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COMAC

Commercial Vacuum Cleaner — CA Wet & Dry

Professional vacuum cleaning — a compact wet and dry solution for versatile daily cleaning.

Professional single-motor wet and dry vacuum cleaners built around a spacious but genuinely practical tank. Tough, easy to handle, and used equally for cleaning medium surfaces or sucking up solid material of various sizes. Tank capacities run from 30 to 80 litres across the range, with a wide accessory set that makes the same machine adaptable to offices, hotels, clinics and facility maintenance work.

Why Choose a Comac CA Wet & Dry Vacuum?

Wet and dry in one machine

A spill and a floor full of dust are the same job for this unit. That is the whole argument for wet and dry — one machine on the trolley instead of two, and no wrong tool at the wrong moment.

30 to 80 litres of tank

Spacious, but designed to stay practical — a tank you can actually manoeuvre and empty rather than one that wins on the specification sheet and loses on the floor.

Easy to move, easy to store

Large wheels for stability and a rear accessory holder that keeps tools with the machine — so the nozzle you need is on the vacuum rather than in a cupboard two floors down.

70 dB — usable around people

Quiet enough for a single-motor professional machine to run in an occupied office or a hotel corridor without clearing the room.

Product specifications

Product

CA Wet & Dry professional vacuum cleaners

Type

Wet and dry vacuum cleaner, mains powered

Single-motor models

CA30 (30 L), CA60 (60 L), CA80 (80 L)

Maximum power, single motor

1,000 W

Air flow, single motor

52–54 L/sec

Noise level, single motor

70 dB

Cord length

7 m

Tank material

Polyethylene

Filtration

Cloth and sponge filter as standard

Accessories, CA30 / CA60

37 mm attachment set, cloth and sponge filter

Accessories, CA80

40 mm attachment set, drainage hose, accessory holder, dedicated tank-washing opening

Liquid pick-up

Fixed front accessory available for vacuuming liquids across large areas

Mobility

Large wheels for stability; rear-mounted accessory holder

Two-motor models

CA W/D 2 Motors — 77–110 L, 104–108 L/sec air flow, 70–72 dB

Three-motor models

CA W/D 3 Motors — 65 L, 147 L/sec air flow, 73 dB, 3,000 W

Country of origin

Italy

Support

Nationwide after-sales service, equipment life-cycle support and technical assistance

Application areas

Offices
Hotels
Clinics
Laboratories
Workshops
Facility maintenance

Figures across the CA Wet & Dry range as published by Comac and by distributor listings. Comac also supplies industrial vacuum cleaners — single and three phase, ATEX-rated and the Oil Series — for applications beyond commercial cleaning. Contact Comac India for the specification sheet matched to your requirement.

Choosing the right machine

Tank size, motor count and filter — the three decisions that matter

Vacuum specifications tend to get compared on wattage, which is the least useful number of the three that actually decide whether a machine suits your site. What matters is how big the tank is before someone has to empty it, how much air the motors actually move, and whether the filtration matches what you are picking up. Comac's CA range is built to be configured on those axes rather than sold as one answer.

Tank sized to the round, not the room

30 L suits offices, laboratories and small workshops. 60 and 80 L exist because on a larger round, emptying trips cost more time than the vacuuming does. The CA80 also gets a drainage hose and a dedicated tank-washing opening.

Air flow rises with motor count

52–54 L/sec on a single motor, 104–108 on two, 147 on three. Comac positions the triple-motor models for vacuuming dust and liquids in transport, logistics and large-scale retail.

Filters and accessories to match the job

Cloth and sponge filters come as standard, and a wide accessory range makes the same machine customisable — including a fixed front accessory for picking up liquids across large areas.

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Questions about Comac wet & dry vacuums

Which tank size do we need?

30 L suits offices, laboratories and small workshops. 60 L and 80 L exist for larger rounds, where emptying trips start costing more time than the vacuuming.

The CA80 also comes with a drainage hose, an accessory holder and a dedicated opening for washing the tank — worth having once you are regularly picking up liquids.

How many motors do we actually need?

Air flow is what changes: 52–54 L/sec on a single motor, 104–108 L/sec on the two-motor models, and 147 L/sec on three.

Single motor covers most commercial cleaning. Comac positions the triple-motor models specifically for vacuuming dust and liquids in transport, logistics and large-scale retail — where volume and pick-up speed matter more than manoeuvrability.

Can it really handle both wet and dry?

Yes, that is the point of the range. The same machine cleans medium surfaces of dust and debris, and sucks up solid material of various dimensions and liquids.

For liquids across a large area, ask about the fixed front accessory — it makes the job substantially faster than working with a standard nozzle.

Is it quiet enough to use during working hours?

The single-motor models run at 70 dB, with the two and three-motor versions at 70–72 and 73 dB.

70 dB is workable in an occupied office or a hotel corridor. If you have a specific noise limit, confirm the figure for the exact model before ordering.

What filters does it come with?

Cloth and sponge filters are standard across the CA30, CA60 and CA80. The attachment set is 37 mm on the CA30 and CA60, and 40 mm on the CA80.

A wide accessory range is available, which is what lets one machine cover several jobs rather than being specified for only one.

What if we need something for industrial dust or hazardous areas?

That is a different range. Comac supplies industrial vacuum cleaners in single and three phase, ATEX-rated models for potentially explosive atmospheres, and the Oil Series for metalworking swarf and coolant recovery.

If you are dealing with fine process dust, oil and chips, or a classified area, ask about those rather than specifying a commercial wet and dry unit.

How do we arrange a demonstration?

Use the Enquire now button. Tell the team what you are picking up, how large the round is and whether liquids are involved — those three answers narrow the range faster than any specification comparison.

Comac India provides nationwide after-sales service and equipment life-cycle support, with an office in Pune alongside its wider network.

COMAC

Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryer — Antea 50

Walk-behind floor cleaning — a compact scrubber-dryer for daily maintenance in professional spaces.

Antea is a high-performing, easy-to-use walk-behind scrubbing machine built for both routine maintenance and heavy-duty cleaning of floors up to 2,200 m². A 508 mm disc brush working at 23 kg of pressure, 40 and 60 litre tanks and up to four hours of battery autonomy make it suited to offices, retail stores, hospitals and public facilities. Its pressure die-cast aluminium frame, brush head and squeegee mount are what give it the sturdiness the category usually trades away for compactness.

Why Choose the Comac Antea 50?

Die-cast aluminium, not plastic

The frame, brush head and squeegee mount are pressure die-cast aluminium. In a machine this size those are the three parts that normally fail first, and the ones that decide its working life.

23 kg of brush pressure

Enough downforce for heavy-duty cleaning rather than just maintenance passes — which is what lets one machine cover both the daily routine and the periodic deep clean.

40 L solution, 60 L recovery

The recovery tank is deliberately larger than the solution tank, so the machine runs out of clean water before it fills with dirty — no overflow, no interrupted pass.

Compact enough to actually get used

Easy to manoeuvre and simple to operate, which matters more than any specification — a machine that housekeeping staff find awkward is a machine that stays in the store cupboard.

Product specifications

Product

Antea 50 walk-behind scrubber dryer

Variant quoted

Antea 50 B (battery, semi-automatic traction)

Working width

508 mm

Squeegee width

700 mm

Area performance

1,250 m²/h

Suitable for floors up to

2,200 m²

Solution tank capacity

40 L

Recovery tank capacity

60 L

Brush

Single disc, 23 kg brush pressure

Power / traction

24 V / semi-automatic

Autonomy

Up to 4 hours

Charging

On-board battery charger

Construction

Pressure die-cast aluminium frame, brush head and squeegee mount

Tank filling

Hose connects directly to any water tap

Other versions

E (mains cable), BT (traction), BTS (scrubbing-sweeping, 2 cylindrical brushes), BTO (orbital)

Available technologies

SSC solution smart control, PM pressure monitoring, CCP corrosion protection, antibacterial and Easy-Clean tanks, lithium battery, Comac Fleet Care

Supplied with

Disc scrubbing brush, pad holder, 24 V maintenance-free battery

Country of origin

Italy

Support

Nationwide after-sales service, equipment life-cycle support and technical assistance

Application areas

Offices
Retail stores
Hospitals
Public facilities
Hotels & restaurants
Production facilities

Figures for the Antea 50 B as published by Comac and by distributor listings. Other Antea versions differ — the BTS scrubbing-sweeping version, for example, is rated at 1,750 m²/h. Contact Comac India for the specification sheet matched to your floors and duty cycle.

Available Antea technologies

Built for the floors most machines this size are not

Compact scrubber dryers usually make their compromises in the same places: plastic where metal should be, a fixed solution flow regardless of speed, and tanks that grow harder to clean the longer you own them. Antea addresses each directly — die-cast aluminium in the structural parts, solution flow tied to working speed, and tank additives that keep the plastic itself easier to keep hygienic. Several of these are options rather than standard fit, so specify what your environment actually needs.

SSC — Solution Smart Control

Connects the solution pump to the drive motor, so flow rises and falls with working speed. Slow down for a corner and the machine stops pouring water onto it — waste falls without the operator thinking about it.

Antibacterial and Easy-Clean tanks

Additives introduced when the tanks are moulded — one keeps bacterial load lower than a standard tank, the other reduces the plastic's porosity so edges stay smooth and easier to clean. Relevant wherever hygiene is audited.

PM monitoring, CCP protection, Fleet Care

Pressure Monitoring tracks brush motor output to hold effectiveness across floor types. CCP treats metal parts against corrosive environments. Comac Fleet Care reports where each machine is working and when it needs service.

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Questions about the Comac Antea 50

Which Antea version should we specify?

Antea 50 comes as E (mains cable), B (battery, no traction), BT (battery with traction), BTS (traction plus scrubbing-sweeping with two cylindrical brushes) and BTO (orbital).

As a rough guide: cable if the area is small and sockets are close; battery if you need to move between rooms; traction if shifts are long or floors slope; BTS if the floor has loose debris as well as soiling, since it sweeps and scrubs in one pass.

How much floor will it cover?

The Antea 50 B is rated at 1,250 m²/h, and Comac positions the Antea range for floors up to 2,200 m². The BTS scrubbing-sweeping version is rated higher, at 1,750 m²/h.

Those are theoretical figures. Real coverage in an office or a retail store with fixtures and aisles will be lower — treat them as comparison numbers between machines, not as a shift plan.

Is it strong enough for heavy soiling, or only maintenance cleaning?

Both. Comac specifies Antea for maintenance and heavy-duty cleaning, and 23 kg of brush pressure is what makes the second possible.

That is the practical value of a machine like this: one unit covers the daily pass and the periodic deep clean instead of you hiring something in for the latter.

How long does it run, and how does it charge?

Up to 4 hours of autonomy on the 24 V battery, with an on-board charger so it plugs into an ordinary socket without extra equipment.

A lithium battery option is available across the Antea range, which drastically reduces charge times and raises performance. Worth pricing if the machine will run more than one shift a day.

Is it suitable for hospitals and food areas?

Comac lists hospitals, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets among Antea's environments, and offers antibacterial tanks and Easy-Clean tanks — additives moulded into the plastic that lower bacterial load and reduce porosity so the tank is easier to keep clean.

These are options rather than standard on every variant, so specify them explicitly if hygiene is audited on your site.

What about corrosive environments?

CCP — Comac Corrosion Protection — is a corrosion-resistant treatment for the metal parts of scrubber dryers working around corrosive agents. Relevant for fish markets, dairies, swimming pools and similar.

Tell the team what the machine will actually be exposed to; the wrong specification in a corrosive environment shortens machine life considerably.

How do we arrange a demonstration?

Use the Enquire now button. Floor type and layout decide the outcome more than headline figures do, so a site visit is worth more than a specification comparison.

Comac India provides nationwide after-sales service and equipment life-cycle support, with an office in Pune alongside its wider network.

COMAC

Ride-On Sweeper — CS800

Heavy-duty sweeping — a high-capacity ride-on sweeper for outdoor and industrial cleaning.

Built for removing dust, debris and dry waste across factories, warehouses, campuses and large pathways. The CS800 sweeps 800 mm with its central brush and up to 1,150 mm with two side brushes, at a theoretical productivity of 6,800 m²/h — enough for areas up to 15,000 m². Its 105 litre hopper lifts and dumps automatically, and it is available battery-powered or with a gasoline engine depending on how demanding the environment is.

Why Choose the Comac CS800?

Up to 1,150 mm of sweep

800 mm from the central brush alone, 975 mm with one side brush and 1,150 mm with two — so the machine can be configured to the site rather than the site worked around the machine.

105 L hopper with automatic dumping

The hopper lifts and discharges under power rather than being emptied by hand — which is the difference between a quick tip into a skip and a job somebody puts off until the end of the day.

Up to 6 m² of filter area

Panel filter as standard, with an optional fabric pocket filter for environments where very fine dust is the problem — which is most cement, timber and metalworking sites.

Battery or gasoline, your choice

The battery version runs emission-free indoors. The gasoline version uses a full hydraulic system with no electronic cards at all, which raises reliability in genuinely dirty conditions.

