Step 'n Wash

What Step 'n Wash does

Step 'n Wash LLC is an Atlanta-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 2007 that designs and sells floor-mounted, self-retracting step stools for commercial and public restrooms. The company's flagship SW-975 product is constructed from 12-gauge and 16-gauge type 304 stainless steel with a concealed spring and damper mechanism that automatically retracts the step platform when not in use, rated for 100,000+ cycles and an 800 lb load capacity certified by Intertek. A matte black variant (SW-975-MBLK) extends the line to premium restroom finishes. The product targets accessibility for children under six, individuals with dwarfism or height-related disabilities, and caregivers who cannot lift children to standard sink heights, and is sold via three go-to-market motions: a Shopify-powered direct e-commerce site for SMB and individual buyers (orders up to 100 units ship within one business day), an authorized reseller/distributor program with preferred pricing and volume discounts, and an enterprise field-sales motion targeting multisite retail and restaurant chains, with architects and interior designers as a specification channel.

The company monetizes through one-time hardware sales of the SW-975 ($899.95) and SW-975-MBLK ($1,099.95) units, supplemented by a replacement-parts catalog (non-slip treads, safety labels, gas springs, anchor shields, and decals) for current and legacy models. Step 'n Wash claims 30,000+ facility installations across global markets since 2007, with an 18-year perfect safety record and zero liability claims; reference deployments include Target, Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Yard House), Whole Foods, Universal Studios, Hilton, Home Depot, IKEA, Wegmans, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In late 2023, Jacob Fedosky acquired the business from founder Joi Sumpton, and the company subsequently launched a redesigned SW-975 model in March 2026 along with a formalized replacement-parts catalog. The organization operates with 1–10 employees, ships globally, and has no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

Step 'n Wash

Legal name

Step 'n Wash LLC

Website

https://stepnwash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Step 'n Wash manufactures floor-mounted, self-retracting stainless steel step stools for commercial restrooms, enabling children, individuals with dwarfism, and mobility-limited caregivers to access sinks independently, and sells them direct-to-customer, through distributors, and to enterprise chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Restroom Accessibility Fixtures

NAICS

Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing (332913)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial restroom fixtures
• Accessibility step stools
• ADA restroom equipment
• Handwashing accessibility products
• Commercial bathroom accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Step Stool Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from one-time hardware sales of SW-975 (Stainless Steel at $899.95) and SW-975-MBLK (Matte Black at $1,099.95) step stools. Each unit is a one-time purchase with 5-year warranty.
2. Replacement Parts: Replacement parts for maintenance including non-slip tread, safety labels, gas springs, anchor shields, and decals. Available for SW-975 and legacy SNW-SS975B models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Step 'n Wash designs, manufactures, and sells floor-mounted, self-retracting step stools for commercial restrooms. The stainless steel stools feature a concealed spring and damper retraction mechanism, marine-grade non-slip tread, and 800 lb load capacity, enabling children, individuals with dwarfism, and mobility-impaired caregivers to independently reach standard-height sinks. The company sells direct via e-commerce, through authorized distributors, and via enterprise sales, with replacement parts available for current and legacy models.

