Amsterdam Innovation Award 2026 Announces Shortlist

The Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award shortlist highlights the latest industry innovations driving meaningful change and progress across cleaning and hygiene.

“Once again, this year, we have seen how Interclean Amsterdam exhibitors from around the world serving the cleaning industry continue to invest in innovation and evolution. In each category, there is a good spread of companies, and our final nominees each offer something different within their category,” says Michelle Marshall, Editor of European Cleaning Journal.

Selected by an independent jury of industry specialists, the nominees represent excellence across Sustainability and Environment, Smart Technology & Digitalisation, Health & Hygiene, and Workforce & Ergonomics. Each entry was assessed on innovation, ease of adoption, and its ability to address real operational challenges.

The contenders, chosen from a total of 94 applications, are listed by category:
 
Sustainability & Environment
While sustainability is now deeply embedded in the cleaning sector—and all products must be developed with that in mind—the most innovative businesses continue to push boundaries and raise standards.

Shortlisted:

• Essity Hygiene and Health AB (Stand 10.101)
  Tork Hygiene for All: certified inclusive washroom dispensing
• Lucart Group (Stand 12.301)
  EcoNatural Flow: tissue and dispensers made from recycled beverage cartons
• Renova France SASU (Stand 12.716)
  Renova TextilPapier: toilet paper produced from recycled textiles

Smart Technologies & Digitalisation
New ideas continue to emerge on how technology and digitalisation can impact the work of cleaning operatives and facility managers. These developments are making solutions more practical, cost-effective, and productive.

Shortlisted:

• FacilityApps (Stand 05.524)
  Virtual Reality Training for Cleaners: immersive multilingual training platform
• Kärcher b.v. (Stand 01.135)
  KIRA B 200: safety-certified, fully autonomous scrubber dryer.
• Lionsbot International (Stand 01.231)
  T1: AI-powered robotic toilet cleaning system.

Health & Hygiene
We all know the crucial role professional cleaning plays in maintaining health. In this category, nominees present innovative solutions that promote excellence in areas where hygiene is paramount.

Shortlisted:

• JVD (Stand 12.405)
  Novven 3: smart PPE decontamination and drying cabinet
• OPHARDT Hygiene (Stand 10.300)
  PRAESIDIO Fuel Cell: battery-free touchless sanitizer dispenser
• Vileda Professional (Stand 05.307)
  TraXero Wheel Cleaner: ergonomic wheel decontamination system

Workforce & Ergonomics
The workforce and ergonomics category acknowledges the fact that the cleaning industry is still all about people; it employs literally millions all over the world. Nominees considered the day-to-day challenges cleaning operatives face and invested in reducing the physical demands of their work.

Shortlisted:

• DRYFT (Stand 01.511)
  DRYFT: ultra-low profile high-speed scrubber dryer
• i-team Global (Stand 01.431)
  i-suit 2.0: ergonomic support system for pole cleaning
• Unger Germany GmbH (Stand 01.205)
  HydroPower Nano: power-free, high-efficiency, pure water filter

"It’s been a pleasure to read about the exciting new products being launched during Interclean Amsterdam," adds Marshall. "We on the jury now look forward to finding out more about each of our nominees’ products—and of course to choosing our winners.”

From the nominees, the jury will select four category winners and one overall winner, along with the Visitors’ Choice and Cleaners’ Choice Awards. The winner will be announced live at the show on April 14, 2026.

For Interclean Amsterdam Innovation past winners, click here.