Product specifications

Product

CS800 ride-on sweeper

Type

Ride-on sweeper with automatic traction

Power options

Battery (CS800 B) or gasoline engine (CS800 H)

Working width, central brush

800 mm

Working width, with one side brush

975 mm

Working width, with two side brushes

1,150 mm

Theoretical productivity

6,800 m²/h

Suitable for areas up to

15,000 m²

Debris hopper capacity

105 L

Hopper emptying

Automatic lifting and dumping (rear electric)

Main brush

Floating system

Filter

Panel filter as standard; fabric pocket filter optional; up to 6 m² filter area

Filter cleaning

Electric filter shaker

Speed

0–6 km/h

Battery (CS800 B)

25.6 V lithium, 200 Ah — approx. 2.3 h autonomy, 3 h charge

Engine (CS800 H)

5.5 hp gasoline with full hydraulic system, no electronic cards

Machine dimensions (L × H × W)

1600 × 1310 × 1080 mm

Lighting

Front LED headlights — up to 80% less energy than standard headlights

Country of origin

Italy

Support

Nationwide after-sales service, equipment life-cycle support and technical assistance

Application areas

Factories
Warehouses
Campuses
Outdoor pathways
Car parks
Shopping areas

Figures for the CS800 as published by Comac and by distributor listings. The CS700 shares the platform with a 700 mm central brush and a manually emptied hopper. Contact Comac India for the specification sheet matched to your site and duty cycle.

Robust, and deliberately simple

The three things that decide whether a sweeper keeps sweeping

A sweeper stops being useful for predictable reasons: the hopper is full and nobody wants to empty it, the filter has clogged and suction has quietly faded, or the machine itself has failed in conditions it was not built for. The CS800 is designed around all three — a hopper that empties itself, a filter that can be shaken clean and swapped for a finer one, and a gasoline variant with no electronics to fail when the environment is genuinely hostile.

Automatic lifting and dumping

The distinction between the CS800 and the CS700 is exactly this: the CS800's hopper raises and discharges under power, while the CS700's is emptied by hand. Over a shift that decides how often the machine actually gets emptied.

Interchangeable filtration

The panel filter fits standard applications and replaces without tools. Where fine dust dominates, the fabric pocket filter swaps straight in — so one machine adapts to different work environments rather than underperforming in both.

ECO Mode, Stop&Go and Fleet Care

ECO Mode cuts energy use and noise from one button, extending autonomy. Stop&Go halts the brushes when the machine is idle so consumption tracks actual work. CFC allows machine status to be monitored remotely across a fleet.

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Questions about the Comac CS800

Battery or gasoline — which should we take?

Battery (CS800 B) runs emission-free, which is what makes it usable indoors and around people. Gasoline (CS800 H) uses a complete hydraulic system with no electronic cards at all, and Comac positions that as increased reliability when working in particularly dirty conditions.

So: indoors, or mixed indoor-outdoor, take the battery. A genuinely harsh outdoor yard where dust and moisture will find any electronics, take the gasoline.

How is the CS800 different from the CS700?

Two things. Central brush width — 800 mm on the CS800 against 700 mm on the CS700 — and how the hopper empties.

The CS800's debris hopper lifts and dumps automatically; the CS700's is emptied manually. On a site producing real volumes of debris, that second difference usually matters more than the first.

How much area can it cover?

Theoretical productivity is 6,800 m²/h, and Comac rates the CS700/CS800 range for areas up to 15,000 m².

Theoretical is the comparison figure, not the shift plan — turns, obstacles and hopper emptying all come out of the hour. Real coverage on a congested factory floor will be meaningfully lower.

Will it handle fine dust, or just coarse debris?

Both, but the filter choice matters. The panel filter is standard and covers ordinary applications. Where very fine dust is present — cement, timber, metalworking — the optional fabric pocket filter gives excellent filtering results and swaps in easily.

The CS800 carries up to 6 m² of filter area and an electric filter shaker to clear it, which is what keeps suction from fading as the filter loads.

How long does the battery version run?

The lithium pack quoted for the Indian market is 25.6 V / 200 Ah, giving roughly 2.3 hours of autonomy with a 3-hour charge.

ECO Mode extends that by cutting energy consumption and noise from a single button. Confirm the exact pack and autonomy for the configuration you are quoted, since battery options vary.

Can it work indoors as well as outdoors?

Yes — Comac positions the CS700/CS800 for indoor and outdoor floors in industrial environments, warehouses, shopping areas, car parks and the public, automotive and transport sectors.

The battery version is the one to specify if a significant share of the work is indoors.

How do we arrange a demonstration?

Use the Enquire now button. For a sweeper, a site visit answers more than a specification sheet — debris type, surface condition and how much room there is to turn decide the outcome more than headline width does.

Comac India provides nationwide after-sales service and equipment life-cycle support, and has an office in Pune alongside its wider network.

COMAC

Ride-On Scrubber Dryer

Compact ride-on cleaning — an efficient scrubber-dryer for commercial and institutional floor care.

Efficient ride-on scrubber dryers designed for large commercial and institutional spaces. Compact manoeuvrability, operator comfort and powerful scrubbing performance make daily floor cleaning faster and easier — ideal for malls, hospitals, airports and large facilities. From Comac, one of Europe's pioneers in professional floor cleaning, with over 50 years of engineering heritage now brought to India and backed by nationwide after-sales service.

Why Choose a Comac Ride-On Scrubber Dryer?

Compact manoeuvrability

A ride-on platform is only useful if it reaches the floor that needs cleaning. Compact dimensions keep it workable in mall concourses, hospital corridors and around fixed plant.

Operator comfort over a full shift

Comfort is a productivity feature, not a luxury. A fatigued operator covers less ground and skips more of it — which is where the cost of a cheaper machine actually shows up.

Powerful scrubbing performance

Brush pressure and suction are what separate a floor that looks cleaned from one that is. Comac builds both around consistent results on hard commercial floors.

50+ years and nationwide support

Comac has been a leading European brand in professional floor cleaning for five decades. In India that heritage comes with nationwide after-sales service and equipment life-cycle support.

Product specifications

Product

Ride-On Scrubber Dryer

Type

Battery-powered ride-on scrubber dryer

Manufacturer

Comac — professional floor cleaning, 50+ years

Support

Nationwide after-sales service, equipment life-cycle support and technical assistance

Application areas

Malls
Hospitals
Airports
Large facilities
Institutional spaces
Warehouses

Comac's ride-on range spans several models with different working widths and tank capacities. Contact Comac India for the specification sheet matched to your floor area and duty cycle.

Comac C-range technology

Metering, monitoring and recovery — where running costs are actually decided

The purchase price of a scrubber dryer is the smallest number in its life. Water, detergent, labour hours and downtime are the rest, and they are decided by how precisely the machine meters what it uses and how little of it is wasted. Comac's C range is built around that idea — separate dosing of water and detergent, active monitoring of brush pressure, and systems that stop consumption the moment the machine stops working.

CDS — Comac Dosing System

Water and detergent are dosed separately rather than pre-mixed, so the solution matches the soiling in front of the machine instead of a setting chosen at the start of the shift.

PM — Pressure Monitoring, and Stop&Go

Brush pressure is monitored rather than assumed, and Stop&Go halts the brushes and solution flow during momentary stops — so nothing is dispensed onto a floor the machine is not moving across.

ECO Mode and Comac Fleet Care

ECO Mode cuts noise and energy consumption from a single button, while CFC allows machine status to be monitored remotely — useful once you are running more than one unit across a site.

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Questions about Comac ride-on scrubber dryers

Which model is right for our floor area?

Comac's ride-on range covers several working widths, so the answer depends on how much open floor you have and how much of it is congested.

As a rule, a wider machine covers ground faster but needs room to work. Share your area, layout and the hours you have available for cleaning, and Comac India can specify the model rather than you guessing from a brochure.

Is a ride-on worth it over a walk-behind?

It comes down to area. A ride-on covers substantially more ground per hour, which means fewer machines and fewer operators for the same floor — but on a small or heavily obstructed site that advantage never materialises.

The crossover point is usually somewhere in the low thousands of square metres. Comac can run the comparison against your actual site rather than a generic example.

How does it keep water and detergent consumption down?

Through metering rather than restraint. The Comac Dosing System doses water and detergent separately, so the mix matches the soiling instead of running at one setting all shift, and Stop&Go halts brushes and solution flow during momentary stops.

Comac has also published work on reusing the water used by floor scrubbers — worth asking about if water consumption is a live issue on your site.

Can it be used while the building is occupied?

ECO Mode reduces both noise level and energy consumption from a single button, which is what makes daytime operation viable in a mall, hospital or airport concourse.

Confirm the actual dB(A) figure for the model you are considering if you have a specific noise limit to meet.

What happens when it needs service?

Comac India provides nationwide after-sales service, equipment life-cycle support and technical assistance. The company also opened an office in Pune to strengthen regional coverage.

For a machine that is central to a daily cleaning routine, service response matters as much as the specification. Ask what coverage looks like for your specific location before you buy.

Can several machines be monitored centrally?

Comac Fleet Care allows machine status to be monitored remotely across the C range. Once you are running more than one unit, that is what turns a fleet from something you chase into something you can see.

Availability depends on the model and configuration — confirm at the point of enquiry.

How do we arrange a demonstration?

Use the Enquire now button. A site visit is worth more than a specification comparison for this category, because floor type, layout and obstruction density decide the outcome more than headline figures do.

Comac's range also covers sweepers, industrial and commercial vacuums, single disc machines and high pressure washers, so a site assessment can cover the whole cleaning requirement rather than one machine.

TENON FM

Sanitization Services

Clean. Disinfect. Get back to work. On-demand hygiene solutions for safer workplaces and public spaces.

Specialised cleaning, disinfection and sanitization support designed to help organisations maintain hygienic, decontaminated and work-ready environments. Carpet and upholstery cleaning, floor scrubbing and polishing, washroom deep cleaning, cafeteria deep cleaning and hygiene services — called in when you need them rather than running daily, and backed by a service fleet built for fast response.

Why Choose Tenon FM Sanitization?

Fast response, on demand

A contamination event, a failed audit or a reopening date does not wait for the next scheduled clean. 10+ service vehicles exist so the team and the equipment arrive when the need does.

Specialist equipment and method

Deep cleaning carpets, upholstery, washrooms and cafeterias needs machines and chemistry that daily housekeeping does not carry. This is the service that brings them.

Work-ready environments

The outcome that matters is not a clean surface but a space people can occupy again — which is why decontamination work is scoped around your return-to-use date.

Trained teams, safely deployed

Disinfection work carries real handling risk. Directly employed, trained teams working to standardised method keeps the site safe for the people doing the job as well as the ones returning.

Service scope

Service line

Sanitization Services

Engagement model

On demand — called in as needed, rather than a daily contracted presence

Carpet & upholstery cleaning

Deep cleaning of soft furnishings and floor coverings

Floor scrubbing & polishing

Mechanised scrubbing and finishing of hard floors

Washroom deep cleaning

Periodic deep clean and sanitization of washroom facilities

Cafeteria deep cleaning

Deep cleaning of food service and dining areas

Disinfection

Specialised disinfection and decontamination support

Hygiene services

Workplace hygiene support for work-ready environments

Response capability

10+ service vehicles supporting fast mobilisation

Delivery model

Self-performance — Tenon FM's own trained teams, not subcontracted

Technology

TeNet™ knowledge and digital service systems

Quality framework

TAG-driven processes for quality, compliance and standardised delivery

Workforce

35,000+ trained professionals across the Tenon FM portfolio

Footprint

19,000+ locations, 3,000+ clients, across India and the UK

Where we deliver

Offices
Public spaces
Healthcare
Manufacturing plants
Retail
Institutional environments

Scope is configured per site. Tenon FM was established in 2008 and is part of Tenon Group. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your building, headcount and operating hours.

How we deliver

Mobilised for the day you cannot plan for

Routine cleaning is a schedule. Sanitization is usually a date — a reopening, an audit, a contamination event, a handover. The value is not in doing something housekeeping cannot do, though that is true too; it is in being able to put trained people and specialist equipment on your site quickly, do the work to a defined method, and hand the space back usable. That requires a fleet, trained teams and a standard that does not vary by who turned up.

A fleet, not a callout list

10+ service vehicles carry the machines and materials with the team, so mobilisation is a dispatch decision rather than a procurement exercise.

Trained for the chemistry

Disinfection involves handling risk and dwell times that matter. Directly employed, trained teams working to method is what makes the result repeatable and the process safe.

Documented to a standard

TAG-driven processes and digital systems mean the work performed is recorded — useful when the reason you called was an audit, an incident or a compliance requirement in the first place.

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Integrated facility management solutions

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Questions about Sanitization Services

How is this different from your housekeeping service?

Frequency and depth. Soft Facilities Services is the daily contracted presence — routine housekeeping, front office, waste handling. Sanitization Services is called in for specialist work: deep cleans, disinfection, decontamination, periodic floor and carpet treatment.

Most sites need both, but they are bought differently. One is a contract; the other is a job with a date attached.

Do we need an existing contract with you to book this?

No. The service is on demand, so it can be engaged for a one-off requirement — a reopening, a deep clean before an audit, a post-incident decontamination — whether or not Tenon FM handles your day-to-day facilities.

Clients who do hold a soft services contract often use it as the specialist layer above their routine cleaning.

How quickly can you mobilise?

10+ service vehicles support fast response, carrying the equipment and materials with the team rather than sourcing them per job.

Actual response time depends on the site, the scope and where you are. Give the team the location and the deadline and they can commit to something specific rather than approximate.

What exactly gets deep cleaned?

Carpets and upholstery, hard floors through mechanised scrubbing and polishing, washrooms, and cafeteria and food service areas — alongside disinfection and general workplace hygiene support.

