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Cleaning Kits as Preventative Maintenance Improves Retail Performance


In 2013, a pilot study was done in 15 national retail locations over a 5 week period. Store owners and operators were asked to test a very simple cleaning kit designed to target specialized POS equipment including card readers, touch screens and thermal printers.

The results showed that 100% recommended that this cleaning kit be implemented as preventative maintenance because:

  • Customers were more satisfied that card readers worked the first time

  • Lines moved faster since the devices functioned properly

  • Managers felt the small investment in the cleaning kit reduced need for service and device replacement

  • And, unexpectedly, cleaning increased employee pride!

Results and comments from Pilot study participants:

  • We no longer need to replace print heads every 8 weeks!

  • Loved the credit card cleaners…the cards run much better. No misreads!

  • This was a big eye opener to how dirty equipment gets in just one week. We normally don't clean it every week."

  • I believe taking the time once a week to do the cleaning could save a lot of downtime.

  • Card reader cleaning cards are great - loved it! Cards are running much better now!

POS Supply Solutions carries a wide array of cleaning cards formany devices! Use regularly on all your machines and see cost savings for years to come!


To learn more about Cleaning Cards, visit these pages:

Waffletechnology Helps Keep Your Business Running.

Hospitality Industry - Card Reader Cleaning Cards.

Why Use Technical Cleaning Cards?

Technical Cleaning Cards FAQ's