Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 2nd April 2026 Issue no. 1204
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CMS Berlin 2025: Still two days to explore - and meet the Purus Innovation Awards winners!
From autonomous cleaning robots and digital building management solutions to sustainable cleaning products, CMS Berlin is once again showcasing the entire spectrum of commercial cleaning technology throughout the six halls and the outdoor area at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds.
And there is still time to explore and learn about some 78 new products , 10 world premieres, four European premieres and 31 trade fair premieres - and meet the Purus Innovation Awards (PIA) winners, since the show is open through 26th September.
The challenges facing the industry are diverse and pressing: skills shortages, high staff turnover, heavy physical strain on employees, increasing price pressure and sustainability requirements. This year's PIA winners of have developed products, tools and systems that offer clever, forward-looking solutions for healthier, more sustainable and more efficient building cleaning. A total of 63 companies submitted their innovations.
"We were particularly impressed by the wide range of submissions this year," say the judges. "The selection process was challenging, but after intensive discussion, we were able to recognise those solutions that are particularly groundbreaking and impressively demonstrate how the industry is mastering current challenges in a variety of ways."
Ergonomic working with mini machines...
There was a particularly large number of entries in the robotics/AI category this year, which was newly introduced, and therefore a particularly high level of competition. Alfred Kärcher impressed the jury with the KIRA B 200 scrubber-dryer. According to the company, this robot, which is designed for large areas, is the first to feature a bespoke operating system, enabling it to operate fully autonomously via a docking station. Its efficient and sustainable operation is enabled by a resource-saving water and cleaning agent system and transparent consumption control via an app.
In the 'Cleaning Machines' category, Wetrok won with its Spin BeFree mini scrubber-dryer. According to the developers, this mini machine is the first to combine an S-handle and brush-driven propulsion, enabling particularly ergonomic work without the need for pulling or pushing movements, or putting strain on the shoulders or back. It is also the only machine in its class with tanks that can be completely manually cleaned for maximum hygiene safety.
Paula, the AI assistant for building cleaners from PlanD and winner of the 'Digital Tools & Systems' category, facilitates digital collaboration. This mobile voice assistant makes all of PlanD's all-in-one software's digital applications easy, accessible and barrier-free for everyone, in 25 languages. Whether you need to view the duty roster, document defects or report sick leave, just a few words to Paula are all it takes.
Ophardt Hygiene-Technik won the washroom hygiene category with this innovation: Praesidio Fuel Cell is a self-powered dispenser for touch-free hand disinfection. The device uses pure isopropanol (70%) for hand disinfection and, at the same time, uses a small amount of the alcoholic agent to generate energy via an integrated fuel cell. This eliminates the need for regular battery replacement.
Dr. Schnell advertises its Milizid One, the winner in the 'Cleaning Agents' category, as sustainable and fair. According to the company, all of the raw materials used in the sanitary cleaner are sourced from renewable European resources: "Strict EU labour and environmental regulations form the basis for renewable and fair raw materials". For the first time, methane sulfonic acid from mass-balanced biogas, non-ionic surfactants from insect oil,and perfume raw materials from a European renewable source are being used in professional cleaning. Some of these ingredients have been developed specifically for this product.
What should be done with old or shrunken mop covers? The answer is the size-adjustable Flex-On folding holder from Arcora International. It can be adjusted continuously from 38 to 52 centimetres, making it compatible with covers that would otherwise have to be thrown away. Arcora was awarded first place in the 'Equipment' category by the jury for this innovation, which saves resources and reduces costs.
To register to attend the show, or to learn more, visit:
www.cms-berlin.de | www.messe-berlin.de
25th September 2025