Readers Choice Awards 2023 Winners

The inaugural Readers' Choice Awards honor innovation and excellence in products that contribute to the efficient and profitable operations, maintenance and cleaning of institutional and commercial buildings in the United States. Readers of Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions magazines determined the year's winning products.

The program recognizes 27 manufacturer winners in seven main categories and two bonus categories.

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Category Winners: Exterior Maintenance Products

The Garland Company, Inc.
StressPly Legacy
StressPly Legacy sets a new bar for sustainability in modified bitumen roofing. Twenty recycled plastic bottles are woven into the scrim on each roll, and each batch has eight tires' worth of recycled crumb rubber. The smog-reducing mineral has the air-cleaning power of 19 trees. Performance is not sacrificed, as StressPly Legacy lasts over twice as long as a single ply roof.
Kingspan Light + Air
Series 1200 Polycarbonate Unit Skylights
Series 1200 unit skylights, available in single, double or triple glazed options, are ideal for commercial and industrial spaces. Manufactured with an aluminum frame to ensure easy installation, they are also available thermally broken or with a thermal barrier for projects with high thermal requirements, and are an excellent option for both new and retrofit applications.
Solatube International, Inc.
SolaMaster
SolaMaster is Solatube's bestselling tubular daylighting device that delivers the highest quality daylight to spaces where traditional windows and skylights cannot reach. Its patented optical technologies and proprietary Spectralight Infinity Tubing deliver energy efficient performance while minimizing heat gain/loss and screening damaging UV/infrared wavelengths.

Category Winners: Restroom Fixtures, Consumables & Plumbing

Elkay
ezH2O Quick Filter Change Wrapper
The Quick Filter Change Wrapper is a convenient drop-down wrapper for ezH2O Bottle Filling Stations that allows for easy access to the filter, shut-off valve, and power supply without removing the entire wrapper. With filter changes that are up to 5x faster, facilities teams can save time replacing filters and conducting routine maintenance.
Noritz America
Hybrid Hot Series
Hybrid Hot merges the storage benefits of standard tank water heaters with the energy efficiency of condensing tankless technology. Water heated by the tankless unit moves to a tank equipped with a special heat trap to help maintain ample supplies of hot water. The tank's high-density cement lining provides maximum protection against the corrosive effects of hot water.
Vaask
Vaask
The newest Vaask touchless hand sanitizer dispenser now features an online monitoring dashboard and app that automatically alerts staff when it is time to refill, eliminating the chore of checking each unit and ensuring they always stay filled. Built to last of cast aluminum and steel, Vaask has no batteries to change, and a PalmPilot sensor prevents drips and mess.

Category Winners: Building Maintenance & Cleaning Tools

Optisolve Ltd.
Pathfinder Surface Imaging
Pathfinder is a state-of-the-art surface imaging technology for precise contamination detection. This advanced tool swiftly identifies surface contamination and irregularities in the form of heat-mapped images. Enhancing cleaning processes, and contributing to superior hygiene and safety standards in diverse environments.
Tolco Corporation
Bowl Mop Caddy
Bowl Mop Caddy's rugged design features a friction-fit bottle component, reducing the risk of losing or damaging parts and enhancing durability compared to a clip mechanism. The large handle allows for effortless transport, even with gloves. It provides secure, sturdy storage for the brush and quart bottle when not in use. And it's versatile — compatible with a wide range of Tolco products.
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U.S. Products
Pegasus 500H
Pegasus 500H, the ultimate facility maintenance machine, cleaning all soft surfaces — from delicate upholstery to the toughest of high-traffic carpeted flooring. Dual 5.7-inch 3-stage vacuum motors deliver an impressive 100 inches of water lift and 200 CFM. When paired with the U.S. Products Sharp Shooter Wand, this combo results in industry leading dry times.

Category Winners: Floor and Carpet Care

New Pig
PIG Designer Series Adhesive-Backed Grippy Floor Mat
Make a floor safety fashion statement with New Pig's 87 percent recycled mat. The Grippy Designer Series delivers a colorful, environmentally friendly mat when appearance and sustainability matter. The adhesive-backed mat stays in place — no shifting, bunching, or flipping. It absorbs liquids to keep floors clean, dry and safe, and it's cleaned with broom, vacuum, mop, wet vac, or carpet/floor scrubber.
The Malish Corporation
Diamond Devil
Diamond Devil Concrete and Terrazzo Restoration & Polishing System delivers superior results in fewer steps saving more money. Three steps vs. the typical six-step polishing process means less time on floor. The innovative system works on most floor machines using only water. Achieve remarkable results with the chemical-free, patent pending Diamond Devil System.
The Malish Corporation
Flex Scrub
Flex Scrub, the ultimate bristled floor pad, blends the easy installation of a traditional pad with the cleaning power of a brush. It works with most existing machines, attaching as quickly and simply as a regular pad. Flex Scrub delivers a deeper level of cleaning: agitating chemicals, pushing them into grout lines and highs-lows where pads can't reach.