These are the areas where routine cleaning maintains a surface but does not reach the underlying soiling. Periodic specialist treatment is what resets them.

Is this suitable for healthcare and food service areas?

Tenon FM works across healthcare, manufacturing, retail, offices and public spaces, and cafeteria deep cleaning is an explicit part of the scope.

Clinical and food-handling areas usually carry specific protocols and validation requirements. Raise those at the point of enquiry so the method and chemistry are specified to match rather than assumed.

Will the work be documented?

Yes — TAG-driven processes and digital systems record what was performed. That matters here more than in routine cleaning, because sanitization is often commissioned precisely because of an audit, an incident or a compliance obligation.

If you need evidence in a particular format for a regulator or a client of your own, say so upfront.

How do we get a quote?

Use the Request a quote button. A useful quote needs the area, the surfaces or systems involved, the reason for the clean and your return-to-use deadline.

That last one shapes everything — the same job scoped for a weekend shutdown and for a live building are two different pieces of work.

TENON FM

Facility Support Services

Reliable facility support — professional support for critical day-to-day business operations.

Comprehensive support services that help organisations manage essential non-core functions efficiently, improve coordination and maintain smooth workplace operations. MIS reporting, payroll management, statutory compliance, accounts payable, mail room management, procurement and a program management approach — the administrative work that has to happen accurately every month, handled by professional staff so your own team can stay on the work that grows the business. Structured support for smoother operations.

Why Choose Tenon FM Facility Support?

Statutory compliance, handled

Payroll and statutory obligations are the functions where being nearly right is the same as being wrong. Specialist staff doing them daily catch what an overstretched internal team misses.

MIS reporting you can act on

Structured reporting turns facility spend and activity into something reviewable — so decisions about cost and coverage rest on figures rather than impressions.

Program management approach

Support functions are coordinated as one program rather than run as separate desks, which is what stops procurement, payables and reporting from each holding a different version of the truth.

Professional staff, 30+ years of group experience

Tenon Group has been running business services since 1995. That depth matters most in the unglamorous functions, where the value is entirely in doing it correctly every single month.

Service scope

Service line

Facility Support Services

MIS reporting

Structured management information on facility activity and spend

Payroll management

Payroll processing and administration

Statutory compliance

Compliance administration and record keeping

Accounts payable

Invoice processing and payables administration

Mail room management

Inbound and outbound mail handling and distribution

Procurement

Sourcing, vendor coordination and purchase administration

Program management

Support functions coordinated as one program rather than separate desks

Delivery model

Self-performance — Tenon FM's own professional staff, not subcontracted

Technology

TeNet™ knowledge and digital service systems

Quality framework

TAG-driven processes for quality, compliance and standardised delivery

Group experience

30+ years — Tenon Group founded 1995; Tenon FM established 2008

Workforce

35,000+ trained professionals across the Tenon FM portfolio

Service lines available

60+ across the Tenon FM portfolio

Footprint

19,000+ locations, 3,000+ clients, across India and the UK

Where we deliver

Corporate offices
Commercial buildings
Manufacturing plants
Multi-site operations
Institutional environments
Healthcare

Scope is configured per site. Tenon FM was established in 2008 and is part of Tenon Group. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your building, headcount and operating hours.

How we deliver

The work nobody notices until it goes wrong

Payroll, compliance and payables share a property that makes them awkward to staff internally: done well, nobody comments; done badly, it becomes the only thing anyone talks about. They are also rarely anyone's whole job, which is how they end up squeezed between higher-profile priorities. Tenon FM takes them as a coordinated program run by people who do nothing else — so the routine stays routine, and the record exists when someone asks for it.

One program, not seven desks

Procurement, payables, payroll and reporting coordinated together, so the numbers reconcile instead of each function holding its own partial version.

Systems of record

TeNet™ and digital systems hold the process and the history, which is what makes compliance demonstrable at audit rather than something to be assembled afterwards.

Specialists, directly employed

Self-performance applies here as it does on site — the people handling your payroll and compliance are Tenon FM's own staff, working to TAG-driven standards across every location.

In conversation

Tenon on security, workforce culture and getting it right

More guards does not equal better security

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India's scenario: what is broken, what needs changing

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Lessons from the Kia incident: the Tenon Group CEO's takeaway

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Our services

Integrated facility management solutions

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Questions about Facility Support Services

Is this facility management or business process outsourcing?

It is closer to the second, and worth being clear about. Soft services, engineering and sanitization are delivered to your building. Facility Support is delivered to your operation — payroll, statutory compliance, accounts payable, procurement, MIS reporting and mail room.

Many clients take it alongside on-site services so one provider covers both the building and the administration around it, but it can be contracted on its own.

Which functions can we hand over?

MIS reporting, payroll management, statutory compliance, accounts payable, mail room management, procurement and program management.

You do not have to take all of them. Scope is configured per client, and it is common to start with the one or two functions that are currently causing the most friction.

Who is accountable if payroll or compliance goes wrong?

Tenon FM. The self-performance model applies here as it does on site — the staff handling these functions are directly employed by Tenon FM, not subcontracted on to a third party.

That matters more in compliance work than almost anywhere else, because the consequences of an error land on you regardless of who processed it.

How do we keep visibility once we hand this over?

Through MIS reporting and TeNet™ digital systems, which hold the process and the history rather than leaving it in someone's inbox.

The practical test to apply to any provider: can they show you, at audit, what was done and when — without assembling it retrospectively. That is what a system of record is for.

How experienced is the team?

Tenon Group has been delivering business services since 1995 — over 30 years — and Tenon FM was established in 2008 as part of that group.

In support functions the value is almost entirely in doing it correctly every single month, so depth of experience counts for more here than in most service categories.

Can you work across multiple sites and cities?

Yes. Tenon FM operates across 19,000+ locations in India and the UK, serving 3,000+ clients, with TAG-driven processes designed to keep delivery standardised between locations.

For a multi-site operation that consistency is usually the whole point — the same process and the same reporting format regardless of which city the site is in.

How do we get a proposal?

Use the Request a quote button. A useful proposal needs to know which functions you are considering, your headcount, the number of sites and any compliance obligations specific to your industry.

Tenon FM can also review how these functions are handled now and identify where effort is duplicated before you commit to anything.

TENON FM

Engineering Services

Smart engineering services — technical maintenance support for efficient, reliable facility operations.

Tech-enabled engineering services that help businesses maintain critical assets, improve uptime and create safer, more efficient workplaces. Critical systems management, HVAC and electrical services, utilities management, fire safety, AMC support and project management — delivered by well-trained engineers working to reduce downtime and improve site performance. Engineered support for high-performance facilities.

Why Choose Tenon FM Engineering Services?

Reduced downtime

Planned maintenance on critical systems is cheaper than an unplanned stoppage by a wide margin. The service is built around keeping assets running rather than responding once they have failed.

Safer, compliant sites

Fire safety and statutory maintenance are the areas where a gap is not just an operational problem but a legal one. Both sit inside the scope rather than beside it.

Well-trained engineers

Delivered under the same self-performance model as the rest of Tenon FM — directly employed, structurally trained teams, so accountability for a technical failure lands in one place.

Efficiency focused

Utilities and energy management turn the plant room from a cost you absorb into a number you can manage — which is usually where the return on an FM contract actually shows up.

Service scope

Service line

Engineering Services

Critical systems management

Monitoring and maintenance of the systems a site cannot operate without

HVAC services

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance and performance

Electrical services

Electrical systems maintenance and safety

Utilities management

Water, power and utility systems, with efficiency and consumption focus

Fire safety

Fire fighting systems maintenance and compliance support

AMC management

Annual maintenance contract administration and vendor oversight

Project management

Technical projects, upgrades and installations managed end to end

Objective

Reduced downtime and improved site performance

Delivery model

Self-performance — Tenon FM's own trained engineers, not subcontracted

Technology

Tech-enabled service delivery; TeNet™ knowledge and digital systems

Quality framework

TAG-driven processes for quality, compliance and standardised delivery

Workforce

35,000+ trained professionals across the Tenon FM portfolio

Service lines available

60+ across the Tenon FM portfolio

Footprint

19,000+ locations, 3,000+ clients, across India and the UK

Where we deliver

Offices
Commercial buildings
Manufacturing plants
Critical environments
Healthcare
Institutional sites

Scope is configured per site. Tenon FM was established in 2008 and is part of Tenon Group. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your building, headcount and operating hours.

How we deliver

Uptime is a maintenance decision, made months earlier

Critical systems rarely fail without warning — they fail after a series of small deferrals nobody logged. That is why engineering FM is less about response time than about what happens on the quiet days: whether the schedule was followed, whether the AMC vendor actually attended, whether the reading that drifted last quarter was noticed. Tenon FM's approach puts that record on systems and puts its own engineers on site, so both the work and the evidence of it exist.

Directly employed engineers

Self-performance rather than subcontracting. On the technical side that matters more than anywhere else — a chain of suppliers is exactly what turns a fault into a fortnight of correspondence.

Tech-enabled maintenance records

TeNet™ and digital systems hold the schedule, the history and the outcome — so compliance can be demonstrated rather than reconstructed when someone asks.

TAG-driven governance

Standardised processes for quality and compliance across every location — which is what makes a multi-site engineering contract behave the same way in Pune as it does in Gurugram.

In conversation

Tenon on security, workforce culture and getting it right

More guards does not equal better security

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India's scenario: what is broken, what needs changing

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Lessons from the Kia incident: the Tenon Group CEO's takeaway

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Our services

Integrated facility management solutions

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Questions about Engineering Services

What does engineering services actually cover?

Critical systems management, HVAC and electrical services, utilities management, fire safety, AMC support and project management.

In short: the technical side of keeping a building running. The people-delivered side — housekeeping, front office, pest control, landscaping — sits under Soft Facilities Services and can be contracted together or separately.

Do you manage our existing AMC vendors, or replace them?

AMC management is part of the scope, which means Tenon FM can administer and oversee the contracts you already hold — tracking attendance, work completed and compliance.

Whether it makes sense to consolidate any of that into direct delivery depends on the asset and the incumbent. Worth reviewing at proposal stage rather than assuming either way.

Is fire safety included?

Yes — fire fighting systems maintenance and compliance support sit inside the scope.

This is the part of engineering FM where a gap stops being an operational issue and becomes a legal one, so it is worth confirming exactly which systems and which statutory checks are covered for your building.

How do you reduce downtime rather than just respond to faults?

By making maintenance a schedule with a record rather than a reaction. Tenon FM's digital systems hold the plan, the history and the outcome, so deferred work is visible instead of quietly accumulating.

Critical systems rarely fail without warning. They fail after a run of small postponements nobody wrote down.

Do you subcontract the engineering work?

No. Tenon FM operates a self-performance model — engineers on your site are directly employed and trained by Tenon FM.

On the technical side this matters more than anywhere else. When a system is down, a subcontract chain is what turns a fault into a fortnight of correspondence about whose responsibility it was.

Can you handle upgrades and installations, not just maintenance?

Yes. Project management is part of the scope, covering technical projects, upgrades and installations end to end.

That includes coordinating with the maintenance regime afterwards, so a new system arrives with a schedule rather than becoming an orphan asset.

How do we get a proposal?

Use the Request a quote button. A useful proposal needs your asset list, building type and area, operating hours, current AMC arrangements and any statutory obligations specific to your site.

Tenon FM can also review your existing engineering arrangement first and identify where coverage overlaps or is missing before you commit to anything.

TENON FM

Soft Facilities Services

Smarter soft services — reliable support for cleaner, safer and better-managed workplaces.

Integrated soft facility solutions that keep spaces clean, efficient and professionally managed across offices, commercial buildings and institutional environments. Housekeeping, front office support, pest control, landscaping and one-time project cleaning through to waste and inventory management — delivered directly by Tenon FM's own trained teams rather than subcontracted out, and backed by technology and analytics. People-led care for productive spaces.

Why Choose Tenon FM Soft Services?

Self-performance model

Tenon FM's own people deliver the work rather than a chain of subcontractors. That is what makes accountability real — one company answerable for the standard, the training and the outcome.

Tech and analytics powered

TeNet™ and connected digital systems give teams shared knowledge and give you visibility — so service quality is something reported and reviewed, not something taken on trust.

Healthier work environments

Consistent hygiene standards across housekeeping, pest control and waste handling — the three things that quietly determine whether a building feels well run or merely occupied.

Customised, not packaged

60+ service lines configured around your site, business profile and operating culture — so you buy the scope you actually need rather than a tier someone else defined.

Service scope

Service line

Soft Facilities Services

Housekeeping

Daily cleaning and upkeep of workspaces, common areas and washrooms

Front office support

Reception, visitor handling and front-of-house presence

Pest control

Preventive and reactive pest management across the site

Landscaping

Grounds, planting and external area upkeep

Project cleaning

One-time deep cleans, post-fit-out and post-event cleaning

Waste management

Segregation, collection and disposal handling

Stores & inventory management

Consumables tracking, stores control and replenishment

Customised solutions

Scope configured to the site rather than sold as a fixed package

Delivery model

Self-performance — Tenon FM's own trained teams, not subcontracted

Technology

TeNet™ knowledge and digital service systems; tech and analytics powered

Quality framework

TAG-driven processes for quality, compliance and standardised delivery

Workforce

35,000+ trained professionals

Service lines available

60+ across the Tenon FM portfolio

Footprint

19,000+ locations, 3,000+ clients, across India and the UK

Where we deliver

Offices
Commercial buildings
Institutional environments
Manufacturing plants
Healthcare
Retail

Scope is configured per site. Tenon FM was established in 2008 and is part of Tenon Group. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your building, headcount and operating hours.

