Born from two founders scrubbing shoes in an Ohio garage, SneakERASERS makes water-activated cleaning sponges and specialty care products that help restore shoes and other everyday gear. Its signature dual-layer erasers remove scuffs from smooth footwear without harsh chemicals, while the company also makes fabric-shoe detergent and portable wipes for quick touchups. The brand gained national attention after appearing on Shark Tank with ARod and Lori.
Sponge OutletFrom Kenmore, Sponge Outlet supplies bulk melamine eraser sponges and other cleaning products to consumers and professional cleaning operations. Its Instant Erase sponges are made in the USA from Basotect melamine foam, the same raw material used in Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and the company has served cleaning companies, hotels, and consumers for over a decade. Sponge Outlet also converts or packages additional cleaning supplies in the USA for janitorial, housekeeping, and auto-detailing customers.KENMORE, NY
DrillbrushBorn from a former electrician’s garage solution for cleaning car rims, Drillbrush makes drill-powered scrub brushes that fit standard cordless drills and impact drivers. Founder Anthony LaPolla developed the first brush after opening a car wash in Marcy, New York, in 2005, then began manufacturing and selling the design in 2007. The Upstate New York company now sells its color-coded brushes and scrubbing accessories to professional cleaners and homeowners around the world, with millions sold.MARCY, NY
Game Face GroomingBorn from a basketball-tournament problem, Game Face Grooming makes American-manufactured face and body wipes that help athletes and other active people clean up when there is no shower nearby. Founder and CEO Philip Williams drew on his sports-brand marketing experience to develop the line, which Walmart helped bring to more than 3,000 U.S. stores after the company’s 2016 U.S. Manufacturing Summit breakthrough. Game Face has since expanded into broader grooming and sneaker-care products while retaining its practical, on-the-go focus.325620EAST STROUDSBURG, PA
Kennedy IndustriesFounded by Jack and Kathy Kennedy more than 25 years ago, Kennedy Industries develops and ships cleaning products for athletic facilities and the people who use them. What began with the Kennedys packing orders from their home while raising their children has grown into a nationwide operation offering more than 50 products, with a particular focus on keeping wrestling rooms, martial arts gyms and other athletic spaces clean and safe.FOLCROFT, PA