Innovation Experience

Innovative Leaders Award Program

The Innovative Leaders Award Program highlights the industry’s latest innovations in the global cleaning industry. Participating exhibitors will showcase their products and technologies that have made an impact in the commercial, institution, and residential cleaning community.

Each will take the stage to unveil their most innovative products or services that address key challenges industry professionals are trying to solve in their daily operations while protecting the health of occupants. As the industry transforms and the needs of building occupants change, this program highlights products that elevate the standards of clean.

2025 Winners

Automation & Equipment Category

Category Winner Honorees

Gausium Robotics

Product Name: Miracle Cleaning Concept

The highest cleaning efficiency & level of automation with a 15,7 inch cleaning width. The independent Dual action Sweeping & Disk brush action in one-pass plus a self-cleaning tank, prevents downtime! Remote deployment and navigation, with a 3D -LiDAR includes remote fleet-management. The unique integrated cleaning agent, with 100% zero waste, plastic & PVOH free makes it today's most unique cleaning concept!

Diversey, a Solenis Company

Product Name: TASKI Ultimaxx 360

Description: The TASKI ULTIMAXX 360 – a next-generation compact scrubber that redefines how small and complex spaces are cleaned. The TASKI ULTIMAXX 360 transforms floor care from mopping methods to professional-grade mechanized cleaning, offering users a leap forward in performance, hygiene, and sustainability.

Kaivac, Inc.

Product Name: Kaivac 1050M

Description: The Kaivac 1050M integrates an indoor pressure washer and high-performance wet/dry vacuum for complete restroom, hard floor, and carpet care. With a floor cleaning hitch for push-behind operation, it rivals auto scrubbers and extractors in one platform. Built for multi-surface efficiency, it delivers professional-grade results with fewer machines.

Hygiene Solutions Category

Category Winner Honorees

Diversey, a Solenis Company

Product Name: LESSEAU®

The LESSEAU® Hand Wash System is a modern, sustainable approach to hand hygiene that’s turning heads in public and commercial washrooms. Developed by Diversey in partnership with Slimstones, it replaces traditional liquid soap dispensers with solid hand wash bars and sleek, high-performance dispensers.

Vectair Systems, Inc.

Product Name: V-Air Flow

Description: V-Air Flow delivers consistent fragrances in commercial spaces without aerosols. Sustainable design: more than 50% plant-based material refills, 100% recycled plastic dispenser. Compatible with rechargeable batteries and utilizes smart sensors. Uses the Venturi Effect for even 30-day fragrance distribution. Easy-to-use refills and no programming minimize maintenance.

Tork, an Essity brand

Product Name: Tork PeakServe Automatic Continuous Hand Towel Dispenser

Description: The Tork PeakServe Continuous Hand Towel Dispenser System is designed to enhance hygiene and efficiency in high, peak and medium-traffic environments. This innovative system addresses common restroom challenges, including towel runouts and inefficient refilling processes, by utilizing compressed towel bundles that allow for more towels to be stored in less space.

Facility Solution Care Products Category

Category Winner Honorees

Ecolab, Inc.

Product Name: Fill & Clean™ Series of Commercial-Grade Cleaners

The Ecolab® FaciliPro™ Fill & Clean™ Series of Commercial-Grade Cleaners offers the simplicity of ready-to-use (RTU) products with the cost advantages of concentrated chemistry. Each portable, refillable bottle generates approximately the equivalent of 16 RTU bottles — no dispenser needed. Easy to train, use, and store, the series supports safe practices, saves money and helps advance customer sustainability goals.

Clorox Pro

Product Name: Clorox Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes

Description: Clorox Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes safely clean and sanitize sensitive electronic equipment in one step. Specially designed for high-tech, high-touch surfaces, these EPA-registered wipes kill 99.9% of bacteria in 10 seconds while removing dust, fingerprints, and smudges—without damaging delicate screens.* Ideal for touchscreens, monitors, laptops, and keyboards in classrooms, offices, restaurants, and more.

SC Johnson Professional

Product Name: TruShot 2.0® No Rinse Sanitizer

Description: TruShot 2.0® No Rinse Sanitizer is a concentrated cleaner in a portable package. Safe for food contact surfaces, its 1-minute contact time kills up to 99.9% of foodservice bacteria without the need for rinsing. With a single 9 oz concentrate cartridge delivering up to 21 in-use quarts, TruShot 2.0® No Rinse Sanitizer is both cost effective and time saving.

Environment & Sustainability Category

Category Winner

Force of Nature

Product Name: The NEW Force of Nature Pro On Demand

Introducing the NEW On-Demand, carbon neutral, toxin-free way to disinfect, sanitize, clean & deodorize any hard surface. Force of Nature Pro On Demand uses electricity to convert tap water, plus an activator cartridge of salt, water & vinegar, into a powerful multi-purpose cleaner, deodorizer & EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant. The new ready to use generator will make store & dispense up to 20 gallons.

People’s Choice Award

Category Winner Honorees

Kaivac, Inc.

Product Name: Kaivac 1050M

The Kaivac 1050M integrates an indoor pressure washer and high-performance wet/dry vacuum for complete restroom, hard floor, and carpet care. With a floor cleaning hitch for push-behind operation, it rivals auto scrubbers and extractors in one platform. Built for multi-surface efficiency, it delivers professional-grade results with fewer machines.

Force of Nature

Product Name: The NEW Force of Nature Pro On Demand

Description: Introducing the NEW On-Demand, carbon neutral, toxin-free way to disinfect, sanitize, clean & deodorize any hard surface. Force of Nature Pro On Demand uses electricity to convert tap water, plus an activator cartridge of salt, water & vinegar, into a powerful multi-purpose cleaner, deodorizer & EPA registered hospital grade disinfectant. The new ready to use generator will make store & dispense up to 20 gallons.

GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific)

Product Name: Dixie Ultra® SmartStock® Mini Tri-Tower Cutlery Dispenser

Description: The Dixie Ultra® SmartStock® Mini Tri-Tower Cutlery Dispenser efficiently holds up to 195 utensils in one compact, 3-in-1 station. It features one-at-a-time dispensing to reduce waste and boost hygiene. Its enclosed design keeps utensils organized, while color-coded refill alerts and pre-configured packs simplify restocking, helping operators and maintainers keep foodservice areas efficient and sanitary.

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