According to the Canadian government website, household cleaning products are classified as consumer products covered under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Hand soaps and body soaps are considered cosmetics regulated under the Food and Drugs Act (FDA).

In Canada, the commercial cleaning industry generates revenue of $9 billion and has seen annual growth year after year. There are over 34,000 businesses that fall under this umbrella with more than 190,000 employees.

The most popular DIY household cleaners mix baking soda, vinegar, and liquid dish soap. The baking soda is a mild abrasive, the acid in vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits and dirt, and dish soap cuts grease. What is a strong household cleaner? One of the strongest and most powerful household cleaners is baking soda.

The market size, measured by revenue, of the Janitorial Services industry in Canada was $7.8bn in 2023.