How we deliver

People-led care, held to a standard you can see

Most facility contracts fail in the same place: the gap between what was promised in the proposal and who actually turns up on a wet Tuesday in month fourteen. Tenon FM's answer is structural rather than aspirational — deliver with your own people so accountability has somewhere to land, train them to a defined standard, and put the work on systems so performance is visible instead of asserted.

Self-performance, not subcontracting

Direct service delivery keeps accountability with one company. When something slips there is no chain of suppliers to work back through — and consistency over a long contract improves as a result.

Structured training

Skilled on-ground teams supported by formal training and operational expertise — because in soft services the person on site is the product, not an implementation detail.

TeNet™ and TAG-driven quality

Digital systems let teams share knowledge and improve processes, while TAG-driven governance supports quality, compliance and standardised delivery across every location.

In conversation

Tenon on security, workforce culture and getting it right

More guards does not equal better security

Security YouTube

India's scenario: what is broken, what needs changing

Industry YouTube

Lessons from the Kia incident: the Tenon Group CEO's takeaway

Leadership YouTube

Speak Clean with Tenon Group

Podcast YouTube

Our services

Integrated facility management solutions

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Questions about Soft Facilities Services

What exactly is included in soft services?

Housekeeping, front office support, pest control, landscaping, one-time project cleaning, waste management and stores and inventory management.

Soft services covers the people-delivered side of running a building. The technical side — HVAC, electrical, utilities, fire safety — sits under Engineering Services, and can be contracted alongside or separately.

Do you subcontract the work?

No. Tenon FM operates a self-performance model — the teams on your site are Tenon FM's own, directly employed and trained.

This is worth asking any FM provider, because it decides what happens when standards slip. With a subcontract chain, accountability disperses. With self-performance, one company owns the outcome.

Can we take just housekeeping, or is it all or nothing?

Scope is configured per site. Tenon FM runs 60+ service lines and tailors the package to your business needs, location, profile and operating culture.

Plenty of clients start with a single line and add others as the relationship proves out. Tell the team what the actual gap is rather than asking for a tier.

How do we know the standard is being maintained?

Through TAG-driven processes for quality, compliance and standardised delivery, supported by TeNet™ and digital systems that let teams share information and track service.

The practical difference is that performance becomes reportable rather than anecdotal — you see how the site is being serviced instead of relying on a walkthrough and a signature.

How large is Tenon FM, and where do you operate?

35,000+ employees across 19,000+ locations, serving 3,000+ clients in India and the UK. Tenon FM was established in 2008 and is part of Tenon Group.

Scale matters in FM for an unglamorous reason: cover. A provider with depth in your city can replace an absent team member the same morning.

What about sustainability and energy?

Energy management and green facility practices are part of how Tenon FM approaches operations, alongside waste segregation and disposal handling within the soft services scope.

If you have specific ESG reporting requirements, raise them at proposal stage so the scope and reporting are built to match rather than retrofitted.

How do we get a proposal?

Use the Request a quote button. A useful proposal needs your building type, area, headcount, operating hours and the services you are considering — the more of that you can share, the more specific the response.

Tenon FM can also review your current arrangement and identify where scope is duplicated or missing before you commit to anything.

KINETIQ RROBOTICS

Cleaning Robot — CleaniBot Series

Autonomous cleaning, consistent results — intelligent floor care with obstacle detection and scheduled operation.

Maintaining a large floor traditionally takes a fleet: single-disc machines, vacuums, scrubber dryers, sweepers. The CleaniBot series handles those applications in a single unit. It maps the space in real time, detects dirt as it happens and responds with precise water and detergent dosing, so no area is skipped and spill zones get priority. Lithium-ion power with fast charging keeps it working, and every pass is logged.

Why Choose the CleaniBot Series?

One unit instead of four or five

Scrubbing, vacuuming and mopping in a single machine — and it can run dual operations, so a pass that would need two machines needs one. Less capital, less storage, less handover between operators.

25–30% less water and detergent

Because dosing responds to detected dirt rather than running at a fixed rate, every drop is accounted for. On a large site that is millions of litres a year, and a smaller chemical invoice.

Real-time mapping, nothing skipped

Manual cleaning misses spots and struggles to keep up with spills in a food court. The robot maps as it goes, so every square metre is cleaned to the same standard and high-traffic zones get extra priority.

Audit-ready digital logs

Every action is documented, which turns floor care into evidence — supporting compliance with standards such as ISO 41001 and ASQ cleanliness benchmarks instead of relying on a signature on a checklist.

Product specifications

Product

Cleaning Robot — CleaniBot S55 and CleaniBot C5

Type

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for floor care

Cleaning functions

Scrubbing, vacuuming and mopping; dual operations supported

Area coverage

Approx. 3,500–4,000 m²/h (figure quoted for a 30-litre unit)

Water and detergent saving

25–30% versus conventional cleaning

Dosing

Precise water and detergent dosing, responding to detected dirt

Battery

Lithium-ion with fast charging

Charging

A three-hour charge supports extensive operation

Navigation

Real-time mapping using LiDAR and 3D cameras

Obstacle handling

Dynamic obstacle avoidance and predictive path planning

Operation window

Safe to operate during peak hours, not only overnight

Reporting

Audit-ready digital logs supporting ISO 41001 and ASQ cleanliness benchmarks

Route optimisation

Learns the environment daily and optimises its own routes

Application areas

Offices
Hotels
Hospitals
Retail
Commercial spaces
Airports

Kinetiq RRobotics Pvt. Ltd builds custom robotic solutions for diverse facility needs, so configuration varies by deployment. Contact the team for a specification sheet matched to your site.

Cleaning you can measure

The difference between cleaning a floor and proving you cleaned it

Conventional floor care is a plan applied to a building: this route, this often, this much detergent — regardless of what actually happened on the floor that day. The result is overlap in some places and missed spots in others, and no record of either. The CleaniBot series inverts that. It maps the space as it works, detects dirt as it happens, doses only what the situation needs, and documents every pass. Cleaning stops being a repetitive job performed without a plan and becomes a standardised, measurable process.

Real-time mapping and dirt detection

The robot maps accurately as it moves and detects soiling as it appears, responding autonomously rather than waiting for the next scheduled pass.

LiDAR and 3D obstacle avoidance

Predictive path planning lets it work safely alongside people during peak hours, and it cleans and dries wet areas systematically rather than reactively — which directly reduces slip-and-fall risk.

Data as a by-product

Real-time figures on water and detergent consumption, and a record of when every area was cleaned — feeding sustainability reporting and carbon tracking rather than sitting in a logbook.

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Questions about the CleaniBot series

Can it really replace our existing cleaning machines?

For floor care, largely yes. The current standard on a large site is a combination of four or five products — single-disc machines, vacuums, scrubber dryers, sweepers. The CleaniBot series handles those applications in one unit, and can run dual operations such as scrubbing and vacuuming together.

What it does not replace is edge work, detailing and the judgement calls. Plan it as the machine that covers the open floor, freeing your team for everything else.

How much area does it cover, and how long does it run?

Kinetiq quotes approximately 3,500 to 4,000 m² per hour for a 30-litre unit. The lithium-ion battery supports fast charging, and a three-hour charge allows extensive operation.

Exact runtime depends on the model and the cleaning mode. Ask the team to confirm the figures for the unit that suits your floor area.

Is the hygiene level good enough for a hospital?

Kinetiq is careful here, and so are we. They describe the standard achieved as remarkably close to hospital grade but not strictly hospital grade, because the detergents used differ.

For corridors, lobbies, waiting areas and general circulation space in a healthcare setting, it delivers consistency that manual cleaning struggles to match. For clinical areas with specific disinfection protocols, discuss the requirement with the team rather than assuming coverage.

Can it run while the building is busy?

Yes — that is a deliberate design goal. LiDAR and 3D cameras give dynamic obstacle avoidance and predictive path planning, so the robot operates safely during peak hours rather than only at night.

It also cleans and dries wet areas systematically rather than reactively, which reduces slip-and-fall incidents — one of the most common liability risks in a high-footfall building.

How does it save 25 to 30% on water and detergent?

By stopping the overlap. Conventional cleaning repeats a fixed route with a fixed dose regardless of what is actually on the floor. The robot detects dirt and applies only what that area needs.

Kinetiq describes this as the thumb rule for autonomous robot cleaning. On a large international terminal it translates to millions of litres saved annually, supporting ESG goals while lowering operating expenditure.

What about different floor types and uneven surfaces?

Different floor areas can be defined in the software, so the robot adapts its behaviour and accessories to the surface it is on.

It is fundamentally designed for flat floors. It can detect potholes and damaged flooring and navigate around them, but badly uneven ground is not its environment. Worth flagging your floor conditions early.

What compliance evidence does it produce, and how do we trial it?

Every action is documented, creating audit-ready digital logs that help demonstrate compliance with standards such as ISO 41001 and ASQ cleanliness benchmarks — and feed sustainability and carbon reporting with real consumption data.

Start with a proof of concept. Kinetiq has run POC deployments across sectors and offers flexible models including pay-as-you-use and Robotics-as-a-Service. Use the Request a demo button to arrange one.

KINETIQ RROBOTICS

Porter Robot

Heavy loads, smarter movement — autonomous logistics support across complex, multi-floor facilities.

An autonomous robot built for the physical jobs that quietly consume a shift: moving crates, stock, supplies and waste from one end of a building to the other. It carries heavy loads across multiple floors and complex environments, routes itself around obstacles, and takes flexible cargo — open shelving, crates or trolleys — depending on what you need to move. Every trip it makes is a trolley run a person does not have to make.

Why Choose the Kinetiq Porter Robot?

Heavy-load transport

Built to carry meaningful weight rather than parcels — stock, catering supplies, maintenance kits, crates. This is the machine for the loads a person would otherwise push on a trolley.

Multi-floor mobility

Designed to work across multiple floors and complex layouts, so a delivery to the fourth floor does not need a person to accompany it in the lift.

Flexible cargo

Open shelving, crates or containers — the load configuration adapts to what you actually move, rather than forcing your goods into a fixed compartment.

Fewer manual trolley trips

Kinetiq points to thousands of manual trolley trips removed per day in large sites — which directly reduces musculoskeletal injuries and manpower attrition, two of the biggest hidden costs in facility logistics.

Product specifications

Product

Porter Robot

Type

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for material handling

Load type

Heavy loads — crates, stock, supplies, waste

Cargo configuration

Flexible: open shelving, crates or containers

Multi-floor

Operates across multiple floors and complex environments

Navigation

AI-powered autonomous routing using LiDAR and 3D cameras

Obstacle handling

Dynamic obstacle avoidance with automatic rerouting

Follow Me

Supported — the robot accompanies an operator on a route

Operation

24/7, with remote monitoring

Connectivity

Onboard sensors — does not depend on Wi-Fi or internet to navigate

Facility integration

Integrates with existing facility infrastructure

Customisation

Custom robotic configurations available for specific facility needs

Application areas

Factories
Warehouses
Hospitals
Hotels
Offices
Airports

Kinetiq RRobotics Pvt. Ltd builds custom robotic solutions for diverse facility needs, so configuration varies by deployment. Contact the team for a specification sheet matched to your site.

The dirty, dull and dangerous

The jobs that injure people, done by something that does not get injured

Moving waste from one end of a terminal to the disposal point is a real job that nobody lists on a job description. So is walking duty-free stock to a shop, or catering supplies to a gate, or a maintenance kit three floors up. Individually they are trivial. Across a large site they add up to thousands of manual trolley trips a day — and to two costs that rarely appear in a budget line: musculoskeletal injuries and manpower attrition. The Porter Robot exists to absorb precisely this category of work.

Waste collection, end to end

The robot can move shop to shop collecting waste and take it to the disposal point without manual intervention — one of the least visible and most physically punishing jobs on any large site.

Autonomous routing

It plans its own path and reroutes around obstructions rather than stopping — necessary in a working building where corridors are full of people, trolleys and stacked deliveries.

Follow Me for shared work

The robot can accompany an operator along a route, carrying the load while the person does the task — useful where the job needs judgement but the weight does not need a human back.

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Kinetiq robots at work, in real facilities

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Questions about the Porter Robot

How is this different from the Delivery Robot?

Weight and cargo. The Delivery Robot carries documents, packages and supplies in secure enclosed compartments — it is built for items that need to arrive sealed.

The Porter Robot is built for heavy loads on flexible cargo — open shelving, crates, containers. If the job is currently done with a trolley, this is the machine. If it is currently done by hand-carrying an envelope, that is the Delivery Robot.

How much can it carry?

It is specified for heavy loads across multiple floors and complex environments, and Kinetiq builds custom configurations for specific facility needs.

Maximum payload depends on the configuration supplied. Tell the team what you actually move — crate weight, trolley loads, stock volumes — and they can confirm what fits.

Can it really move between floors on its own?

Multi-floor operation is part of what this robot is designed for. In practice it depends on your lifts: whether they can be integrated, and whether access control allows a robot to call and ride one.

This is worth resolving early rather than late. Share your building setup and Kinetiq can confirm what is possible before you commit to anything.

What jobs does it actually take over?

The physical, repetitive ones. Kinetiq's airport deployments cover waste collection shop to shop and delivery to the disposal point, duty-free and retail stock movement, catering supplies, and maintenance kit delivery.

