FM newsroom – facility cleaning. The latest international ISSA exhibition showcased cutting-edge cleaning tools that tackle tough messes easily and efficiently. These innovations, from high-tech machines to robotic assistants, aim to make cleaning faster, safer, and more effective.
Cleaning professionals agree that the right tool can make all the difference when doing a task. The three-day-long 2024 ISSA Show North America was packed with products that can help staff tackle big and small cleaning issues quickly and with less hassle. Here are three standout solutions that promise to transform cleaning workflows picked by Buildings.
Machines for tough cleaning challenges
Kaivac impressed attendees with its No-Touch Cleaning system, which simplifies restroom cleaning while protecting workers. These machines use vacuum extraction to remove dirt after it’s broken down by cleaning solutions, leaving floors spotless.
The UniVac, another highlight, is tailored to commercial kitchens and excels at removing stubborn grease.
“Our goal is simple: clean, safe, and dry. With a straightforward three-step process—dispense, spread, recover—the UniVac is user-friendly and built to withstand harsh conditions,”- said Marc Ferguson, Kaivac’s vice president of global sales.
Smarter Housekeeping with Improved Carts
Rubbermaid Commercial Products unveiled an upgraded housekeeping cart designed for efficiency and flexibility. Features include a fifth caster for 360-degree mobility, 20% more storage, and modular shelves to accommodate different cleaning supplies. Workers can carry more materials on this cart, which allows them to focus more on actual tasks instead of taking side trips to restock the cart.
“You’ve got such a big turnover rate, especially in hospitality, and this helps every individual worker accomplish tasks more efficiently. It allows them to keep a really organized and efficient space to do the tasks they need to do, and you can customize it to your facility” – Dylan Brooks, key account manager at Rubbermaid pointed out.
Robotic Cleaning Assistants Tackle Staff Shortages
With cleaning staff shortages affecting many industries, robotic solutions from companies like Pudu Robotics and B+N Referencia Zrt. are providing much-needed relief. These advanced tools are designed to take over repetitive tasks, allowing human cleaners to focus on more complex responsibilities.
Pudu Robotics offers the PUDU MT1, ideal for large facilities, and the versatile PUDU CC1, a device that combines sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and mopping. Both robots are highly autonomous, capable of cleaning up to 1000 sqm per hour, and can dock themselves for maintenance and recharging when needed.
ROBIN, the autonomous scrubbing-sweeping robot developed by B+N Referencia Zrt., not only performs cleaning tasks but also collects critical data to enhance operational efficiency, reflecting the growing role of data in facility management. By integrating cleaning capabilities with data-driven insights, ROBIN is shaping the future of facility cleaning.
These innovative solutions represent a significant leap forward in the cleaning industry, offering practical tools to address common challenges and improve efficiency for facility managers and cleaning staff alike.
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