Frustrated After 5 Years, Hit $100K But Procter & Gamble Supplies Are Killing My Margins

been at this cleaning gig for 5 years now, finally broke $100k revenue last year but damn, the cost of Procter & Gamble products like their Swiffer refills and Clorox wipes has jumped 30% and its eating my profits on those recurring residential deep cleans. customers love the brand name stuff but i cant keep marking up like i used to without losing accounts. anyone else dealing with this squeeze on supply costs?

Switch to bulk generics from WebstaurantStore, saved me 25% on wipes and mops without clients noticing the difference.

Procter stuff is overrated anyway, try Method or Mrs. Meyers for eco-friendly options that clients actually request more now.

screw these big brands, they're pricing us out while homeowners demand perfection.

i feel you, same boat here after hitting my own milestone.

pushed through a similar frustration last year, ended up negotiating direct with a local distributor for better rates on Clorox.

proud of you for hitting 100k, thats no small feat in this cutthroat field.

big corps like P&G are the real villains here, jacking prices while we scrape by.

exactly, collective pushback needed against these supply hikes.

household brands are squeezing every cleaner out there, time to unionize or something.

ditch the branded stuff entirely, go with Zep or Simple Green concentrates and dilute your own.

simple green is versatile for floors and counters, mixes easy and clients dont complain.

hahah remember when i tried cheap knockoffs and a client said it smelled like dollar store? had to comp the job.

crossing 100k was my peak too, now im at 150k by focusing on commercial contracts that pay steady.

funny how we celebrate the win then reality hits with bills, classic cleaning life.

these corporations are ruining the little guys, passing costs down without mercy.

i hear ya, been grinding through the same supply BS for years.

damn right, P&G hikes are predatory and were all paying for it.

frustrated doesnt cover it, had to eat a 10% loss on jobs last quarter.

track every supply use with an app like CleanTelligent, helps spot waste and negotiate better.

homeowners and brands teaming up against us, its BS.

controversial take: just raise your rates 15% and blame the suppliers, most clients will eat it.

solidarity man, we all been there with these cost jumps.

try joining Cleaning Business Owners group on FB, tons of tips on bulk buying there.

saw a similar rant in House Cleaning Business FB group, everyone switching to store brands.

corps like that are why im burnt out on residential cleans.

yeah the rage is real, especially after a milestone like yours.

commiserating hard, supplies were 40% of my overhead last year.

pissed off daily by this crap, thought 100k would feel better.