Clean the Supermarket tier list
Every key and ability ranked from S (mandatory) to C (late or skip). Tap any upgrade in the board below to read the reasoning behind its placement.
Last updated 2026-06-28 · By Jim Liu
Summary
- S tier: Carry Capacity. It changes every shift from trip 1.
- A tier: Move Speed and Auto-Sort. High value once carry is up.
- B tier: Shelf Sense and Section Unlocks. Situational but real.
- C tier: Cleanup Burst. Earns its place eventually, never first.
Interactive tier board
Tap any upgrade to read the reasoning behind its placement. Rankings assume a co-op shift of 2 to 4 players on Day 1.
The tier list explained
Why each upgrade sits where it does.
S tier: mandatory from the start
Carry Capacity earns its S slot because +3 held items shows up immediately and does not fade in value as you improve. Every trip for the rest of a shift benefits from it. No other single upgrade comes close in the early game.
A tier: high value, not unconditional
Move Speed and Auto-Sort are A tier. Speed cuts the time crossing long lanes, and Auto-Sort speeds up placing obvious items. Both are strong, but their value only appears once your carry is already up and you know where items go.
B tier: situational but real
Shelf Sense is B because it helps most right when a new section unlocks and item names are unfamiliar. Section Unlocks is B because bigger sections earn more, but only after the basics make your current aisles efficient.
C tier: eventually yes, early no
Cleanup Burst clears small scatter clusters near your cart. It is a useful end-of-round tool, but it costs more than it saves in your first shifts. C tier means buy it after the rest, not instead of them.
For the priority order within keys alone, see the keys guide. For the full purchase sequence, see the upgrade order guide.
How We Verified
The aisle map on this site is built from the in-game sorting layout: ten aisles, A1 Fresh Produce through A10 Pantry / Canned, each with its own shelf color cue. The Item Locator matches a grocery item to its aisle so you can sort it without guessing.
Before publishing an aisle or item mapping, we compare the item name, the aisle label, and the shelf color in a live Clean the Supermarket server. Codes are rechecked daily because Roblox games can patch reward systems without notice.
Frequently asked questions
What is S tier in the Clean the Supermarket tier list?
Carry Capacity. It gives the highest value of any single upgrade because holding more grocery items improves every trip for the rest of the shift.
Why is Cleanup Burst C tier?
Cleanup Burst clears small scatter clusters near your cart. It is genuinely handy at the end of a messy round, but it never belongs ahead of carry, speed, or auto-sort.
Is Shelf Sense worth buying?
Yes, situationally. Shelf Sense highlights likely nearby shelf matches, which helps most right when a new section unlocks and item names are still unfamiliar.
Does this tier list apply to solo runs?
Mostly yes. Carry Capacity stays S regardless of group size, and Move Speed and Auto-Sort keep their slots whether you play solo or in a four-player shift.
Data verified June 2026. Fan-made guide, not affiliated with Roblox or the game developer.