ADVANAGE Commercial

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you don't find your question or need further information, please contact us.

1. As a commercial customer, can we still purchase ADVANAGE is quarts as well as in gallons and 55-gallon drums?

Commercial customers can purchase quarts in cases (12 quarts to a case).

2. Is Nathan T. Edwards, founder of ADVANAGE Diversified, still active with ADVANAGE and what is his role?

Mr. Edwards is CEO of ADVANAGE. Mrs. Edwards is Executive Vice President. Both are full-time and actively involved in all aspects of the business including New Challenge.

3. I have an Austin Gold Card. Will I be able to receive the same discount as a commercial buyer?

Yes, as long as no other discounts have been applied.

4. What is the pH level of ADVANAGE?

12.5

5. How can I get SDS (Safety Data Sheets) on ADVANAGE?

Go to the Products tab on this web site and make a request.

6. Does procurement for ADVANAGE 20X from ADVANAGE Diversified Products, Inc. count as a purchase from a small business and/or one from a Minority Certified Enterprise Business.

Yes in both cases. We are minority business enterprise - MBE National Minority Supplier Development Council (Chicago Chapter) Certificate No. CM169. We also meet all SBA size standards to qualify as a small business:

7. Why aren’t your ADVANAGE products available in retail stores?

The retail business model is very different from ours. In retail, the largest expense is advertising. In our business, the largest expense is our sales organization. If we went into retail, we would be unable to realize our corporate mission to bring hope and opportunity to young people living in the impoverished, underprivileged neighborhoods of America.

8. Just how ‘Green’ is ADVANAGE and your other Wonder Cleaners?

The raw materials that go into ADVANAGE are “greener’ today than ever before. According to an independent testing lab, ADVANAGE recently surpassed the United States Government’s standards and specifications for ‘Ready Biodegradability.’ ADVANAGE exceeded the EPA’s standard of 70% by 7.6%. The testing was conducted according to the “Modified OECD Screening Test for Ready Biodegradability.”

9. What about customer service? Who do we call if not clear on dilutions and/or cleaning methods?

Call our Harvey, IL office at 877-588-8391 and ask for Commercial Sales.

10. How does the surfactant in the new ADVANAGE pick up grease and oil?

To thoroughly remove grease and oil (whose chemical properties cause them to reject water), the cleaning liquid and oil must mix together so that when wiped, the oil and cleaner are removed as one.

If the oil and cleaning liquid do not combine (emulsify – the mixture of two unblendable liquids), then the oil will remain on the surface and the cleaning materials.

ADVANAGE’s proprieatry surfactant chemically interacts with oil and water and breaks down the surface tension (barrier) between the two liquids. This causes the two to mix together, thus making it easy to clean without leaving any residual stains on the surface or the cleaning utensils.