Grocery Store
Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

The Americhem Difference

Keeping your store clean doesn’t have to be as demanding as you think. Grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores each face unique cleaning challenges. Across retail, food service, and produce maintenance, a variety of departments must be managed by any chain or locally owned store.

As a local, family-owned business, Americhem is the trusted distributor choice for top chains in Pennsylvania. As competitors merge and depersonalize their services, we prioritize our partners by offering end-to-end grocery solutions. Some of our top services include cleaning equipment, bulk chemicals, janitorial supplies, equipment service, training programs, and more.

We want to see your business grow with us, which is why we offer competitive pricing and complimentary staff training for all our customers.

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Read on to learn about the top cleaning products and processes we recommend for each core area of your grocery or convenience store. If you want to hear directly from one of our industry experts, contact us here! A member of our team will get back to you promptly with the next steps.

Backroom

Entrance

Checkout

Building Exterior

Restrooms

Deli

Aisles

Chemical Dispensing

Bakery

Grocery Store Cleaning Supplies

We support our grocery store partners with janitorial supplies and equipment solutions that keep operations running smoothly day in and day out. Learn more about how we target each area below.

Grocery Entrance

Safety starts with cleanliness, and for a business that serves the public, reputation and safety should be top priorities. This starts the moment a customer sets foot into your business, and often even before this. We’ll cover how to maintain the exterior of your business below; however, the actual entrance of your grocery store starts at the door.

Matting Systems

Almost all the dirt in your facility comes from the first 15 to 18 feet of your building, which is why matting is so essential. The top products we recommend for this are the following M+A Matting products:

Cleanshield Rolls: Cleanshield matting is ideal for grocery stores because it is fully customizable to each department. You purchase this product in rolls, allowing you to cut and place exactly where you need it. This product absorbs moisture into the roll’s bottom layers, reducing the risk of slips and falls. With adhesive backing, it’s easy to both place and remove.
SuperScrape Mats: Superscrape mats are thicker, textured mats that provide effective dirt removal and slip-resistant safety. Ideal for use as the initial mats at any entryway in your building. These mats can be customized with your company logo if desired.

Using professional matting also helps protect you throughout the season. Between mud, snow, and ice melt or salt residue, seasonal debris can significantly increase cleaning time in your floor maintenance routine. This debris can create fall risks, and matting can help prevent accidents.

Janitorial Supplies

Keeping your sanitizer stands and wipes stocked is another key strategy to preventing germs from spreading further into your store. We often see these stands near the door, with wipes readily available next to the carts.

Similarly, if your store doesn’t have automatic doors, you’ll want to clean door handles and glass regularly. We offer multipurpose cleaners manufactured to deliver a streak-free clean while sanitizing your glass surfaces.

Equipment

As an additional measure, we offer a variety of other tools great for the entrance of your building. For example, Kaivac cleaning systems equip your staff with the tools to remove soils, water, ice, and salt residue that your mats may have missed. These tools will leave your floors clean, dry, and safe to walk on, even during the day.

Which Option Is Best for Your Facility?

The final combination of products, matting, and equipment that works best will, of course, depend on your individual store’s needs. Our team will conduct a comprehensive survey of your store and identify your pain points before providing our recommendations. Contact our team today to get this process started.

Checkout Areas

Just because the checkout lanes are a smaller area doesn’t mean they require less priority during cleaning. In fact, the checkout lane and touchpads are among the highest-touch regions of your facility and should be cleaned most frequently.

High-Touch Points

The high touch points are the following:

Checkout counters
Conveyor belts
Credit card terminals
Point-of-sale equipment
Baskets
Cashier areas
Screens

To clean these areas, your team will need to be equipped with hand sanitizer, sanitizer wipes, and disposable microfiber cloths. Compact trash cans and liners are ideal for them to have as well.

Cleaning Routines

Both the staff side and the customer side should be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Staff and guests alike carry germs that can be passed along to others, potentially causing a staffing shortage. In a more serious vein, depending on the type of pathogens a customer or staff member may be carrying, often from unprepared food, this can cause an outbreak and will impact your reputation as well. This would also raise your store(s) to a level 4 hazard, requiring you to triple your cleaning and sanitizing efforts until the outbreak has ceased.

