3 Wiping Products Every C-Store Should Have On-Hand

Whether fueling up a vehicle, grabbing a cup of coffee or a quick bite to eat, convenience stores (also known as C-stores) are, as their name implies, convenient for those on the go. While the average C-store visit lasts only 4 minutes, many customers return to the same location multiple times per week. And one of the driving factors in becoming the C-store of choice is cleanliness.

Research from CSP found that 53% of C-store shoppers consider cleanliness to be a crucial factor when selecting a location to visit. Serving hundreds of customers per day can cause areas to need regular, frequent cleaning. And having the right products on hand can make that process fast and simple. These are the 3 wiping products we recommend to maintain a clean, welcoming and profitable convenience store.

A General Purpose Wiper for Quick Wiping Tasks

Small spills, drips and messes may not require a lot of elbow grease, but they should be addressed quickly to keep convenience store spaces looking and feeling clean. Clean Task® Utility Wipers are ideal for a wide range of tasks. The compact pop-up box makes these wipers incredibly portable. Engineered for everyday convenience, Clean Task Utility Wipers provide a quality clean for medium-duty tasks at a cost-effective price point. Made using through air drying (TAD) for a soft, absorbent towel, each sheet offers a low-lint performance. This is an excellent choice for removing fingerprints from glass doors and wiping down convenience store equipment like self-checkouts, cash registers, ATMs and more.

A Versatile Foodservice Wiper for Back-of-House

In-store foodservice sales continue to climb for convenience stores as they blur the lines between C-store and Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). Foodservice sales accounted for $58.7 billion and 20.4% of all in-store convenience store sales in 2023. As demand increases, so does competition. And many C-stores are diversifying product offerings beyond the classics, which is leading to more culinary work in the backrooms. Clean Task® Foodservice Towels are color-coded to prevent cross-contamination while being used again and again. Available in green, pink and blue (antimicrobial), Clean Task Foodservice Towels are ideal for cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas, bakery displays and food warmers while combating foodborne risks.

A Strong DRC Wiper for Routine Cleaning Tasks

Many visitors stop at a C-store because they need fuel. But 84% of customers claim that the cleanliness of the store is a deciding factor on whether they venture inside or not. For more standardized C-store cleaning routines, it’s important to have a wiper that’s strong, durable and efficient. TOOLBOX® Z300 Wipers can clean up oil, grease, dirt (and yes, also spilled Slurpee) with ease. Made using our innovative DRC technology, Z300 wipers are cloth-like, low-lint and contain 45% recycled fibers. The convenient pop-up box allows quick access to the wipers and can fit perfectly alongside other cleaning materials on a cleaning cart to travel from the restrooms, the counter, the backroom and beyond.

Keep convenience store spaces clean—both inside and out—with the right wiping products from Sellars. By choosing the best wipers for each task, store employees can clean more efficiently and cost-effectively. Learn more about our wiping products by visiting our new website.