2026 Winter Olympics Floor Care Strategy

Travelers and Olympians alike were greeted by autonomous cleaners at Italy’s busiest airport in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Gausium, in partnership with Ing. O. Fiorentini SpA, deployed its Omnie cleaning robots to support facility management in addressing floor care needs. The result was a hygienic high-traffic environment, pointing to a global solution for commercial cleaning executives electing how to optimize operations in their own well-traveled facilities.

Cleaning robots can be effective coworkers, providing management a sustainable solution for current challenges—labor recruitment and retainment, shrinking budgets, and compliance expectations. They are also supportive of staff, augmenting cleaning systems that result in improved safety and overall operational efficiency. In facilities where foot traffic is ongoing, such as airports, it is imperative to maintain floor cleanliness standards. Cleaning robots provide a way to navigate busy environments and enhance floor care.

According to Gentle Cleaners LLC, the application of autonomous cleaning equipment in U.S. airports resulted in a 25 percent cost reduction. Although cleaning robots may be a large initial expenditure, their long-term savings benefits offer a lucrative payoff. When preparing for large-scale events—Winter Olympics or otherwise—it is beneficial to include robotic floor cleaners as a possible technology to tackle large surface areas with success.