Spic N Span Peter Oakes Celebrating Retirement

Peter Oakes, owner of Spic N Span Cleaning Products is celebrating over retirement after over 40 years in business and his 79th birthday, the two events marking significant milestones in both his personal and professional life.

Spic N Span Cleaning Products began as Spic N Span Car Detailing before Peter transitioned into a cleaning store, his wife Yvonne said it was a seamless transition.

As a result, he operated the car detailing business for five years, and then the current cleaning retail store for 35 years.

Yvonne says she’s extremely proud of him.

After a fulfilling over 40 years in business, Peter has decided to hand the business over under the same name to continue.

Determined to continue the much-loved name of the business, one that many people in Ingham rely on for cleaning products, Peter and Yvonne are thrilled to announce that a young couple have purchased the store along with the business name.

“I wish them all the luck in the world!” said Yvonne when asked about the new owners.

“We are so glad that this young couple bought it, they're well-known people in the town, so they will just build it up even more.”

Yvonne believes that Peter was able to stay in business so long due to his pleasant demeanour and kindness.

“Peter's a good businessman he tells people how to look after their things and he's just a very pleasant person,” she said.