Category Winners: Software

ARC Facilities
ARC Facilities
Facilities are filled with building and equipment documentation, which is inaccessible to technicians in the field. Our innovative mobile software is built with artificial intelligence and machine learning to extract vital building information, deliver it through an intuitive app, and empower facilities teams to mitigate risk, capture knowledge and increase productivity.
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FSI
CMMS/EAM Suite of Software (CMS)
CMMS/EAM Suite of Software (CMS) is a CMMS purpose-built for healthcare maintenance management. Build by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals, CMS is a fully integrated solution for asset management, compliance, data collection, analytics, space management, capital planning and more, all in one product.
WellStat
WellStat Energy Management Software
WellStat's Energy Management platform allows our customers to manage energy in real time. Our powerful mobile and web applications provide actionable data analytics, insight on energy usage and costs and customizable alerting. Our user-friendly dashboard provides the information you need on budgets, variance reporting, tenant billing, M&V, tariff engine and much more.

Category Winners: HVAC & IAQ

ACCO Brands - TruSens
Performance Series Air Purifier
TruSens Performance Series Air Purifiers deliver complete coverage in professional spaces with a powerful clean air delivery rate (CADR), True HEPA/Activated Carbon filtration and maintenance free TRU-BEAM UV-C. For large professional spaces, also features Remote Sensorpod Air quality monitor that ensures cleaner air, right where you need it. No installation required.
Greentech Environmental
Greentech Filters+
Introducing revolutionary Greentech Filters+: True mechanical HVAC filters with low pressure drop. Achieving MERV 11A & 13A while maintaining MERV 8 & 10 airflow. Engineered for improved energy efficiency and helps aging HVACs. Combining Nanofiber tech with ODOGard for powerful odor and VOC removal. Ideal for diverse applications, odor control, and indoor agriculture.
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WellStat
WellStat
WellStat is an IAQ monitor used by building management teams to responsibly assure healthy air quality conditions. We use the highest caliber sensors available and maintain systemic accuracy through persistent, over the air calibration that never requires maintenance. Pairing our 14-plus sensors with our platform enables real time alerts and flexibility to individual needs.

Category Winners: Cleaning Chemicals

IIVUS Marketing INC
Bring It On Cleaner
Bring It On Cleaner was formulated to remove the toughest stains from many different kinds of surfaces. Over time, hard water buildup and residue will form on and around the shower door, shower head, bathtub drain, toilet bowl, and bathroom tile. This innovative cleaning solution will leave all of these surfaces spotless.
PortionPac Chemical Corp.
102 All Purpose Cleaner
PortionPac green 102 All Purpose Cleaner tackles the toughest tasks with ease both on, and above, the floor. This gentle, biodegradable, Green Seal certified cleaner is a powerful tool against grease and grime on non-porous hard surfaces. With the yellow 1802 and red 264N, users have everything they need for a spotless, pathogen-free environment.
Reckitt's Lysol Pro Solutions
800-count Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
The 800-count Lysol Disinfecting Wipes offer a more cost-effective wipe compared to Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 80-count canister. It also helps elevate hygiene practices and reduce packaging waste. Each bucket can be refilled and reused 25 times, helping minimize staff replenishment occasions and save storage space.

Bonus Category Winners: Breakthrough Technology

The Garland Company, Inc.
StressPly Legacy
StressPly Legacy sets a new bar for sustainability in modified bitumen roofing. 20 recycled plastic bottles are woven into the scrim on each roll, and each batch has 8 tires' worth of recycled crumb rubber. The smog-reducing mineral has the air-cleaning power of 19 trees. Performance is not sacrificed, as StressPly Legacy lasts over twice as long as a single ply roof.
Greentech Environmental
Greentech Filters+
Introducing revolutionary Greentech Filters+: True mechanical HVAC filters with low pressure drop. Achieving MERV 11A & 13A while maintaining MERV 8 & 10 airflow. Engineered for improved energy efficiency and helps aging HVACs. Combining Nanofiber tech with ODOGard for powerful odor and VOC removal. Ideal for diverse applications, odor control, and indoor agriculture.
NaceCare Solutions
NaceCare NUC 244NX Ultra-Compact Battery Scrubber
Equipped with our unique NX300 battery technology, the 244NX scrubber offers a 10-year life with twice-daily use, 2500 charge cycles, and 1-hour fast charging. It cuts water use by 80 percent, cleans 3 times faster than mopping, and reduces labor costs by 70 percent. It combines scrubbing and drying in a single pass, enhancing safety, while its ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue.
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Bonus Category Winners: Healthy Buildings

NaceCare Solutions
NaceCare RBV 150NX & NXH Battery Vacuum Backpacks
Equipped with our NX300 36V Battery and 350W digital brushless motor — 2,250 hours of life — our RBV 150NX & NXH vacuum backpacks deliver up to 90 minutes runtime, 50 percent increase in airflow and suction, clean 15,000 square feet per hour, have 0.3 micron at 99.97 percent filtration efficiency, and maximum comfort. They are quiet and ideal for day cleaning and high-traffic areas on any floor surface.
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Waterless Co. Inc.
EverPrime
Battling floor drain odors? Use EverPrime! It is your most simple and cost-effective odor barrier primer. Does not evaporate. Lasts indefinitely unless flushed out. Avoids odor calls and monthly trap replenishing. Great for restrooms, kitchens, mechanical rooms and outlying areas. Only $2.30 a trap.
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WellStat
WellStat
WellStat is an IAQ monitor used by building management teams to responsibly assure healthy air quality conditions. We use the highest caliber sensors available and maintain systemic accuracy through persistent, over the air calibration that never requires maintenance. Pairing our 14-plus sensors with our platform enables real time alerts and flexibility to individual needs.