Editor-in-Chief Corinne Zudonyi


When I was a kid, I wanted to be an inventor. I dreamed of creating something no one had ever thought of—something that would help people and change lives. 

I’d spend entire days searching for that breakthrough. I pored through our Encyclopedia Britannica (remember those?) for inspiration and constantly interviewed friends, parents, neighbors, and teachers, hoping for an “aha” moment. 

I quickly learned that inventing something truly new is hard. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t come without persistence, research, and a lot of trial and error. That realization, even at a young age, gave me valuable perspective—one that now guides me as I evaluate nearly 100 jan/san industry innovations submitted for the Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2026. 

As Editor-in-Chief of the leading commercial cleaning media outlets in the U.S., I’m honored to serve as the country’s sole representative on the award’s international jury. Fellow judges hail from the United Kingdom, Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Spain, while product innovations come from every corner of the world. 

This year’s submissions include new chemistries designed to combat bacteria and emerging viruses, equipment focused on worker safety and ergonomics, technology and software that improve efficiency and training, and rapidly advancing autonomous solutions that address staffing challenges. Without question, the creativity and ingenuity on display will help drive our industry forward. 

As I write this, I’m preparing to board a plane to Amsterdam, where the jury will attend presentations, demonstrations, hands-on testing, and in-depth discussions with suppliers who have been named finalists for the award. From there, we’ll determine the winners, who will be announced during Interclean Amsterdam in April. 

It’s inspiring to see how many people are dedicated to advancing this industry. Innovation isn’t easy, but their commitment makes a difference. It’s improving jan/san for the future, and I’m grateful—and proud—to play even a small role in that journey. 

Corinne Zudonyi has been in the commercial cleaning industry for over 20 years and is proud to serve as Editor-In-Chief of Contracting Profits (the official publication of BSCAI), Facility Cleaning Decisions, and Sanitary Maintenance (the North American media partner of Interclean Amsterdam) magazines, publications that serve the professional cleaning industry. Additionally, Corinne manages CleanLink.com, the leading digital resource for the commercial cleaning industry, and she uses her industry knowledge to steer educational topics for Clean Buildings at NFMT East.
Corinne is the sole U.S. representative to serve on the international Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Jury, where she weighs in on product trends impacting commercial cleaning on a global scale. She also works closely with Healthy Green Schools & Colleges to advance healthy and sustainable cleaning in educational facilities. As a member of the CLEAN Awards Jury, through the Building Service Contractors Association International, Corinne also helps recognize cleaning contractors and their companies for outstanding service to the industry.
Corinne can commonly be found moderating industry panel discussions, presenting education, and focusing on bringing awareness and affirmation for the wonderful work that people do to keep facilities clean and building occupants safe and healthy.
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POSTED ON: 3/23/2026