06 Jul 2026
by Jack Massey

Diversification Hub Category Focus: Cleaning & Hygiene

BOSS has published a new Cleaning & Hygiene category focus within the Diversification Hub, developed with input from member companies to support dealers exploring opportunities beyond traditional workplace supplies.

The new category focus brings together practical guidance, market insight and member-led expertise to help dealers better understand the Cleaning & Hygiene market, identify potential customer opportunities and build confidence in sales conversations.

This latest focus has been supported by contributions from BOSS member companies so far including Fellowes, Kimberly-Clark Professional, Metsa Tissue, Reckitt, SC Johnson Professional and The Cheeky Panda.

Fellowes
Kimberly-Clark Professional
Metsa Tissue
Reckitt
SC Johnson Professional
The Cheeky Panda

Why Cleaning & Hygiene?

Cleaning & Hygiene represents a relevant diversification opportunity for dealers, with strong ongoing demand, repeat-purchase potential and clear relevance across workplace, commercial and public-sector environments.

As customer expectations around cleanliness, hygiene, wellbeing and workplace standards continue to evolve, the category offers opportunities for dealers to broaden their conversations with customers and provide value-added support beyond traditional product ranges.

What dealers can expect

The Cleaning & Hygiene section of the Diversification Hub has been designed to support dealers at different stages of their category development journey. Whether they are exploring the market for the first time or looking to strengthen an existing offer, the Hub provides a central place to access guidance, insight and practical tools.

Dealers can expect to find:

  • BOSS Guides
    Practical guidance created by BOSS to help dealers understand the Cleaning & Hygiene category and identify relevant customer opportunities.

  • Knowledge Hub
    Member-provided expertise, insight and how-to content designed to support more confident customer conversations and category development.

  • Supporting Materials
    Additional resources supplied by member companies to help bring Cleaning & Hygiene opportunities to life within dealer businesses and customer discussions.

  • Industry Stats
    Market context and key data points to support planning, sales conversations and business development discussions.

 

More content coming soon

BOSS will continue to develop the Diversification Hub with additional expert-led content, including Ask the Expert Q&As designed to address common questions, challenges and opportunities within each category.

The Hub will also continue to explore further categories and vertical markets, supporting dealers as they look for new ways to diversify and grow.

Members are encouraged to explore the Cleaning & Hygiene resources and sign up for Diversification Hub updates to hear when new categories, insight and member-led content become available.
 

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