CleanSource Inc.

What CleanSource Inc. does

CleanSource Inc. is a privately-held Canadian distributor of industrial cleaning supplies, equipment, and related services, headquartered at 3750A Laird Rd #15, Mississauga, Ontario, and operating since approximately 2000. The company sells a broad catalog spanning 15 product categories — paper products, general cleaners, soap/sanitizers, dispensers, waste disposal, floor care, carpet care, odour control, washroom supplies, green/eco products, safety & PPE, seasonal supplies, cleaning equipment, janitorial supplies, and pet care essentials — alongside five service lines: commercial carpet and floor care, matting (including athletic matting), commercial vacuum and scrubber repair, health and safety audits, and lighting. Its branded distribution portfolio includes Tork (Essity), Purell (GOJO), Diversey, Kärcher, Kimberly-Clark, Rubbermaid, Certainty, Hospeco, Kruger, and Avmore.

The company's go-to-market is B2B direct sales targeting commercial and industrial facilities, with healthcare, food service, pet-friendly spaces, and manufacturing as secondary verticals. Revenue mechanics are product resale (one-time purchases plus replenishment orders) complemented by professional services revenue. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; orders are taken via an online catalog (catalog.cleansourceinc.com), by phone, or by email, with account registration available. Fulfillment relies on an in-house delivery team within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding regions, with Canada-wide shipping available beyond the local footprint; a retail shop is operated for walk-in customers. The firm is a member of the Pro-Link national independent distribution network and ACMO, and markets itself as a single-source solution with technical support, product demonstrations, and custom solutions. No external investment, M&A activity, or headcount data is disclosed in available sources.

Name

CleanSource Inc.

Legal name

CleanSource Inc.

Website

https://cleansourceinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CleanSource Inc. is a privately-held Canadian distributor of industrial cleaning supplies, equipment, and professional services, serving commercial, healthcare, food service, and industrial facilities across the Greater Toronto Area and Canada-wide via direct sales, an online catalog, and in-house GTA delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (561740)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleanroom & Controlled Environment Cleaning (BPABABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory & Cleanroom Cleaning (IMAIADAD), Industrial & Specialty Wipers (Shop Towels, Cleanroom Wipers) (IMAMAGAG)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning supplies
• Janitorial distribution
• Commercial sanitation products
• Cleaning equipment supply
• Facility hygiene services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Supplies & Equipment Sales: CleanSource sells a wide range of industrial cleaning products and equipment including paper products, general cleaners, soap/sanitizers, dispensers, waste disposal, floor care, carpet care, odour control, washroom supplies, green products, safety & PPE, seasonal items, cleaning equipment, and janitorial supplies. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases and potentially recurring replenishment orders.
2. Professional Cleaning Services: CleanSource provides commercial carpet & floor care, matting, athletic matting, lighting, commercial vacuum & scrubber repair, and health & safety audits as complementary service offerings bundled with product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CleanSource Inc. is a Canadian industrial cleaning supplies distributor that sells a wide range of cleaning products, equipment, and complementary services to commercial and industrial businesses. The company distributes paper products, general cleaners, soap and sanitizers, dispensers, waste disposal supplies, floor care, carpet care, odour control, washroom supplies, green products, safety & PPE, seasonal items, cleaning equipment, janitorial supplies, and pet care essentials from leading brands. It also provides professional services including commercial carpet and floor care, matting, vacuum and scrubber repair, health and safety audits, and lighting.