Anti-Fatigue Matting Solutions

Grocery staff often stand for hours at a time assisting guests at checkout, making comfort and safety essential. Our anti-fatigue matting solutions are designed to support employees behind registers by reducing strain, improving traction, and minimizing slip-and-fall risks. In addition to enhancing comfort, these targeted matting systems help protect flooring from wear and contribute to a safer, more efficient checkout environment.

Refresh your checkout cleaning routines with Americhem

Overall, your checkout area cleaning routine should focus on high-touch areas to minimize the spread of germs and give your customers a positive final impression of your store. Browse our full catalog of products here or contact our team for personalized recommendations!

Aisles

The aisles and floors account for the largest share of grocery stores’ square footage, so they require the most time and labor to clean. This is why autonomous cleaning solutions have become increasingly popular in the grocery industry. The autonomous sweepers and scrubbers we offer handle repetitive, monotonous floor-cleaning tasks with minimal human intervention, freeing up valuable labor resources.

Autonomous Cleaning Equipment

With the latest innovations in autonomous cleaning machinery, you can expect:

Easy Setup → Customize your cleaning paths in a matter of minutes
Zone Flexibility → Flexible, or even unlimited, cleaning zones and schedules for each department
Off-Hours Automation → Schedule cleaning and charging during overnight or off-hours
Manual Override → Switch to manual mode for spot cleaning and spill response

The beauty of this technology is that these machines operate autonomously, after working hours, ensuring they don’t disrupt your team’s daily routines. This allows your staff or cleaning contractors to focus on detailed, high-value tasks robots can’t perform, such as cleaning shelves, drains, freezers, and specialty equipment.

Produce & Cooler Case Cleaning

Moving on to the produce stands themselves. Our line of Kaivac systems, including the Kaivac Cooler Case Cleaner, is ideal for these applications. The spray wand allows the user to clear the basin of contaminants and debris from daily use. You can also vacuum out excess liquid to prevent mildew growth in the case. If your store uses misters, standing water, and puddles are unavoidable. In these cases, a reliable wet vacuum is a handy tool for quick cleanup and slip prevention.

Center Aisle Safety & Matting Solutions

In the center of your store, where you have aisles of produce stands, it would again be beneficial to install a matting system. Whether it be water or smashed produce, proper matting can suck up any excess liquid and dirt to prevent injuries while your team prepares for spill cleanup. Our matting systems are durable, easy to replace, and an affordable way to keep aisles clean and safe while your team prepares for cleanup.

Chemicals & Janitorial Supplies

Lastly, you’ll want a reliable partner for your core chemical and janitorial supplies. In addition to the floor care products you need, you’ll also need to stock essentials such as sanitizers and PPE, as well as tools like buckets and squeegees. Do you have a cafe or self-service station? We also provide foodservice packaging, serveware, and breakroom essentials, including coffee and snacks.

Partner With Americhem for Smarter Grocery Store Aisle Cleaning

We know that the cleanliness of your aisles is a big component of the health and success of your stores. Partner with Americhem to help you navigate all your grocery challenges! Contact us today to get started.

Deli

Deli counters and food preparation areas, especially those handling raw foods, require an additional level of safety. As with food service facilities, there are food safety standards and strict guidelines to ensure you and your team adhere to proper protocols. The tools, training, and chemical supplies offered will equip your team for success in any fresh food department.

High-Risk Areas

Wherever food is prepared or served, hygiene is non-negotiable. Proper cleaning and sanitation are critical for meeting local and international food safety standards, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements. These standards often require detailed documentation and adherence to defined cleaning and disinfection plans.