In a hospital, hotel or factory the equivalents are linen and supply runs, stores to department transfers, and waste consolidation. All of it currently done on a trolley by someone walking.

What is the real business case?

Two costs that rarely appear as a line item: musculoskeletal injuries and manpower attrition. Kinetiq describes both as major hidden cost drivers in facility logistics, and removing thousands of manual trolley trips a day addresses both directly.

Add to that the fact that most facility management teams already run at 80 to 85 per cent of the headcount they need. The robot does not remove people you have — it covers work you are currently short-staffed for.

Does it need Wi-Fi, and what if a corridor is blocked?

It navigates on onboard sensors, LiDAR and cameras — not internet commands. Kinetiq call the belief that robots stop without Wi-Fi the single biggest myth in the category. Connectivity gives you remote monitoring, not movement.

When something blocks its path it detects the obstruction, takes another route and continues, rather than parking until a person moves it.

How do we trial it before buying?

Start with a proof of concept on your own floor. Kinetiq has run POC deployments across sectors, and offers flexible commercial models — pay-as-you-use and Robotics-as-a-Service — rather than capital purchase only.

Use the Request a demo button to arrange one. For a logistics robot especially, a fortnight on your real routes answers more than any specification sheet.

KINETIQ RROBOTICS

Porter Robot

Heavy loads, smarter movement — autonomous logistics support across complex, multi-floor facilities.

Why Choose the Kinetiq Porter Robot?

Heavy-load transport

Built to carry meaningful weight rather than parcels — stock, catering supplies, maintenance kits, crates. This is the machine for the loads a person would otherwise push on a trolley.

Multi-floor mobility

Designed to work across multiple floors and complex layouts, so a delivery to the fourth floor does not need a person to accompany it in the lift.

Flexible cargo

Open shelving, crates or containers — the load configuration adapts to what you actually move, rather than forcing your goods into a fixed compartment.

Fewer manual trolley trips

Product specifications

Product

Porter Robot

Type

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for material handling

Load type

Heavy loads — crates, stock, supplies, waste

Cargo configuration

Flexible: open shelving, crates or containers

Multi-floor

Operates across multiple floors and complex environments

Navigation

AI-powered autonomous routing using LiDAR and 3D cameras

Obstacle handling

Dynamic obstacle avoidance with automatic rerouting

Follow Me

Supported — the robot accompanies an operator on a route

Operation

24/7, with remote monitoring

Connectivity

Onboard sensors — does not depend on Wi-Fi or internet to navigate

Facility integration

Integrates with existing facility infrastructure

Customisation

Custom robotic configurations available for specific facility needs

Application areas

Factories
Warehouses
Hospitals
Hotels
Offices
Airports

Kinetiq RRobotics Pvt. Ltd builds custom robotic solutions for diverse facility needs, so configuration varies by deployment. Contact the team for a specification sheet matched to your site.

The dirty, dull and dangerous

The jobs that injure people, done by something that does not get injured

Waste collection, end to end

The robot can move shop to shop collecting waste and take it to the disposal point without manual intervention — one of the least visible and most physically punishing jobs on any large site.

Autonomous routing

It plans its own path and reroutes around obstructions rather than stopping — necessary in a working building where corridors are full of people, trolleys and stacked deliveries.

Follow Me for shared work

The robot can accompany an operator along a route, carrying the load while the person does the task — useful where the job needs judgement but the weight does not need a human back.

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How is this different from the Delivery Robot?

Weight and cargo. The Delivery Robot carries documents, packages and supplies in secure enclosed compartments — it is built for items that need to arrive sealed.

How much can it carry?

It is specified for heavy loads across multiple floors and complex environments, and Kinetiq builds custom configurations for specific facility needs.

Maximum payload depends on the configuration supplied. Tell the team what you actually move — crate weight, trolley loads, stock volumes — and they can confirm what fits.

Can it really move between floors on its own?

Multi-floor operation is part of what this robot is designed for. In practice it depends on your lifts: whether they can be integrated, and whether access control allows a robot to call and ride one.

This is worth resolving early rather than late. Share your building setup and Kinetiq can confirm what is possible before you commit to anything.

What jobs does it actually take over?

In a hospital, hotel or factory the equivalents are linen and supply runs, stores to department transfers, and waste consolidation. All of it currently done on a trolley by someone walking.

What is the real business case?

Does it need Wi-Fi, and what if a corridor is blocked?

When something blocks its path it detects the obstruction, takes another route and continues, rather than parking until a person moves it.

How do we trial it before buying?

Use the Request a demo button to arrange one. For a logistics robot especially, a fortnight on your real routes answers more than any specification sheet.

KINETIQ RROBOTICS

Delivery Robot

Move more. Effortlessly. Autonomous delivery for documents, packages and supplies.

An AI-driven service robot that transports documents, packages and supplies across your facility on its own — navigating precisely, carrying items in secure compartments, and running around the clock with remote monitoring. It integrates with existing facility infrastructure rather than requiring you to rebuild around it, and it exists to take the repetitive trips off your team so they can spend their time where judgement and a human touch actually matter.

Why Choose the Kinetiq Delivery Robot?

Precision navigation

LiDAR and 3D cameras map the space continuously, so the robot plans its own route and holds it accurately — in corridors that are rarely empty and layouts that rarely stay still.

Secure compartments

Items travel enclosed rather than on an open tray, which is what makes the robot usable for documents, pharmacy items and anything that should not be picked up in transit.

24/7 operation with remote monitoring

It works the night shift and the lunch rush equally, and every run is visible remotely — so the question "was that delivered?" has a logged answer rather than a phone call.

Integrates with what you already have

Designed to fit existing facility infrastructure, so deployment is a configuration exercise rather than a construction project — and can start as a proof of concept before you commit.

Product specifications

Product

Delivery Robot

Type

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Navigation

AI-powered autonomous navigation using LiDAR and 3D cameras

Obstacle handling

Dynamic obstacle avoidance with automatic rerouting

Payload

Secure enclosed compartments

Operation

24/7, with remote monitoring

Connectivity

Onboard sensors — does not depend on Wi-Fi or internet to navigate

Facility integration

Integrates with existing facility infrastructure

Customisation

Custom robotic configurations available for specific facility needs

Application areas

Offices
Hotels
Hospitals
Retail & hospitality
Commercial spaces
Factories

Kinetiq RRobotics Pvt. Ltd builds custom robotic solutions for diverse facility needs, so configuration varies by deployment. Contact the team for a specification sheet matched to your site.

Amplify human capability

A robot that handles the trips, so your team handles the people

Most facility management teams in India run at 80 to 85 per cent of the headcount they actually need. That gap does not show up as unfilled roles — it shows up as fatigue, and as the small repetitive jobs that get postponed. Ferrying a file to the third floor, running supplies to a ward, moving a package from reception: individually trivial, collectively a significant share of a shift. The delivery robot exists to absorb exactly those, which is why Kinetiq describe the goal as amplifying human capability rather than replacing it.

LiDAR and 3D camera sensing

The robot scans and interprets its surroundings continuously, detecting people, trolleys, chairs and walls, then adjusting its path before it reaches them rather than after.

Reroutes instead of stopping

Blocked corridors are normal, not exceptional. When something is in the way the robot takes another route and carries on, rather than parking until a human intervenes.

Every run is data

Remote monitoring turns delivery from something people remember into something the system records — what moved, when, and on which route. Quantified operations rather than anecdotal ones.

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Questions about the Delivery Robot

Does it stop working if the Wi-Fi goes down?

No, and Kinetiq call this the single biggest myth about robots in facilities. This is an Autonomous Mobile Robot — it navigates using onboard sensors, not internet commands.

Connectivity is what gives you remote monitoring and reporting. It is not what makes the robot move.

What can it actually carry?

Documents, packages and supplies, in secure enclosed compartments. At Clean India Show 2025 the delivery units ran with tray shelves carrying cups, chips and chocolates through a crowded hall.

In practice the useful cases are the repetitive ones: files between floors, pharmacy and supply runs, amenities to guest rooms, stock from a back store to a counter. Exact payload capacity depends on configuration — the team can confirm for your use case.

What happens when someone stands in its way?

It reroutes. LiDAR and 3D cameras detect people, trolleys, chairs and walls, and the robot takes a detour and continues rather than stopping until someone moves.

That matters more in India than the specification suggests, because crowded corridors and shifting layouts are the normal operating condition, not the edge case.

Will people stop to take selfies with it?

Yes, at first — and Kinetiq are refreshingly direct about it. Across roughly 20 to 25 proof-of-concept deployments, the first hour is reliably chaotic: crowds gather, phones come out, everyone wants a photograph.

It settles. Once the novelty passes the robot becomes part of the furniture and gets on with the job. Some sites help this along with simple signage and a short briefing to staff.

Is this going to replace our staff?

Kinetiq's stated philosophy is to amplify human capability, and the operational reality supports it: most facility management teams already run at 80 to 85 per cent of required headcount.

The robot absorbs repetitive, low-value trips so the existing team can spend time on work that needs judgement and a human presence. Deployments also tend to create new roles — robot supervisors, fleet managers, automation coordinators — rather than remove them.

Can it work with our lifts, doors and access control?

The robots are designed for seamless integration with existing facility infrastructure, and Kinetiq builds custom robotic solutions for specific facility needs.

Multi-floor operation and integration with lifts and access systems depend on your building. Share your setup and the team can confirm what is possible before you commit to anything.

How do we trial it before buying?

Start with a proof of concept. Kinetiq has run POC deployments across sectors, and also offers flexible commercial models — pay-as-you-use and Robotics-as-a-Service — rather than capital purchase only.

Use the Request a demo button to arrange one. A POC on your own floor answers the fit question better than any specification can.

Cleaning machinery distribution and channel partner network in India

Distribution 9 min read

Elevate Dealers to Channel Partners for Sustainable Growth

Few manufacturers — either domestic or foreign — can hope to keep pace with the hunger of the facility management sector for cleaning products by establishing their own presence in every territory. Fortunately, there are many entrepreneurs who are eager to become their distributors and grow along with them. What qualities should such entrepreneurs develop to become distributors of choice? How do manufacturers help them sustain, financially and otherwise? How do they iron out kinks in the relationship? We have the answers.

Distribution versus manufacturing

For many new entrants to the cleaning sector, entry barriers for setting up a production facility may be high, which makes it challenging for them to achieve economies of scale. For them, distribution is an appealing gateway into the cleaning business.

Tony Chazhoor, MD, IP Cleaning India, explained: "For more players to be convinced to invest in production facilities, disposable incomes that can be spent on acquiring cleaning machinery need to rise. Until then, the dealer/channel partner network model will be the most appropriate choice."

Many global players already have an Indian presence in the form of 100% subsidiaries, which has helped them understand the Indian market and purchasing behaviour. While some are tentatively expanding the number of products they manufacture in India, their output is not yet sufficient to meet market demand. Besides, some bigger machines, which are unlikely to sell in large volumes initially, will have to be imported rather than manufactured domestically.

Satish Mahajan, National Sales Head, Comac India, weighed in: "We are still importing most of our machines to ensure consistent quality and value for our customers. We are working on a project to manufacture a few of our fast-moving machines in India and studying its feasibility from the standpoint of captive consumption and meeting other demands. But this is in a very early stage."

In terms of volume, the major cleaning machines being manufactured in India are single-disc scrubbers/polishers and walk-behind scrubber dryers, as well as some ride-on scrubber dryers. For at least some time more, most suppliers will depend on imports for high-end ride-on scrubber dryers, sweepers and pressure washers, ensuring the preponderance of the distribution model.

The ideal distributor

What do companies look for in a channel partner? "Years of experience in the industry, market presence and investment capability in terms of finance and team size," replied Indu Vijaykumar, Director, i-team India.

Rajiv Bhatia, Country Manager & Director, Nilfisk India Pvt Ltd, expanded on his criteria for assessing a potential partner as follows:

Financial capability to invest in manpower, machines and infrastructure, such that the distributor can take seasonal business cycles in his stride and not be cash-starved if sales happen to fall in one quarter. The ups and downs of the market should not cause the business to suffer due to a lack of working capital.
Motivation to promote the cleaning equipment business in terms of synergy with his existing lines of business, and how he wishes to maximise his wallet share with his existing customer base.
Concept selling capability, since the cleaning industry is mushrooming in India and a lot of concepts need to be explained to different industrial and institutional customers.
After-sales service capabilities in terms of process-oriented service call logging and assignment, service metrics measurement, spares management and, most importantly, his existing customer base's views about the firm.
A passion to grow his business.

Chazhoor is particular about nomenclature: "Actually, we do not look for distributors in capital equipment sales. Rather, we look for specialised dealers or channel partners for our ecosystem." For him, such a partner should be from the capital equipment business, with in-house sales and service infrastructure, an excellent history and reputation, and extensive knowledge of the local market, evolving industry trends and the demographics of the catchment area.

With this necessary level of scrutiny, it should come as no surprise that it takes an average of 8–9 months to develop a channel partner in a given area.

Every respondent agreed that the most basic quality for eligibility is that the partner understands the importance of keeping a ready stock of machinery, spares and consumables. Adequate sales and service staff must be available to take care of machines throughout their life cycle.

Mahajan makes a seemingly simple but crucial stipulation: "They should have experience in and domain knowledge of the cleaning industry. This industry is very unique and cannot work like other businesses. Partners who have worked within the cleaning industry have a brighter chance of becoming successful compared to those who haven't. Of course, it's not difficult for the latter, but their gestation periods may be prolonged."

