How To Clean Slatwall and Slatwall Hooks

Using slatwall is one of the easiest and most effective ways to display retail store products. Whether your store sells t-shirts, sweaters, jackets, handbags or even toys, you can use a slatwall to display them. Their peg-in design gives store owners the ability to easily move the product around, maximizing their overall amount if display space. To ensure it remains attractive and appealing, though, you must invest some of your time and energy into cleaning both the slatwall and the hooks; here's how you do it:

Remove The Product

The first step in cleaning slatwall is to remove all of the product from it. Depending on the size and scope of your slatwall, this may or may not be an easy process. Some store owners may try to save time by leaving product on the slatwall, but you really can't give it a thorough cleaning this way. Instead, pull off all of the product and lay it off to the side while you clean it. You can place the product in a shopping buggy, baskets or even bread trays. Just remember to place it in an area where it's not going to gather more dust or dirt.

Cleaning Slatwall

Once all of the product is removed, it's time to start cleaning the slatwall. There are several different ways to approach this, but I've found that a solution of white, distilled vinegar mixed with water offers an effective, all-natural way to clean slatwall. Fill up a plastic spray bottle with half vinegar and half water. Using this solution, spray the slaywall while wiping it down with clean paper towels. Don't worry about the somewhat pungent odor of the vinegar, as it will go away once it dries. The truth is that vinegar actually kills germs, mildew, mold and bacteria that cause bad odors, so it's really working to your advantage. You can use diluted vinegar on practically anything in your store, including slatwall, gondolas, freezers, coolers, etc.

Cleaning Slatwall Hooks

Cleaning the hooks pretty much involves the same technique as cleaning the slatwall. Hopefully, you have some of the diluted vinegar left over. Give the hooks a good coating of vinegar and wipe them down with a clean paper towel. When you are finished, leave both the slatwall and the hooks out to dry for 10-15 minutes before placing the product back on them. Sorry if you were expecting more, but that's all it takes to clean slatwall and slatwall hooks!