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
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
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
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
People’s Choice Award
- Category Winner
- Honorees
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.
Innovation Showcase & Theater (Booth #1447)
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This is the one place on the expo floor to explore new technologies, innovations, and cutting-edge solutions. It will showcase the latest products poised to transform the professional cleaning industry and shape the world.
Onsite attendees will vote for the People's Choice Award winner. Visit Booth #1447 to view all the products in contention for this award and vote.
Before You Vote!
Things to Consider
What Makes a Product Innovative? Based on the criteria below, please consider the following before submitting your vote.
Impactful
Having or manifesting a great impact or effect.
Practical
Adapted or designed for actual use; useful.
Sustainable
Pertaining to a system that maintains its own viability by using techniques that allow for continual reuse.
Competitive Advantage
The condition in which the product can mature and adapt over time and places the company in favorable or superior business position
Originality
Freshness or novelty, as of an idea, method, or performance.
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