What is Essential 8?
Essential 8 is a comprehensive approach that identifies opportunities to achieve cleaner, healthier, safer, more productive, and more sustainable facility management and operations. It’s a partnership between BradyPLUS and you to holistically evaluate and take actionable steps to create a clean and green environment at the total lowest cost.
BradyPLUS Knows CLEAN
We’ve built our reputation as industry leading experts in cleaning for commercial, educational, institutional, and industrial environments.
We are your single source for all facility supply needs, from the basic every day items to specialized products, such as ride-on auto scrubbers and no-touch restroom accessories. Our customized cleaning solutions will perfectly suit your needs.
BradyPLUS Knows GREEN
We are committed to being an industry leader in promoting responsible business practices that support more sustainable communities.
With our own LEED® Accredited Professionals and CIMS-GB ISSA Certification experts on staff, we offer cleaning product solutions, best practices training, and advanced procurement platforms to support clean and green building environments.
BradyPLUS Knows SERVICE
We have a proven track record of being there for our clients when they need us most, whether it’s a crisis that demands a last-minute delivery, an all-night training, a timely equipment repair, or a bilingual training session.
We go above and beyond because our customers deserve it, and we won’t stop until your needs are met. That’s the BradyPLUS Way.
Not Sure Where to Start?
We screen for 8 solutions in every essential facility operation.
1. Surfaces
2. Floors
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting chemicals
- Floor finishes and coatings
- Carpet care cleaning chemicals
- Cleaning tools and accessories
- Cleaning equipment
3. Indoor Air Quality
- Entryway matting systems
- Microfiber cleaning tools and accessories
- High filtration cleaning equipment
- Low or no VOC cleaning chemicals
- Drain care
- Air purifiers and monitors
4. Personal Care
- Hand soap and sanitizers
- Sanitary paper products
- Menstrual care products
- Dispensing systems
- Baby changing station products
- Guest amenities
5. Waste
- Receptacles and liners
- Cleaning carts and utility trucks
- Drain care products
6. Fixtures
- Restroom fixtures - autofaucets, autoflushers, waterfree urinals, and other accessories
- Restroom partitions
- Building signage
- Light fixtures and lighting
7. Functional Supplies
- Other building maintenance cleaning accessories
- Warewash, laundry chemicals, and supplies
- Foodservice disposable products
- Packaging products
8. Processes
- Consultation and expertise to assist with facility care workflow and efficiencies
- Standard operating procedures, procurement platforms, preventative maintenance plans, cooperative purchasing agreements, and business reviews
Here's How We Do It
Our Consultative Road Map
Discovery
Identify the areas of opportunities while performing an Essential 8 assessment.
Product
Align the best products and solutions for your facility's essential touch points.
Processes
Implement best practices and processes with a focus on productivity, safety, and training.
Procurement
Standardize and streamline the supply chain to best fit your unique needs.
Results
Achieve lower operating costs and a cleaner, healthier, safer, more productive, and more sustainable facility.
Get Started!
During the Essential 8 Solutions facility assessment one of our highly experienced consultants will perform a comprehensive facility walkthrough and work with you to identify areas of improvement in your building maintenance program. This assessment is 100% complimentary at no cost to you, no contracts, no credit cards and no obligation.