Business Details
46 Years
experience
Premium Multipurpose Cleaning Solutions in South Holland
Founded in 1980, Advanage Diversified Products has established itself as a leader in multipurpose cleaning solutions while maintaining a strong social mission. Our flagship product, ADVANAGE 20X The Wonder Cleaner, was invented by Nathan T. Edwards and Ruth Edwards to provide an environmentally friendly, highly effective cleaning solution. We prioritize hiring young individuals from underprivileged communities, offering them employment opportunities, sales training, and life skills development. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our phosphate-free, ultra-concentrated formula that reduces plastic waste through dilution. With over 40 million customers served, we combine product innovation with workforce development through our Advanage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on inner-city job creation and entrepreneurial education.Our manufacturing facility in Harvey, IL, supports nationwide distribution while maintaining strict quality control standards. The product's versatility addresses diverse cleaning needs across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our door-to-door sales model has created thousands of employment opportunities while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction ratings. We continuously invest in research and development to improve our biodegradable formula while expanding our social impact initiatives. This dual focus on product excellence and community empowerment defines our 40+ year legacy in the cleaning solutions industry.
Services
Multipurpose Cleaner
Concentrated Formula
Door-to-Door Sales
Distributor Program
Commercial Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in eco-friendly cleaning solutions
- Proprietary 20:1 dilution formula reduces plastic waste
- Social impact through inner-city youth employment programs
- Proven effectiveness on 1000+ surface types
- Comprehensive training for distributors and sales teams
What people say
Best cleaning product ever
Environmentally friendly solution
Worth its weight in gold
Revolutionized cleaning routines
Amazing degreaser capabilities
Services
Multipurpose Cleaner
ADVanage 20X is a concentrated cleaning solution that effectively tackles grease, grime, and stains on over 1000 surface types. The phosphate-free formula works as a degreaser, odor remover, and disinfectant while being safe for the environment. Users dilute the concentrate with water using recommended ratios for specific cleaning tasks.
Door-to-Door Sales
Our community-focused sales model employs young adults from inner-city neighborhoods to sell products directly to consumers. Sales representatives receive comprehensive training in product knowledge, customer service, and life skills while earning income through product sales and commissions.
Distributor Program
The FBA Distributor program enables entrepreneurs to build their own cleaning product business with low startup costs. Distributors earn income through direct sales and online referrals while receiving marketing support and access to fulfillment services from our company.
Commercial Cleaning
Our concentrated formula provides cost-effective cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial applications across multiple sectors. The product effectively handles heavy-duty cleaning requirements in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and facility maintenance while meeting environmental compliance standards.
Environmental Stewardship
We combine eco-friendly product formulation with social responsibility initiatives through our Advanage Foundation. The company's sustainability efforts include reducing plastic waste through concentrated formulas and creating employment opportunities in underserved communities.
People
Nathan T. Edwards
Founder and President
Entrepreneur and social innovator who co-invented ADVANAGE 20X in 1980. Established the company's community-focused business model that combines product sales with youth development programs. Recognized nationally for business excellence and social impact initiatives.
Ruth Edwards
Co-Founder
Business leader and co-inventor of the original Wonder Cleaner formula. Partnered with Nathan Edwards to develop the company's employment training programs for inner-city youth. Instrumental in establishing the Advanage Foundation's workforce development initiatives.
Questions
What makes ADVANAGE 20X different from other cleaners?
Our proprietary formula offers 20:1 dilution ratios, phosphate-free composition, and effectiveness on over 1000 surfaces while supporting environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
How do I use the concentrated formula?
Mix according to specific dilution ratios (20:1 for general cleaning) using the provided mixing applicator. Follow detailed instructions for different surfaces and cleaning requirements.
What social impact initiatives do you support?
We employ inner-city youth through door-to-door sales programs and operate the Advanage Foundation, which provides job training, entrepreneurial education, and recreational programs.
Can I become a distributor?
Yes, our FBA Distributor program offers low-cost business opportunities with marketing support, online sales tools, and fulfillment services for independent entrepreneurs.
Is the product environmentally friendly?
Yes, our phosphate-free formula reduces plastic waste through dilution, and we maintain sustainable business practices across manufacturing and distribution operations.
What commercial applications work best?
Our product excels in industrial settings including automotive repair, manufacturing facilities, transportation maintenance, and agricultural operations where heavy-duty cleaning is required.
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Todd Byrd
Mar 17, 2022
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Amazing cleaner! It gets the job done. Effective, environmental friendly, and multipurpose. I highly recommend this product.