A relatively recent criterion is a distributor's willingness to digitise all aspects of business management. Underlying all the above criteria is the readiness of the partner to adhere to the supplier's code of conduct and ethics; any violation will negatively impact the supplier's brand image.

How do suppliers support distributors?

While the above list of parameters may seem intimidating, potential distributors should rest assured that suppliers understand their responsibility to aid and equip their partners in every possible way. They have thought of everything that can ease the entry of the distributor into the cleaning market.

Vivek Mata, MD, Charnock Equipments Pvt Ltd, painted a picture: "Businesses flourish when the entire ecosystem works in sync towards the larger goals of customer satisfaction. Distributors are the most crucial part of the supply chain and have to be elevated to the level of channel partners. We empower distributor partners by involving them in everything, right from the client site due diligence to recommendations for the right fit of equipment and machinery. Specialised technical training is imparted to keep them informed about upcoming technology. They are the extended members of the Charnock family."

Once the partnership is sealed, the induction process for the partner typically begins with sales and service intellectual property transfer in a phased, planned manner. "A cleaning equipment manufacturer should handhold the dealer/channel partner by sharing in-depth product knowledge and providing frequent training. It is imperative that the dealer be given proper technical knowledge, and be made aware of proper segmentation and further sub-segmentation. This exercise will support the dealer in their understanding of the most productive product mix," offered Chazhoor.

The supplier may even help the partner hire the right people, and offer field marketing support to improve brand visibility through the partner in the specified territory. A realistic business plan is drawn up that is agreeable to both parties. The supplier's staff will regularly visit and interact with the partner to identify roadblocks, if any, in the action plan.

It is a mandate for the supplier to ensure the partnership is financially lucrative and appealing to the partner. This can be guaranteed in more than one way.

Said Mahajan: "The company needs to maintain territorial sanctity and integrity of dealers. The terms of territory and other activities need to be designed and specified in the agreement, to have a standard course of action when there are any deviations. Generally, when dealers don't meet the expected budgets, the supplier company hires its own staff in that particular territory or appoints another dealer. This becomes a big demotivation to dealers; they underperform or don't perform and leave. Training and retraining is a must for new dealers. Customer service feedback must be reviewed and evaluated at the end of every quarter."

While suppliers must plan for contingencies, success stories must also be shared with channel partners to keep up their enthusiasm and morale.

Partnership challenges

As in any business relationship, there are bound to be hiccups in the supplier-dealer partnership. As Vijaykumar put it, "Sometimes, our visions are not compatible, or the distributor team is more engaged in their parent business and not available."

The cleaning market is maturing at an exponential rate; new products do not remain new for longer and there is constant churn of innovative solutions. It can be a daunting task for dealers to stay up to date with the latest in the market.

The main challenge that suppliers face is hiring the right talent that can comprehend the technicalities of cleaning products that are vastly different from each other, and then retaining talent with special HR policies and programmes combined with attractive incentive plans.

If the channel partner is from a different sector, it becomes essential to provide a comprehensive understanding of the product line, help them suggest what product to suggest for what application, and even accompany the partner for regular customer visits in the area, to ease them into the cleaning market. This takes time, money and resources from both parties without much immediate ROI, but this initial period of intense engagement helps achieve goals in the long run.

Making dealers self-reliant

The ultimate goal of any supplier is to develop their dealer into a well-informed, adequately equipped entity that can function on its own, without repeatedly having to fall back on the supplier for help and guidance.

As Chazhoor put it, "Being an OEM and an expert in the domain, the principals must pass on their sales and service expertise to dealers/channel partners for them to become their extended arms in the marketplace. This is possible only when a level of trust and collaboration is fostered in the relationship."

Suppliers can support their dealer during the first year for most of their installation and customer complaint activities, and depute engineers and technicians to help them understand technicalities and SOPs. This embrace can extend to assimilating dealers in the supplier's CRM application so that they become a part of the organisation in every sense.

Bhatia offers two styles of continual development programmes: for dealers who are performing well, this includes expansion plans and cross-selling initiatives to boost revenues to the next level; for under-performers, it is all about addressing any roadblocks or clarifying any miscommunication, which is not uncommon with remote partners who meet the company staff just once or twice a month.

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Distribution 9 min read

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Distribution versus manufacturing

The ideal distributor

Rajiv Bhatia, Country Manager & Director, Nilfisk India Pvt Ltd, expanded on his criteria for assessing a potential partner as follows:

Financial capability to invest in manpower, machines and infrastructure, such that the distributor can take seasonal business cycles in his stride and not be cash-starved if sales happen to fall in one quarter. The ups and downs of the market should not cause the business to suffer due to a lack of working capital.
Motivation to promote the cleaning equipment business in terms of synergy with his existing lines of business, and how he wishes to maximise his wallet share with his existing customer base.
Concept selling capability, since the cleaning industry is mushrooming in India and a lot of concepts need to be explained to different industrial and institutional customers.
After-sales service capabilities in terms of process-oriented service call logging and assignment, service metrics measurement, spares management and, most importantly, his existing customer base's views about the firm.
A passion to grow his business.

With this necessary level of scrutiny, it should come as no surprise that it takes an average of 8–9 months to develop a channel partner in a given area.

How do suppliers support distributors?

It is a mandate for the supplier to ensure the partnership is financially lucrative and appealing to the partner. This can be guaranteed in more than one way.

While suppliers must plan for contingencies, success stories must also be shared with channel partners to keep up their enthusiasm and morale.

Partnership challenges

Making dealers self-reliant

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Distribution 9 min read

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Distribution versus manufacturing

The ideal distributor

Rajiv Bhatia, Country Manager & Director, Nilfisk India Pvt Ltd, expanded on his criteria for assessing a potential partner as follows:

Financial capability to invest in manpower, machines and infrastructure, such that the distributor can take seasonal business cycles in his stride and not be cash-starved if sales happen to fall in one quarter. The ups and downs of the market should not cause the business to suffer due to a lack of working capital.
Motivation to promote the cleaning equipment business in terms of synergy with his existing lines of business, and how he wishes to maximise his wallet share with his existing customer base.
Concept selling capability, since the cleaning industry is mushrooming in India and a lot of concepts need to be explained to different industrial and institutional customers.
After-sales service capabilities in terms of process-oriented service call logging and assignment, service metrics measurement, spares management and, most importantly, his existing customer base's views about the firm.
A passion to grow his business.

With this necessary level of scrutiny, it should come as no surprise that it takes an average of 8–9 months to develop a channel partner in a given area.

How do suppliers support distributors?

It is a mandate for the supplier to ensure the partnership is financially lucrative and appealing to the partner. This can be guaranteed in more than one way.

While suppliers must plan for contingencies, success stories must also be shared with channel partners to keep up their enthusiasm and morale.

Partnership challenges

Making dealers self-reliant

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Distribution 9 min read

Elevate Dealers to Channel Partners for Sustainable Growth

Distribution versus manufacturing

The ideal distributor

Rajiv Bhatia, Country Manager & Director, Nilfisk India Pvt Ltd, expanded on his criteria for assessing a potential partner as follows:

Financial capability to invest in manpower, machines and infrastructure, such that the distributor can take seasonal business cycles in his stride and not be cash-starved if sales happen to fall in one quarter. The ups and downs of the market should not cause the business to suffer due to a lack of working capital.
Motivation to promote the cleaning equipment business in terms of synergy with his existing lines of business, and how he wishes to maximise his wallet share with his existing customer base.
Concept selling capability, since the cleaning industry is mushrooming in India and a lot of concepts need to be explained to different industrial and institutional customers.
After-sales service capabilities in terms of process-oriented service call logging and assignment, service metrics measurement, spares management and, most importantly, his existing customer base's views about the firm.
A passion to grow his business.

With this necessary level of scrutiny, it should come as no surprise that it takes an average of 8–9 months to develop a channel partner in a given area.

How do suppliers support distributors?

It is a mandate for the supplier to ensure the partnership is financially lucrative and appealing to the partner. This can be guaranteed in more than one way.

While suppliers must plan for contingencies, success stories must also be shared with channel partners to keep up their enthusiasm and morale.

Partnership challenges

Making dealers self-reliant

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Smart Cleaning & Technology 6 min read

Inside Clean India Show 2025: Charting India’s Big Shift to Smart, AI-powered Cleaning

The Clean India Show 2025 offered a glimpse into how technology, robotics, AI and digital platforms are transforming the cleaning and facility management landscape in India.

Bots to Big Machines

At the Kinetiq RRobotics (Star Engineers India Pvt. Ltd) booth, the future quite literally looked back at you. Newly launched AI greeting robots stood at the entrance, ready with a cheerful “Hi” as visitors approached, their screens lighting up with multilingual responses and quick, fluid voice recognition.

You could talk to them, ask them questions, even watch them process information in real time. Not far from them rolled a group of delivery robots, their tray shelves neatly stacked with cups, chips and chocolates, gliding through the crowd like friendly attendants.

The mix of warmth and automation at the stall made it one of the most striking examples of how robotics is being designed not just to work — but to engage, assist and coexist with people.

“Rather than replacing people, these robots are meant to complement human labour by taking over repetitive, low-value tasks.”

The company’s immediate target segments include hospitality, corporate offices, pharma and food manufacturing, where human presence is restricted, as well as warehousing and e-commerce fulfilment.

Smart Engineering Enters Cleaning Equipment

If the robotics pavilion revealed automation in motion, a short walk away the focus shifted to the quieter strength of smart engineering. Stas Chem Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a 40-year-old group rooted in chemical manufacturing, brought a different kind of innovation to the exhibition — BLACK, the company’s newly launched brand for cleaning tools and machinery.

The lineup included around 12 freshly introduced machines and three additional product lines, with multiple SKUs planned under each category. The new launches include single disk scrubbing and polishing machine, advanced vacuum cleaners and scrubber driers.

“All machines are assembled in-house and all development labs, quality control processes and compliance certifications are maintained internally,” said Ayush Saxena, Director at Stas Group.

AI At Work

Amid the heavy-duty machines, the exhibition also revealed discoveries unfolding in a quieter digital space – like a digital map of India’s loos, stitched together through AI, rewards and a simple idea called World of Loo (WOLOO).

WOLOO stood out at the exhibition as a digital ecosystem built to solve one of India’s most persistent challenges – clean and reliable public sanitation, especially for women.

Founded by Manish Kelshikar, the company’s journey began in 2019 with an intention to create safe, hygienic, women-friendly washrooms.

“We started with building our own washrooms called the ‘women’s powder room’. The first of these spaces opened in Mumbai,” said senior manager Shreya Kumbhavdekar.

An Integrated System

For exhibitors and visitors navigating the complexities of housekeeping, laundry services, sanitation contracts, or multi-site maintenance, Zoho FSM (Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd)’s digital intervention was easily understood. Its core idea is simple: Bring every moving part of a service operation onto one integrated system.

As the team explained, many small and mid-sized cleaning businesses today still coordinate technicians through informal channels — mostly WhatsApp messages, scattered notes, and manual scheduling.

“The result is predictable with missed slots, double-booked staff, delayed assignments, and no visibility into what is happening in the field. We fill this gap,” they said.

Built as a mobile-friendly, multilingual platform, available in Hindi and over 25 languages, Zoho FSM enables businesses to schedule, assign, track, invoice and close jobs from a single ecosystem.

The platform supports both Android and iOS, with a web interface for back-end teams, making it accessible to operations of every scale.

One of its standout capabilities is intelligent dispatching — the system allows managers to assign technicians based on proximity, skill set, availability, and potential scheduling conflicts.

“On-the-ground staff can update job status, upload images, and collect customer feedback directly through the app, creating a complete record of every visit,” the team members explained.

According to the Zoho team, the steady footfalls not only brought leads and sign-ups, but rich conversations with cleaning businesses of all kinds.

Many visitors, they noted, were openly relieved to discover that such a platform existed, because they had long been juggling operations manually without realising a dedicated solution could streamline everything.

Robotics & Automation 10 min read

Robotic Cleaning Will Enhance Airport Experience

As India builds a technology-led future for its aviation sector, the focus is shifting toward sustainable and secure operations that can manage this rapid scaling. Keerthana Sundar, Special Correspondent, Clean India Journal, explores how autonomous robots are redefining the standards of hygiene and passenger experience at airports, in conversation with Anil Sathe, Chief Growth Officer, Kinetiq Rrobotics Pvt. Ltd.

Imagine an airport terminal where a multilingual AI guide assists a lost traveller, or an entertainment-enabled robot distracts a restless child during a flight delay. Whether it is broadcasting real-time security reminders or ensuring floors are cleaned based on real-time dirt detection, these machines are the new nervous system of the modern airport.

How do AI cleaning robots ensure a consistent standard of hygiene within high-traffic airport terminals?

A. Airports are defined by constant footfall. Traditionally, maintaining these spaces requires a fleet of equipment: single-disc vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers and sweeping machines. This combination of four or five different products is the current standard.

However, the new range of Kinetiq AI-driven autonomous robots, specifically our Kinetiq cleaning Robots like CleaniBot S55 & CleaniBot C5, can handle all these applications with a single unit, as it has good back-up with Lithium Ion Battery & has fast charging mechanism.

The core advantage is real-time mapping. In a high-traffic area, our robots perform an accurate mapping of the space in real-time. This is the most important factor: The robot detects dirt as it happens and responds autonomously with precise water & detergent dosing.