Some critical areas to focus on:

Food-Contact Surfaces: Slicers, prep tables, cutting boards, scales, and utensils
Display Cases & Service Counters: Glass, shelving, trays
Floors & Drains: Use degreasers and scrubbers to prevent contaminants from building up and prevent proper drainage
Equipment: Handles, buttons, knobs, and machine housings
Refrigeration & Cold Storage: Cooler interiors, gaskets, shelves, and doors
Trash: Dumpsters, bins, and surrounding areas
Handwash Stations: Sinks, faucets, splash zones, and soap dispensers

Matting Solutions

We offer safe, comfortable matting solutions perfect for deli environments. The M + A Matting Comfort Flow Mats provide extra traction to keep staff safe, even with spills, due to the drainage holes. They are also designed with high-density closed-cell nitrile rubber foam, which provides excellent anti-fatigue qualities for deli employees who stand for hours at a time.

Protect Employees & Customers With the Right Solutions

Cleaning deli and fresh food areas requires specialized equipment, food-safe chemicals, and proven processes. Partner with Americhem to build a cleaning program that supports you and your staff by providing all three at a competitive price. Contact us today to get started!

Bakery

In-store bakeries and bread displays are a significant draw for grocery customers, but they also generate a constant stream of crumbs, flour dust, and food residue. From ovens to pastry cases, these areas require frequent cleaning to maintain both hygiene standards and a polished appearance.

Areas to Prioritize

Strict hygiene standards apply to all areas where food is prepared and sold, including bakery back-of-house areas and customer-facing displays. Professional, routine cleaning not only supports food safety compliance but also reinforces customer confidence and protects the long-term value of your equipment and facility.

Areas to prioritize:

Food-Contact Surfaces: Prep tables, mixers, racks, trays, and utensils
Equipment: ovens, proofers, mixers, and equipment exteriors
Display Cases & Service Counters: Glass, shelving, and trays
Floors & Drains: Use appropriate cleaners and scrubbers to remove dirt and debris from floors and drains, helping control odors and pests
Refrigeration: Coolers, freezer interiors, shelves, bins, and gaskets
Vents & Overhead Surfaces: Vents, lights, and ledges
Trash: Trash cans and surrounding areas
Handwash Stations: Sinks, faucets, and splash areas

Air Quality

Because bakery environments involve dry ingredients, heat, and constant handling, cleaning success depends on using the right equipment and techniques for each task. For managing flour and everyday dust, specialized equipment may be needed.

Specialized tools or products we offer to promote healthy air quality include:

Wet/Dry Vacuums
AeraMax Air Purifiers
Disposable Microfiber Dust Mops (With Extenders Available)

Create a Cleaner, Safer Bakery Environment

Keeping bakery areas clean requires specialized tools, consistent processes, and a partner who understands foodservice environments. Partner with Americhem to build a bakery cleaning program that supports your ongoing growth. Contact us today to get started!

Backroom & Dispensers

While customers may never see them, backrooms and chemical storage areas are critical to the overall cleanliness, safety, and efficiency of grocery store operations. These spaces support every department, from restrooms and fresh-food areas to cafés and employee break rooms, and require consistent, organized cleaning routines to prevent cross-contamination, safety risks, and workflow disruptions.

A well-maintained backroom ensures cleaning teams can work efficiently while keeping chemicals, tools, and supplies properly stored and readily available. If you don’t have this already, we can help.

Routine Backroom Cleaning

Establishing a structured cleaning schedule helps maintain safety and compliance while keeping operations running smoothly. Typical backroom cleaning tasks include:

Sweeping and mopping floors to remove dust, debris, and spills
Wiping down storage racks and shelving to prevent buildup and contamination
Emptying and sanitizing trash bins to control odors and pests
Inspecting chemical storage areas
Restocking janitorial supplies as needed
Charging daily equipment (If applicable)

Routine monitoring of all areas in your back room ensures spills, leaks, or improperly stored products are addressed before they pose a hazard or delay your team’s cleaning routines.

Simplify Backroom Operations With a Trusted Partner

A clean, organized backroom is the backbone of a successful grocery store. Partner with Americhem to streamline your chemical programs, improve safety, and support every department with reliable janitorial and sanitation solutions. Contact us today to get started!

Restrooms

Restrooms are one of the most visible indicators of a grocery store’s overall cleanliness. Poorly maintained restrooms can directly impact profits, raise concerns about food safety, and damage your store’s reputation, especially in an age where customer feedback is instantly and so frequently shared online.