Product overview

CleanSource Inc. is a Canadian distributor of industrial cleaning supplies, equipment, and services serving the Greater Toronto Area for over 25 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of cleaning products organized into 15 product categories (Paper Products, General Cleaners, Soap/Sanitizers, Dispensers, Waste Disposal, Floor Care, Carpet Care, Odour Control, Washroom Supplies, Green Products, Safety & PPE, Seasonal, Cleaning Equipment, Janitorial Supplies, and Pet Care Essentials), complemented by 5 service offerings (Commercial Carpet & Floor Care, Matting, Commercial Vacuum & Scrubber Repair, Health & Safety Audits, and Lighting). Key product brands distributed include Tork, Kärcher, Diversey, Purell, Rubbermaid, Kimberly-Clark, Gojo, and others. The company provides in-house delivery within the GTA and positions itself as a single-source solution for commercial cleaning needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of continuous operation as a leading Canadian distributor
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DiverseycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiversey is featured as a Featured Partner on CleanSource's website. Diversey is a leading provider of cleaning and hygiene products, and CleanSource distributes their products as part of its comprehensive industrial cleaning supply portfolio.
• TorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTork (a brand of Essity) is featured as a Featured Partner. CleanSource stocks over 35 different Tork products including paper towels, toilet tissue, and dispensing systems. Tork's high-capacity and coreless bath tissue products are highlighted in multiple blog articles as key offerings.
• PurellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurell (GOJO Industries) is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes Purell hand hygiene products including foams, liquid hand soaps, and sanitizers.
• KarchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKarcher is featured as a Featured Partner and mentioned in blog articles. Karcher manufactures cleaning equipment including the Sensor XP 18 floor scrubber. CleanSource offers Karcher equipment and repair services.
• RubbermaidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRubbermaid is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes Rubbermaid's commercial cleaning and waste management products.
• Kimberly-ClarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKimberly-Clark is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes Kimberly-Clark professional hygiene and cleaning products.
• GOJO IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGOJO Industries (maker of Purell) is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes GOJO's professional hand hygiene products.
• Pro-LinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPro-Link is shown as both a Featured Partner and a Proud Member organization. Pro-Link is a national independent distributor of janitorial supplies, and CleanSource participates as a member of this distribution network.
• ACMOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACMO (Associated Contractors and Merchants Organization) is shown as a Proud Member organization. ACMO is a Canadian industry association for cleaning and maintenance contractors and merchants, and CleanSource is a member.
• CertaintyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertainty is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes Certainty branded cleaning and hygiene products.
• HospecominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospeco is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. Hospeco manufactures products for the cleaning, safety, and industrial hygiene markets.
• KrugerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKruger is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. Kruger is a Canadian company producing tissue and paper products.
• AvmoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvmore is featured as a Featured Partner on the CleanSource website. CleanSource distributes Avmore branded cleaning and maintenance products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cintas Corporation: Cintas is a large facility services provider offering uniform rental, restroom supplies, and cleaning products to commercial accounts. It overlaps with CleanSource's washroom, paper, and cleaning-chemical categories through a subscription/service-led model.
• W.W. Grainger: Grainger is a broad-line industrial MRO distributor with a substantial janitorial and cleaning-supply category. While not a specialist, it competes for the same commercial maintenance spend and offers overlapping product categories.
• Staples Business Advantage: Staples Business Advantage is a B2B supplies distributor covering office, breakroom, janitorial, and facility categories. It competes for commercial cleaning and washroom supply budgets with broader procurement scale.
• Sysco Corporation: Sysco is the largest North American foodservice distributor, distributing cleaning and sanitation supplies alongside food products to restaurants and food-service operators—a key CleanSource vertical.

Direct peers

• HP Products: HP Products is a janitorial and foodservice supply distributor serving commercial and institutional customers across the Midwest. It is comparable to CleanSource in distribution model and product breadth.
• Bunzl Canada: Bunzl is a global wholesale distributor of cleaning, hygiene, and foodservice consumables serving commercial customers across Canada. It directly competes with CleanSource on janitorial and sanitation supply distribution to commercial/industrial accounts.
• EBP Supply Solutions: EBP Supply Solutions distributes janitorial, sanitation, and foodservice supplies across the U.S. and Canada. It mirrors CleanSource's distributor model and customer verticals including healthcare and food service.
• Veritiv Corporation: Veritiv distributes printing, packaging, and facility solutions including cleaning and janitorial supplies. It serves commercial customers with a comparable mix of facility consumables and equipment, making it a relevant direct peer.
• Brady Industries: Brady Industries is a regional janitorial and sanitation supply distributor serving commercial facilities in the western U.S. It is directly comparable in business model (wholesale distribution of cleaning supplies to B2B customers) and product mix.
• Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is one of the largest North American distributors of foodservice packaging, janitorial, and sanitation supplies. It overlaps directly with CleanSource's product portfolio (cleaners, paper, dispensers, equipment) and B2B commercial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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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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