In an environment as vast as an airport, manual cleaning often misses spots or struggles to keep up with spills in food courts. AI ensures every square metre is cleaned to the same standard. This creates audit-ready digital logs that help airports demonstrate compliance with global hygiene and safety standards such as ISO 41001 (Facility Management) and ASQ cleanliness benchmarks.

We are achieving a level of hygiene that, while not strictly ‘hospital grade’ due to the different detergents used, is remarkably close to it. No area is skipped; spill zones and high-footfall areas receive extra priority.

What impact does this technology have on water and detergent consumption?

A. While AI-driven cleaning is a relatively new entry to the market, the thumb rule for Autonomous Robot cleaning it saves up to 25% to 30% in water and detergent usage.

For large international terminals, this translates into millions of litres of water saved annually — supporting ESG goals while directly lowering operating expenditure.

This is because you are no longer performing a repetitive, overlapping job without a plan; you are standardising the process. Every drop is accounted for, and the robot only applies what is necessary based on the data it collects.

Airports operate 24/7. How does the Cleani-bot series handle maintenance without disrupting passenger flow?

A. These robots are designed to complement the airport aesthetic—they are sleek and professional, fitting perfectly into an airport setting. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, they feature fast-charging capabilities; a three-hour charge allows for extensive operation.

For example, a 30-litre robot can cover approximately 3,500 to 4,000 square metres per hour.

Crucially, they use Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and 3D cameras for dynamic obstacle avoidance and predictive path planning.

This reduces slip-and-fall incidents, one of the most common airport liability risks, by ensuring wet areas are cleaned and dried systematically rather than reactively.

This allows them to operate safely during peak hours rather than just at night. They are not just cleaning; they are learning the environment every day through AI to optimise their routes.

They can even perform dual operations, such as scrubbing and vacuuming, or dedicated mopping, ensuring high productivity in totality.

“Imagine a worker that never gets tired, slashes costs by 30% and makes your customers twice as happy. These AI robots handle the grunt work so your team can focus on the ‘human touch’ that keeps travellers coming back!” – Anil Sathe

Beyond cleaning, how do Greeting robots like the Nova and Mini series streamline the experience for international travellers?

A. Language barriers are a significant hurdle in global travel. Multilingual greeting robots can bridge this gap. These units can be integrated with platforms such as ChatGPT to provide real-time flight information, directions to smoking zones or washrooms, and even local tourism tips.

We also feature a ‘Follow Me’ function, where the robot leads a passenger directly to their destination, such as a specific boarding gate or an airport lounge.

They can also be used for ‘Smart Restaurant’ solutions within the terminal. A robot can autonomously plan the optimal route and lead customers to their target table.

This creates a premium, futuristic first impression and reduces the pressure on human information desks.

Airports using digital wayfinding and interactive service robots have reported higher retail dwell time and improved passenger satisfaction scores, which directly correlate to increased non-aeronautical revenue.

How does the LuckiBot series enable a ‘Smart Airport’ vision?

A. The LuckiBot acts as a mobile IoT sensor. It collects data on crowd density, air quality and traffic flow, feeding this into the airport’s Smart Control Room.

This data can also integrate with airport digital twins, enabling planners to simulate passenger movement, optimise queue layouts, and proactively redesign bottlenecks.

This enables predictive maintenance and energy optimisation, effectively becoming the ‘nervous system’ of the terminal. It can also be linked with advertising screens to increase exposure for merchants’ promotions or integrated with tax refund systems to display rules to passengers.

What are the primary challenges you have encountered during robot deployment?

A. The biggest challenge is the ‘excitement factor’. Passengers, particularly children, are enamoured with the machines. It is quite common for people to stop the robots for selfies or even try to place children on them. We have seen families put their toddlers on autonomous robots because it looks fun.

While this shows the technology is being welcomed, we need a ‘co-working’ mindset where the public respects the robot’s workspace.

Forward-looking airports are already introducing robotic usage guidelines, signage, and public awareness programs to normalise human–robot collaboration. It requires patience from the buyers, sellers and public.

As we adapt, these robots will move from being ‘celebrities’ to being standard co-workers in the terminal ecosystem.

Kinetiq’s philosophy is to ‘Amplify Human Capability’. How does this address concerns about job displacement?

A. This is a vital point. Robots are not here to take jobs; they are here to eliminate the ‘dirty, dull and dangerous’ tasks. Most Facility Management companies currently operate at 80% to 85% of their required manpower. This gap leads to fatigue and stress.

By deploying robots to handle repetitive floor care or waste transport, we allow human staff to focus on tasks that require a human touch, judgment and empathy.

We are also creating new career paths for engineers to maintain and manage these robotic fleets. Facility teams are being upskilled into roles such as Robot Supervisors, Fleet Managers, and Automation Coordinators —creating a future-ready workforce.

We are not removing people; we are empowering them to work more efficiently.

What airport tasks are best handled by the CarryBot series?

A. The CarryBot is designed for the niche, physical tasks that are often overlooked. Consider waste management: transporting garbage from one end of a massive terminal to the disposal point is a significant job.

CarryBot can act as a garbage collector, moving from shop to shop to collect waste and deliver it to the last mile without manual intervention.

It can also handle duty-free stock movement, catering supplies and maintenance kits, removing thousands of manual trolley trips per day.

This significantly reduces musculoskeletal injuries and manpower attrition — two major hidden cost drivers in airport logistics operations.

How do these robots align with the sustainability goals of modern airports?

A. Sustainability is about more than just conserving electricity. It is about measurable resource management. With robots, you have real-time data on water and detergent consumption.

You are supporting the human ecosystem by reducing staff fatigue. Every action is documented — This data enables sustainability reporting, carbon tracking, and continuous improvement —turning cleaning and logistics into measurable business intelligence.

You know exactly when a floor was cleaned or when waste was moved. This accountability helps airports reduce their carbon footprint and optimise their staff deployment year-on-year.

How is Kinetiq preparing for future mega-hubs such as expanded International airports?

A. We are not just selling a product; we are providing an automation roadmap. Our robots are modular and upgradeable, designed to scale as terminals expand.

They integrate into future smart-city systems and run on low energy. As airports become ‘self-learning’ through the data these robots collect, they will be able to redesign layouts and predict congestion more effectively than ever before.

In the future, airports will not just be smart — they will be self-optimising, where robots continuously learn, adapt, and redesign operations in real time.

Kinetiq Rrobotics’ Solutions at a Glance

Cleani-Bot — Floor Maintenance: Real-time mapping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and mopping; 24/7 operation with 3D obstacle avoidance.
Greeting — Passenger Support: Multilingual assistance, “Guide Me” navigation, flight information, interactive terminal maps, crowd density sensing and air quality monitoring.
LuckiBot — Delivery & IoT: Smart restaurant delivery and integration of coffee vending machines at the boarding gates.
CarryBot — Logistics: Waste management, duty-free stock transport and maintenance kit delivery, with “Follow Me” navigation.

Industry 12 min read

India Is Building at Scale. But Who’s Thinking About the Upkeep?

India’s infrastructure-led growth is creating a ripple effect that is steadily reshaping the cleaning ecosystem. While the Union Budget stops short of direct policy triggers, the scale of new assets — from airports to industrial hubs — is set to drive long-term demand for maintenance, mechanisation and automation. The opportunity is clear but gradual, shaped by cost, skills and adoption realities. Clean India Journal’s Manka Behl spoke to industry experts on how the sector is evolving alongside this shift.

The country’s Union Budget, presented earlier in the year by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, doubles down on a familiar ambition — build bigger, build faster, and build across sectors. From high-speed rail corridors and logistics networks to industrial clusters and urban expansion — the blueprint for growth is firmly anchored in infrastructure.

But as cranes rise and concrete spreads, a quieter, less visible layer of this growth story is beginning to come into focus: What happens after the build is complete?

For India’s cleaning ecosystem, the Budget does not offer direct policy triggers. Yet it sets in motion a chain reaction. Every airport terminal, warehouse, hospital, metro station or industrial hub being planned today becomes, eventually, a space that must be cleaned, maintained and managed — not occasionally, but continuously.

The result is a sector that sits just outside the spotlight of policy, but increasingly at the centre of execution.

Industry voices suggest that the opportunity is real, expanding and inevitable — but also gradual, uneven and shaped by on-ground realities of cost, scale, skills and adoption.

Think Upkeep

As infrastructure creation accelerates, a key theme emerging from the industry is the need to align construction with long-term upkeep.

“India’s strong push toward infrastructure creation through record capital expenditure is undoubtedly a positive step for economic growth. However, while we are building world-class transport networks, logistics hubs, airports, industrial parks, and urban infrastructure at an unprecedented pace, the conversation around long-term maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness at these locations is still evolving,” says Vedant Matta, Director-Sales of Charnock Equipments Pvt Ltd.

Vedant points out that globally, infrastructure planning integrates mechanised cleaning, facility management and predictive maintenance at the design stage. “In India, however, maintenance technologies are often introduced only after the asset becomes operational,” he says.

This, he notes, can lead to inefficiencies, higher costs and faster deterioration of public infrastructure. “As the country expands its asset base, there is a growing need to embed modern cleaning technologies, smart facility management systems, and data-driven maintenance planning into infrastructure projects from the outset. This will not only extend the lifespan of assets but also ensure hygiene, safety, and sustainability in high-footfall environments such as airports, metro stations, hospitals, and public buildings,” adds Vedant.

“As the country expands its asset base, there is a growing need to embed modern cleaning technologies, smart facility management systems, and data-driven maintenance planning into infrastructure projects from the outset.”
— Vedant Matta

According to Sahil Jain, Managing Director of Columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt Ltd, the cleaning industry will not see an immediate spike, with most benefits expected to accrue over the long term. “The government’s focus on infrastructure development, civic spending and smart cities is expected to create opportunities over time. However, cleaning is not something which has come into direct focus as infrastructure projects will not generate immediate demand. But once they get commissioned, that will obviously add something to the industry segment,” says Jain.

In the near term, increased public capital expenditure could provide indirect support. “When they increase the public capital expenditure, it basically also acts as an impetus to the private sector infrastructure development,” adds Sahil.

According to him, this expansion is expected to create demand for cleaning services and systems. “If you have more warehouses, you will obviously need scanning machines, cleaning manpower, cleaning systems in place,” he adds.

“The government’s focus on infrastructure development, civic spending and smart cities is expected to create opportunities over time. However, cleaning is not something which has come into direct focus as infrastructure projects will not generate immediate demand. But once they get commissioned, that will obviously add something to the industry segment.”
— Sahil Jain

Big Change

As infrastructure scales up, the cleaning ecosystem is being pushed to evolve alongside it.

Vedant highlights that India’s cleaning ecosystem has historically been labour-intensive, largely because labour availability made manual cleaning economically viable. However, the scale and complexity of infrastructure being created today — large airports, metro systems, industrial corridors, logistics parks, and mega manufacturing facilities — are fundamentally changing operational requirements.

“The Union Budget’s continued focus on infrastructure expansion and rising capital expenditure is reinforcing the creation of large, high-footfall public and industrial assets that demand far more efficient and standardised maintenance practices. In such environments, manual cleaning alone is no longer sufficient. Facility operators increasingly require mechanised cleaning equipment, automation, and productivity-driven solutions to maintain large areas efficiently while meeting higher standards of hygiene and safety,” says Vedant.

The Budget positions robotics and AI as “core productivity drivers”. According to Anil Sathe, Chief Growth Officer at Kinetiq RRobotics, adoption on the ground is evolving in phases. “The mid-market is still evaluating, but the shift from ‘cost’ to ‘capability’ has clearly begun. There is a marginal shift in the outlook towards robots as productivity and efficient tools. However, large enterprises in India have already moved from discussion mode to piloting robots to measuring productivity and efficiency gains,” says Anil.

He adds that with millennials in decision-making roles gradually handing over to Gen Z, “we will witness a paradigm shift in the use of AI and robotics in the coming years and this will be very fast”.

On India’s ambition to become an automation execution hub, Anil believes that the country is “on the cusp,” with talent and adaptability already in place. However, he emphasises that policy support, infrastructure consistency and hardware localisation will be critical to scaling that vision.

However, Anil emphasises that the ecosystem will need to adapt, with greater focus on application-level and technician-focused training to support large-scale deployment and maintenance of robotics. “We have the necessary skill set available in the country, and with proper government funding and initiatives, this can be realised into the workforce seamlessly,” he says while underlining the need to align training with real-world operational requirements.

“India is on the cusp and a boost due from government policy and initiatives would be a major step in the right direction. India has the talent and adaptability to become an automation execution hub.”
— Anil Sathe

Opening Avenues

As infrastructure expands and policy direction supports technology adoption, the shift toward mechanised and robotic solutions is becoming more visible — though it remains closely tied to economics and real-world viability.

Vedant notes that while the budget may not directly legislate mechanisation, its broader policy direction — supporting infrastructure growth, manufacturing and technology adoption — “creates the right ecosystem for this transition”. “As the scale of assets increases, the economics naturally begin to favour machine-assisted cleaning systems that improve productivity, reduce dependence on large labour pools, and ensure consistent quality,” he says.

For Charnock Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Vedant describes this as a “significant inflection point”, adding that it will accelerate the adoption of mechanised cleaning across sectors.

