If you run a cleaning business, shoe covers are one of those supplies that seems tiny until you do the math. Go through them faster than you planned, and someone's making an emergency store run at retail prices. Order the right amount once, and you stop thinking about them entirely.
Here's the simple way to figure out your real monthly number — and which pack size actually makes sense for your crew.
The basic math
One home entry = one fresh pair = 2 covers. Clients notice when a crew re-uses covers between houses, so budget a fresh pair per visit, per person.
Covers per month = crew size × homes per day × 2 covers × working days
Add about 10% for tears and doubling up on rainy days.
Quick reference table
| Your crew | Homes per day (each) | Covers per month | The right pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo cleaner | 4 | ~175 | 200 Pack |
| 2-person team | 4 | ~350 | 400 Pack |
| 3-person team | 5 | ~660 | 1000 Pack (covers ~6 weeks) |
| 4+ crew | 5 | ~880+ | 1000 Pack, monthly |
(Based on 22 working days. Round up — running out mid-route costs more than the covers do.)
Why the pack size matters more than the price tag
The per-cover price drops hard as the pack grows. On our water-resistant blue line:
| Pack | Price | Per cover |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Pack | $23.99 | ~24¢ |
| 200 Pack | $35.99 | ~18¢ |
| 400 Pack | $52.99 | ~13¢ |
| 1000 Pack | $99.99 | ~10¢ |
A four-person crew buying 100-packs as needed spends about $240 a month. The same crew on a monthly 1000-pack spends $99.99 — same covers, roughly 58% less. That's the whole trick: buy the month, not the week.
Which type for which jobs
- Water-resistant (our everyday blue): standard residential and office cleaning. Non-slip sole, tear-resistant, goes on fast at the door. Blue water-resistant packs →
- Waterproof: carpet-cleaning routes, post-construction cleans, wet exterior walk-ins — anywhere soaked shoes meet finished floors. Waterproof XL packs →
- Black: crews who want a lower-profile look on commercial jobs. Black packs →
Sizing: XL fits work boots up to size 13 — when in doubt, size up. Large works for most sneakers and standard shoes.
One last tip
Set your reorder when the box is a third full, not when it's empty. Orders placed before 10 AM PST ship the same day with free shipping, so a Tuesday reorder is on the truck Tuesday — but why cut it close?
Stock the van once a month and forget about it. That's what the bulk packs are for.
Questions about outfitting a bigger crew or a recurring order? Reach us at info@innovativehaus.com — we're happy to help you size it.
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