Clean restrooms encourage shoppers to stay longer, increasing the likelihood of additional purchases. Don’t risk scaring your customers away from dirty bathrooms, and let us help you maintain this critical area of your grocery store.

Complete Restroom Sanitation Programs

Maintaining clean, sanitary restrooms requires the right products, systems, and training. To have a comprehensive restroom program, you’ll want to prioritize the following key areas:

*High-Touch Points: Door handles, push plates, dispensers, baby-changing stations, and hand dryers require frequent disinfection.
*Supply Restocking: Ensure soap, paper products, and hand sanitizer are fully stocked to support proper hygiene and customer satisfaction.
Toilets, Urinals & Partitions: Clean and disinfect all fixtures, flush handles, and stall partitions to control germs and prevent stains and odors.
Sinks, Faucets & Countertops: High-touch surfaces should be disinfected regularly to prevent bacterial spread and maintain a clean appearance.
Floors & Drains: Restroom floors see heavy traffic and moisture, which in turn lead to slip hazards, biofilm buildup, and odors. These should be maintained regularly as part of your ongoing routines.
Mirrors, Walls & Fixtures: Clean mirrors, walls, and light fixtures to remove splashes, smudges, and residue that affect overall cleanliness perception.
Trash & Sanitary Bins: Empty and clean bins regularly to control odors and prevent overflow.
Odor Control: Use deodorization and ventilation cleaning to maintain a fresh, welcoming environment.

Hand Hygiene & Core Chemicals

Hand hygiene is essential for protecting employees, food handlers, and customers alike. Make sure you stock the following products to ensure these groups of people can take the initiative to maintain their own hygiene:

And keep the following chemicals available for your team to access and use as needed:

Recommended Equipment

Tennant i-mop Lite Floor Scrubber

Square Scrub Doodle Scrub Floor Cleaning

Kaivac All Floor Cleaning System

Minuteman Total Restroom Cleaning System

Protect Your Reputation With Cleaner Restrooms

Clean restrooms reinforce food safety, customer trust, and your store’s professional image. Partner with Americhem to implement restroom cleaning solutions that are efficient, consistent, and designed for grocery environments. Contact us today to get started!

Building Exterior

Cleanliness starts before customers ever step inside your store. Parking lots, access roads, ramps, sidewalks, and entrances all play a critical role in shaping first impressions and maintaining a safe, efficient shopping environment. From daily upkeep to seasonal challenges, exterior areas require durable equipment and a proactive cleaning strategy.

Parking Lots & Walkways

Outdoor spaces such as car parks, footpaths, and ramps must be kept clean to ensure safety and accessibility in all weather conditions. During warm and dry seasons, our commercial vacuum sweepers provide a fast, efficient way to clean large exterior areas. Push sweepers or ride-on models are ideal for collecting loose debris from sidewalks, parking areas, cart return areas, and entrances. Have stubborn dirt? Check out our array of pressure washers as well.

We also recognize that, in many cases, external contractors service these areas, but having the right tools ensures consistent results and an urgent response when needed. Learn more about our commercial sweepers and vacuums here.

Exterior Detail Cleaning

Exterior cleaning extends beyond large surfaces. Glass storefronts, exterior stair handrails, cigarette bins, and other small details all contribute to your store’s overall impression. Regular attention to these areas helps preserve property value and creates a welcoming environment for customers.

A well-maintained exterior not only improves customer perception but also reduces the amount of dirt and debris tracked indoors, lowering overall cleaning demands.

Make a Strong First Impression With a Cleaner Exterior

A clean exterior sets the tone for the entire shopping experience. Partner with Americhem to implement efficient, reliable exterior cleaning solutions that protect your property, improve safety, and elevate your store’s curb appeal. Contact us today to get started!

Cleaning Up Spills

Are you prepared to clean up spills?

Spills are an unavoidable hazard when you are responsible for a busy environment like a grocery store. That is why having the right tools and products on hand is so important. Given the liability risks of customer slip-and-fall incidents and the general inconvenience of shopping, it’s essential to be prepared to clean up spills promptly and efficiently.

Training & Certifications

Whether it’s ongoing certifications like bloodborne and pathogen cleaning or training on HAACP cleaning systems, our expert team provides easy-to-learn procedures for your staff.