Product overview

Step 'n Wash offers a focused portfolio of physical accessibility products for commercial restrooms. The core offering consists of the SW-975 self-retracting floor-mounted step stool, available in stainless steel and matte black finishes, which enables children, individuals with dwarfism, and mobility-impaired caregivers to reach standard-height sinks independently. The product features a concealed spring and damper mechanism that automatically retracts the step when not in use, marine-grade non-slip tread, and 800 lbs load capacity. The portfolio is supported by dedicated replacement parts collections for both current SW-975 models and legacy SNW-SS975B models, including non-slip treads, safety labels, gas springs, and anchor shields. The company sells direct through its e-commerce platform and through authorized distributors, with volume discounts available for large orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Step 'n Wash SW-975 (Stainless Steel) Floor-mounted, self-retracting commercial restroom step stool constructed from 12-gauge and 16-gauge Type 304 stainless steel. Features a marine-grade non-slip tread, ANSI-compliant graphics in English/Spanish/French, and a concealed spring and damper mechanism for automatic retraction. Rated to 800 lbs load capacity. Ships with all installation hardware. Priced at $899.95 with a 5-year warranty.
• Step 'n Wash SW-975-MBLK (Matte Black) Floor-mounted, self-retracting commercial restroom step stool identical in function to the SW-975 stainless model, finished with matte black powder coating over stainless steel. Designed for high-end restrooms with matching matte black fixtures. Same 800 lbs load capacity, spring/damper retraction, and 5-year warranty. Priced at $1,099.95.
• Replacement Parts - SW-975 Genuine replacement parts for current SW-975 and SW-975-MBLK step stools, including non-slip tread, safety labels, gas spring, anchor shields, and mirror decals. Available for units purchased from 2026 onward.
• Replacement Parts - SNW-SS975B/SNW-PCS975B (Legacy) Genuine replacement parts for legacy SNW-SS975B and SNW-PCS975B step stools sold from 2016 to 2025, including non-slip tread, safety labels, gas spring, anchor shields, and decals. Customers with units purchased prior to 2016 are directed to contact support for availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 51.6% of parents choose to shop at locations with family-friendly restrooms; 38.5% actively avoid locations without them
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Imaging FirmsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor larger-scale rollouts, Step 'n Wash has relationships with national imaging firms who can support installation projects. Referral to enterprise customers requiring professional installation services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Delta Faucet: Major commercial and residential faucet brand with a strong specification presence in hospitality and retail. Sells into the same facility manager and architect channels and could conceivably add ADA accessibility steps under its commercial brand umbrella.
• Kohler: Diversified plumbing fixtures and bathroom accessories giant serving both residential and commercial markets. Sells through architects and commercial channels that overlap with Step 'n Wash, and could quickly add an accessibility step product to its broad restroom portfolio.
• Moen Commercial: Large plumbing fixtures company with a growing commercial specification business serving hospitality, multifamily, and institutional markets. Competes for the same washroom specification dollars as Step 'n Wash through its commercial product line.

Direct peers

• Bradley Corporation: Manufacturer of commercial washroom accessories, safety equipment, and plumbing fixtures used in offices, schools, airports, and healthcare. Targets the same accessibility-and-restroom specification channel as Step 'n Wash and is a logical design-around threat.
• Sloan: Manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures including flushometers, faucets, and hand-washing systems. Sells into the same multisite commercial restroom channel (Target, Darden-tier accounts) and could expand into accessibility accessories.
• American Specialties (ASI): Specializes in commercial restroom accessories (grab bars, soap dispensers, baby changing stations, hand dryers) for the same architect/specifier community. Highly comparable product category and customer base to Step 'n Wash.
• T&S Brass: Specializes in commercial-grade plumbing fittings, pre-rinse units, and washroom equipment for foodservice and institutional markets. Overlaps with Step 'n Wash in commercial kitchen and restroom specifications and has established distribution into Darden-tier customers.
• Bobrick: Leading North American manufacturer of commercial restroom accessories (partitions, grab bars, baby changing stations, coat hooks). Competes for the same architect, facility manager, and chain-restaurant specification budgets as Step 'n Wash and could easily extend into ADA accessibility steps.
• Koala Kare Products (Bobrick division): Specializes in baby changing stations and child/family-friendly restroom accessories — the closest direct adjacency to Step 'n Wash's family-friendly restroom accessibility value proposition, and the most likely incumbent to launch a competing product.

Emerging players

• Foundations Worldwide: Manufacturer of child-focused commercial products including changing stations and childcare furnishings for hospitals, airports, and retail. Smaller and more focused than Bobrick/Koala, but actively expanding in the same family-friendly restroom niche as Step 'n Wash.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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