Aircraft polishing compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct to Consumer & Retail): IOSSO Products generates revenue through the direct sale of its cleaning products and tools to consumers and businesses. Products are sold via the company's e-commerce website, through retail stores, and mail order catalogs. The revenue model is transactional and primarily one-time purchase based, with no subscription component. Products range from $1.50 to $239 depending on size and formulation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IOSSO Products manufactures and sells specialty cleaning formulations and tools across five vertical lines: Marine/RV (mildew stain removers, pontoon polish, water repellent), Gun Cleaning (bio-based bore cleaner, Eliminator Nyflex fiber brushes, Triple Action Oil, patented AR gas tube cleaning kit), Household (mold/mildew stain removers, odor busters, water repellent), Industrial (mold polish, metal polish, industrial cleaning brushes), and Aircraft (aviation-compliant polishing paste meeting AMS 1650A and CSD #1 standards). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce website, retail stores, and mail-order catalogs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gun Bore Cleaner (Bio-Based Paste) USDA-certified bio-based paste bore cleaner designed for gun owners, competitive shooters, hunters, reloaders, and firearms professionals. Removes copper, lead, carbon burn, powder fouling, plastic wad residue, and surface rust from gun bores without the odors or mists associated with conventional solvents.
• Eliminator Premium Bore Brushes (Nyflex Fiber) Trademarked premium bore brushes manufactured with IOSSO's distinctive cobalt-blue Nyflex fiber for gun owners, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearms professionals. Designed to last 8-10 times longer than brass or bronze brushes and to allow back-and-forth cleaning action.
• AR Gas Tube Cleaning Kit (Patented) Patented AR-platform gas tube cleaning kit (US Patent #8,458,947 B2) for gun owners, competitive shooters, military/army procurement, and firearms professionals. Cleans the gas tube without upper-receiver disassembly and is Berry Amendment compliant for federal procurement.
• Triple Action Oil Solution Bio-based, biodegradable oil that cleans, lubricates, and protects firearms for gun owners and firearms professionals. Free of petroleum distillates and ammonia, available in 32 oz and 124 oz sizes.
• AR-15/AR-308 Rifle Cleaning Kit Complete AR-15/AR-308 rifle cleaning kit for gun owners, competitive shooters, and firearms professionals. Includes six precision-fit brushes, tools, rod, rope, and carry bag, with combo savings when bundled with IOSSO Bore Cleaner and Oil.
• 50 BMG Bore Brush Specialized large-caliber bore brush designed for cleaning .50 caliber BMG rifle bores for firearms professionals and enthusiasts who maintain heavy-caliber rifles.
• Industrial Cleaning Brushes Industrial-grade cleaning brushes for industrial manufacturers, machine shops, and tool-and-die operations. Available in .24" to 1.25" diameter sizes with threaded ends; volume pricing for dozen orders can save up to 40 hours per deburring job.
• Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Color-safe, non-chlorine, biodegradable mold and mildew stain remover for general consumers, boat owners, RV owners, and marine enthusiasts. Removes mold, mildew, and tough stains on canvas, upholstery, fabric, and outdoor home surfaces.
• Metal Polish Metal polish for industrial users and consumers that removes oxidation, tarnish, surface rust, and water spots. Available in standard and bio-based versions with California-restricted shipping for the standard formula.
• Aircraft Polishing Paste Aviation-compliant polishing paste for aircraft maintenance professionals and aircraft owners. Cleans, removes oxidation, and restores luster on aluminum and painted aircraft surfaces in a single application, leaving no residue or swirls; conforms to AMS 1650A Type II and CSD #1 Type V.
• Mold Polish (Bio-Based) USDA-certified bio-based mold polish for industrial manufacturers, plastics machining operations, injection molding facilities, and tool-and-die shops. Removes plate-out, oxidation, and stains on cavity and core surfaces and restores high luster on tooling, acrylic, polycarbonate, and other resins.
• Premium Water Repellent PFAS-free premium water repellent for general consumers, boat owners, RV owners, and marine enthusiasts. Provides invisible protection that dries residue-free on all fabrics including Sunbrella and protects against water, soil, oil, and bird droppings.
• Pontoon Polish Pontoon-specific polish for boat owners and marine enthusiasts that restores luster on pontoon boat surfaces, with one pound sufficient for a 16-foot pontoon boat.
• Case Cleaner & Polish Bio-based brass case cleaner and polish for reloaders, competitive shooters, and firearms enthusiasts. Cleans and polishes brass casings to high luster and works with tumbling media to reduce processing time, with one quart cleaning approximately 1500 casings.
• Odor Buster (Household) Household odor neutralizer/eliminator for general consumers, marketed as part of the IOSSO Household product line for removing persistent household odors from fabrics and indoor surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bore brushes last approximately 8 to 10 times longer than traditional brass or bronze brushes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoppe's: Hoppe's is one of the most established firearm cleaning and lubrication brands, offering bore cleaners, oils, and solvents directly comparable to IOSSO's gun-cleaning vertical. Both serve firearms enthusiasts with specialty maintenance consumables, competing on the same retail shelves.
• Breakthrough Clean: Breakthrough Clean manufactures advanced gun cleaning solvents and lubricants targeted at precision shooters and military users. Its bore-cleaning and lubrication product lines overlap directly with IOSSO's Eliminator Gun Oil and bore-cleaner offerings.
• Star brite: Star brite is a long-established manufacturer of marine cleaning, polish, and maintenance products serving boat owners and RV enthusiasts. Its marine surface cleaners, polishes, and mildew removers directly overlap with IOSSO's Marine/RV/Awning product line.
• Slip 2000: Slip 2000 makes gun cleaning oils, lubricants, and bore treatments for shooters and reloaders. Its firearm-specific formulations directly overlap with IOSSO's bore cleaner and gun-oil product range, serving a similar enthusiast customer base.
• Clenzoil: Clenzoil manufactures multi-purpose gun cleaning, lubrication, and protection products for firearms owners, hobbyists, and law enforcement. Its bore cleaners and gun oils overlap directly with IOSSO's gun-care portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Meguiar's: Meguiar's is a large, well-known specialty cleaning and polishing brand serving marine, RV, and automotive markets. Its surface polishes and cleaners overlap with IOSSO's marine and aircraft polishing offerings, though Meguiar's core is automotive with broader distribution.
• 3M (Aircraft & Specialty Divisions): 3M's aviation and industrial divisions include aircraft polishing compounds and specialty cleaning products meeting aviation specs comparable to IOSSO Aircraft Polishing Paste (AMS 1650A). 3M is a broad incumbent with overlapping aviation cleaning and polishing technology.
• WD-40 Company: WD-40 produces specialty lubricants and cleaners including firearm maintenance lines (WD-40 Specialist Gun). Its gun-care and household specialty products compete with IOSSO in overlapping retail channels and gun-cleaning use cases.

Emerging players

• Aero Cosmetics: Aero Cosmetics produces aviation-compliant cleaning, polishing, and detailing products for aircraft surfaces. Its aircraft wash and polish line is comparable to IOSSO's Aircraft Polishing Paste, though Aero focuses more on aircraft wash/wax than heavy-duty oxidation removal.
• Marykate (Boat Cleaning / RV Specialty): Marykate produces specialty cleaners for boats and RVs, including mildew stain removers, hull cleaners, and fabric protectors. Its marine/RV cleaning and water-repellent products directly overlap with IOSSO's Mold & Mildew Stain Remover and Premium Water Repellent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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