Health & Wellness

Your staff will learn about the chain of infection, adjusting to community threat levels, the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and ATP testing to measure cleanliness levels. Helping you maintain a safe grocery store or convenience store for your staff and customers is our top priority.

Floor Care

Your staff will learn the techniques, proper procedures, chemical products, and equipment needed to achieve professional-looking floors, ensuring safety, efficiency, and long-lasting results that enhance the overall appearance of your grocery or convenience store.

Synthetic Floor Care

Your team will gain hands-on knowledge in cleaning, maintenance, and protection of synthetic floors. This includes daily and periodic care best practices, recommended products, equipment operation, and tips for extending floor life and appearance.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Systems are a performance-oriented standard that food service facilities and related businesses should follow. These systems ensure that staff adhere to proper food safety and compliance protocols. Our team will help you implement a HACCP system or fine-tune your existing plan.

Recommended Supplies for Grocery Stores

Safe, Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solutions.

Consumables

Cleaning Products

Tableware & serve ware

Equipment Service & Maintenance

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Equipment for Grocery stores

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Complimentary Facility Evaluation

Free, In-depth Analysis on Your Facility

What’s Included in Your Free Site Evaluation?

A detailed tour of your facility to understand your current equipment, layout, and cleaning processes.

A review of your existing machines to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for upgrades.

A strategic plan to enhance cleaning performance, efficiency, and ROI.

Expert suggestions tailored to your facility’s unique needs and goals.

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Choosing Americhem means more than just a distributor; it means partnering with a company committed to your success. Our grocery and convenience store cleaning solutions are supported by certified service, easy integration, and expert guidance every step of the way. Contact us today to get started!

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Grocery Store Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

Ready to simplify your cleaning process?

Grocery Store Cleaning Supplies

Grocery Entrance

Kaivac All Floor Cleaning System

Which Option Is Best for Your Facility?

Hog Heaven® 422 Anti-Fatigue Matting

Kaivac Cooler Case Cleaner

Comfort Flow™ Matting

Cleaning Up Spills

Training & Certifications

Health & Wellness

Recommended Supplies for Grocery Stores

Safe, Multi-Purpose Cleaning Solutions.

Consumables

Tork® PeakServe® Continuous™ Hand Towel

Berry Rhino-X® Coreless Roll Liner-38x60, 16 mic, Nat.

Tork® Advanced 2 Ply Mini Jumbo Roll Toilet Paper

Transcend® by Marcal® Roll Towel

Spartan foamyiQ® Foaming Handwash

GOJO® Automatic Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

Cleaning Products

Spartan Sani-T-10 Plus® Food Contact Sanitizer

Spartan Oven & Grill Cleaner

Spartan Chlorinated Degreaser

Spartan Sani-Tyze® Food Contact Sanitizer

Spartan Sure Step™ 59 Floor Cleaner

Spartan Consume® Drop-in-a-Drain® Treatment

Spartan SparClean® Pot & Pan Detergent 56

Spartan Metal Safe Machine Dish Detergent 58

Spartan Peroxy Protein Remover & Cleaner

Athea® Stainless Steel Cleaner Wipe

Tableware & serve ware

Dart® J Cup® Insulated EPS Foam Cup - 16 oz.

Dart® Plastic Lids, Straw-Slot Lids

Marcal Pro® Etiquette 2-Ply Interfold Napkin

Boardwalk® Polystyrene Fork

SOLO® Single-Sided Poly Paper Hot Cups

SOLO® Cappuccino Dome Sipper Lids

Equipment Service & Maintenance

No one has a team like ours!

Equipment for Grocery stores

Autonomous Machines

Floor Sweepers

Floor Scrubbers

Commercial Vacuums

Floor Machines

Specialty Equipment

Carpet Extractors

Want to purchase new equipment but don't have the capital?

Complimentary Facility Evaluation

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Grocery Store
Cleaning Equipment and Supplies

Autonomous
Machines

Floor
Sweepers

Floor
Scrubbers

Commercial
Vacuums

Floor
Machines

Specialty
Equipment

Carpet
Extractors