Seeing her dog's paws discolored and irritated from harsh lawn chemicals, Chris Scott realized that she wanted to make changes to her own cleaning products business to make it friendly to the environment.
Res-Q Cleaning Solutions developed GOBioBased cleaning products in 2002 using plant-based solutions that contain no petrochemicals. Over the last year sales have jumped more than 100 percent as awareness of green products has increased.
"Our sales were strong even during the downturn," says Scott, who has owned the Reynoldsburg-based business with her husband, Steve, since 2000. "But this year it's really snowballed. We will exceed our sales goals."
The company makes cleaning solutions for industry, households, and zoos. They also manufacture all-natural shampoo for small pets and livestock. All packaging is recyclable as well.
In addition to selling their GOBioBased brand, Res-Q also manufactures cleaning solutions for independent labels.
GOBioBased is distributed across the U.S., says Scott, and she is investigating requests from European businesses to sell the brand as well.
Scott says she expects continued growth over the next several years as awareness of green products rises further and government regulations prompt more businesses and consumers to purchase green cleaning products.
Scott plans to add at least two more employees to her current five by the end of the year.
Source: Chris Scott, Res-Q Cleaning Solutions
Writer: Val Prevish