At the same time, Anil highlights that adoption — especially in robotics — is evolving alongside funding access and business models. “MSMEs will adopt and will see a shift towards automated solutions as more local and government funding and initiatives are made accessible to the robotics sector. The market will evolve through Capex-led investments, but the real trigger will come from flexible models such as pay-as-you-use (PAYU) and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS),” he explains.

However, the transition is still strongly influenced by return on investment. While AI is already widely used in computing and design, Anil points out that robotic cleaning solutions still lag due to ROI constraints. “Once the price differential between mechanised and robotic solutions breaches approximately 40%, we will witness a shift towards robotic cleaning solutions. For wider adoption, robots need to deliver a clear 12–18-month payback. When the monthly cost aligns with 1.5–2 manpower equivalents, the decision becomes much easier,” adds Anil.

Early signals of this shift are already visible. “The budget has improved intent and enquiry levels. We are seeing more serious conversations, especially at leadership levels, though conversions still depend on ROI clarity. With infrastructure expanding, this shift towards AI and robotic solutions is beginning to reflect in sales funnels, supported by measurable data from proof-of-concept deployments across sectors,” says Anil.

Adoption is also likely to vary by sector. “Healthcare, food and pharma and education will lead adoption because hygiene is non-negotiable. In these environments, the value of consistency and compliance is immediate and measurable. At the same time, airports are already among the fastest and largest adopters of robotics, driven by large infrastructure players such as Adani, Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (GMR) and Gunupati Venkata Krishna Reddy (GVK),” says Anil.

Work In Progress

While the Union Budget continues to emphasise strengthening the country’s manufacturing ecosystem and industrial supply chains, industry voices suggest that the path toward localisation remains gradual and constrained by current market realities.

Vedant notes that the policy direction presents a significant opportunity for the professional cleaning equipment industry. “However, the current consumption volumes of mechanized cleaning machines in India do not justify the costs associated with producing completely indigenous equipment and are acting as a deterrent for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) like us to operate full scale end to end manufacturing units in India,” he says.

At present, certain high-end machines and critical components are still largely imported, particularly those involving advanced electronics, specialized motors, fleet management and automation technologies.

For now, import dependence remains significant. Matta explains that certain high-end machines and critical components continue to be largely imported, particularly those involving advanced electronics, specialised motors, fleet management and automation technologies.

A similar reality exists in robotics. Shares Anil, “India still lacks the infrastructure and capabilities for mass-scale production of robotics… and we have very few indigenous products in the market.”

However, he highlights that the country has strong software capabilities and skilled manpower, which are currently playing a key role in adapting robotics solutions for the domestic market. “We are on the right track to take a big leap,” he adds.

At the same time, access to policy incentives remains uneven. Sahil points out that manufacturing incentives are largely designed for large-scale industries, particularly sectors such as pharmaceuticals and electronics. “For a country as big as India, the cleaning machines industry is still very small. They give PLIs and incentives to big companies and the others like us where investments are lower generally do not get a lot of incentives from the government,” he says, noting that such benefits are typically linked to investments running into thousands of crores and large-scale employment generation.

Matta, however, sees a long-term shift underway. As domestic demand becomes more predictable, he says, there will be increasing incentives for localisation, supply chain development and technology investment within India. “For us, the opportunity lies in gradually strengthening local manufacturing while combining global technology with Indian engineering and cost efficiencies,” he says.

Over time, he adds, this could help reduce dependence on imports and position India not just as a large consumer market, but also as a competitive manufacturing hub for professional cleaning equipment.

Next Phase

As the Budget continues to emphasise infrastructure, industrial expansion and services, industry experts stress on the combination of policy direction, workforce readiness and operating models that will shape the future of the cleaning and automation ecosystem.

Vedant feels that if one policy direction has the potential to significantly transform the professional cleaning industry, it is the government’s continued emphasis on large-scale infrastructure and industrial development through sustained capital expenditure. He adds that India’s flagship initiative, “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan,” should gradually move towards the use of mechanised cleaning equipment to ensure more efficient and effective maintenance of cleaning standards across the country.

Vedant also highlights the growing importance of economic clusters such as manufacturing zones, logistics parks and integrated commercial hubs. “The development of these clusters will create significant opportunities for automated and industrial cleaning equipment. These environments operate on the synergy of vast built-up areas, high operational intensity and continuous movement of goods and people, all of which require consistent and efficient maintenance,” he says.

Anil emphasises that the next phase of growth will be driven by partnerships rather than standalone product sales. “The future lies in partnerships — especially with integrated facility management and facility management companies — where robotics is embedded into service delivery rather than sold as standalone products,” he says.

Anil added that companies are increasingly adopting a multi-point go-to-market approach, combining direct and indirect sales while working closely with facility management firms, which he described as “a great catalyst in this growth process.”

At the same time, workforce capability remains central to this transition. Matta is of the strong view that training and skill development will be absolutely critical as the industry moves towards mechanisation.

The Budget’s focus on linking education to employment in service sectors is therefore a positive step, creating opportunities for an influx of fresh manpower and structured skill development programmes.

According to Vedant, these can help workers transition from manual roles to machine operators, supervisors and facility management professionals, improving not just efficiency but also safety and long-term career prospects. “Ultimately, the future of the professional cleaning industry in India will depend not only on advanced equipment, but also on a well-trained workforce capable of operating and maintaining these technologies effectively,” he says.

Robotics & Automation 8 min read

The Robot Is Ready. Is India?

Industry experts Steven Yu, Divya Ramraika and Anil Sathe discussed how robotics, AI and automation are gradually reshaping India’s facility management and cleaning sectors, while addressing operational efficiency, workforce shortages and the realities of deploying robots in complex Indian environments.

The first hour is usually chaos. People gather around, pull out their phones, click selfies and watch the robot move through the corridor like a celebrity entering the building.

But once the excitement settles, the machine quietly gets to work — cleaning floors, avoiding obstacles, mapping spaces and becoming what industry experts call the “101st worker” inside the facility. And that, perhaps, is where India’s robotics story is beginning.

It was this transition — from curiosity to operational support — that formed the centre of a recent discussion hosted by Clean India Journal featuring Steven Yu, Senior Vice President at OrionStar; Divya Ramraika, Managing Director at Kinetiq Rrobotics Pvt. Ltd; and Anil Sathe, Chief Growth Officer at Kinetiq Rrobotics Pvt. Ltd.

The discussion explored how robotics, AI and automation are gradually reshaping India’s facility management and cleaning sectors while addressing labour shortages, operational efficiency and the realities of deploying robots in complex Indian environments.

Why India

At the heart of the discussion was a question both simple and significant: “Why India?”

For Steven Yu, the answer came from years of observing the Indian market evolve. Before entering the robotics business nearly a decade ago, he had worked with Indian telecom companies during the country’s mobile phone boom — an experience that revealed both the scale of the Indian market and its willingness to embrace technology rapidly.

“That was when I realised India is truly a vast market,” he said, recalling how quickly Indian consumers adapted to mobile technology. He now sees a similar shift unfolding in robotics.

According to Steven, changing workforce patterns and growing labour shortages are creating the right conditions for automation-led solutions, particularly in repetitive sectors such as cleaning and facility management.

“Doing the same work every day is not ideal for human beings. This is where machines can contribute,” he observed, adding that younger generations are increasingly unwilling to take up repetitive labour-intensive work.

At the same time, he rejected the common perception that robots are designed to replace workers.

“Robots are tools to help people work more efficiently,” he said, explaining that workers can instead learn to operate robotic systems and move into newer roles.

Growth Opportunity

India’s infrastructure story is growing faster than its operational systems can keep pace with. For robotics companies entering the country, that gap between expansion and execution is emerging as one of the biggest opportunities for automation-led technologies.

Divya Ramraika highlighted what he described as a “huge vacuum” in the country.

“While infrastructure growth has accelerated, advanced automated cleaning systems are still relatively new in the Indian market. At the pace with which our country is developing, we need robots for our large infrastructures,” he said.

For now, he believes partnerships with global robotics companies remain the fastest route to adoption while helping India gradually build local manufacturing and software capabilities.

Smart Navigation

Robots operating in neat, predictable environments is easy. The real engineering challenge begins in India — where crowded hallways, moving trolleys, heavy footfall and constant interruptions are part of the everyday landscape.

Divya said the company is investing heavily in software capabilities that allow robots to map and understand operational spaces more intelligently.

“Dedicated software teams train the robots to identify where they need to move, which areas require cleaning and which zones are designated for service operations,” he explained.

Equipped with LiDAR systems, cameras and sensing technologies, the robots continuously scan and interpret their surroundings while functioning.

“If there is some obstruction, it can stop, take a detour through another route and continue the work,” he said.

Rather than stopping permanently, the robots are programmed to reroute themselves and continue operations with minimal interruption. The systems can detect moving humans, chairs, walls and other obstacles before responding through automated navigation adjustments.

According to Divya, Indian public spaces are precisely where robotic systems can be most effective.

“In airports, malls and hospitals, the robots operate through predefined cleaning routes while revisiting areas periodically depending on footfall and operational requirements,” he explained.

The systems are also equipped with AI-enabled visual detection capabilities that help identify localised dirt, spills and garbage in real time.

Labour Shift

The cleaning industry has traditionally depended on manpower-heavy operations, but the pressure points are becoming increasingly visible.

As workforce shortages deepen and facilities become more complex to manage, the conversation is gradually shifting from manpower availability to operational efficiency, accountability and real-time data.

Having witnessed the shift from manual cleaning to mechanised systems since joining the industry in 2007, Anil Sathe described autonomous robotics as the next logical progression.

“The journey from mechanised cleaning to autonomous robotics is now beginning,” he said.

Contrary to the perception that India has abundant manpower, Anil argued that labour shortages are already becoming a major operational challenge.

“If companies require 100 people, very often only 80 are available,” he explained, adding that those 80 workers are then expected to complete 100% of the work.

This growing manpower gap within facility management has created what he described as an operational vacuum — one that robotics and AI-driven systems are beginning to address through “robotic co-working”.

“Most of the top leadership is looking forward to this type of innovation where they can handle efficiencies properly,” he observed.

According to him, once organisations begin understanding efficiency management through automation, robotics could emerge as one of the industry’s biggest focus areas.

Measurable Outcomes

Anil pointed out that while large workforces are already deployed across the cleaning industry, most operations still lack measurable quantification.

“With robotics and AI, every process can be quantified,” he explained.

Facility management companies traditionally evaluate operations through square-foot coverage, but robotics takes that further by generating real-time operational data and measurable performance insights.

The shift, according to experts, is no longer only about replacing manual effort with machines. It is increasingly about visibility, consistency and measurable operational outcomes.

Common Myths

For many, the biggest concern around robotics in India is not the technology itself, but whether machines can realistically function amid crowded corridors, unstable connectivity and constantly moving public spaces.

According to the experts, however, most of those fears are built more on perception than reality.

Addressing one of the biggest misconceptions around robotics, Anil said, “People think robots stop because Wi-Fi is not available or internet is not available. That is one of the biggest myths.”

The systems function as AMRs — Autonomous Mobile Robots — operating through sensors and navigation technologies rather than internet-based commands.

“Whether it is a delivery robot or a cleaning robot, each machine is equipped with multiple sensors that continuously monitor movement and surroundings,” he explained.

At the same time, he acknowledged that introducing robots into facilities comes with an adjustment phase because people are still adapting to working alongside machines.

“The most exciting thing that happens is everybody wants a selfie with the robot,” he remarked.

Having overseen nearly 20 to 25 proof-of-concept deployments across India, Anil described this initial excitement as a “good chaos” that accompanies almost every implementation.

“Our first job is to take this one hour of excitement in a positive way,” he said, adding that once the novelty fades, the robot gradually becomes part of the workforce.

Imperfect Spaces

India’s challenge is not just scale, but unpredictability. Floors vary, layouts shift constantly and public spaces rarely stay still long enough for automation to function in perfectly controlled conditions.

Steven Yu said navigation technology and hardware systems are evolving rapidly to handle increasingly complex environments.

“Currently, the navigation algorithms solve most of the problems. We are now introducing 3D LiDAR-based systems for smoother and more intelligent movement around obstacles,” he said.

When asked how the robots would respond to potholes or damaged flooring, the experts clarified that while the systems can detect potholes and navigate around them, they are fundamentally designed for flat surfaces.

The software can also identify different floor types within the same property.

“You can define that one area has wooden flooring and another has marble flooring. Accordingly, the robot can take decisions and use suitable accessories while cleaning,” they explained.

Beyond Cleaning

As robotics adoption expands, the conversation is also shifting toward sustainability, battery ecosystems and long-term manufacturing ambitions.

Talking about water recycling, Steven informed that OrionStar currently offers two categories of cleaning robots.

“In one category, dirty water is collected separately and discharged after use. The second category — expected to enter India later this year — will feature water recycling technology,” he said.

According to him, the system filters dirty water internally, removes solid particles and recirculates treated water back into the cleaning process, functioning similarly to an STP-based recycling mechanism.

The robots currently operate with water tank capacities of around 35 litres for standard office applications, while larger machines ranging from 25 litres to 45 litres are also available.

The discussion also turned to lithium battery systems, which experts admitted is becoming an important subject within India’s growing electronics ecosystem.

“The robots currently use lithium batteries manufactured according to European standards,” Steven said, adding that future localisation of battery manufacturing in India remains part of the long-term roadmap.

Industry Cleaning 6 min read

Shopfloor Cleaning: Matching Machines to Industrial Needs

In terms of cleanliness, what has been the norm for international MNCs for years, is now being adapted even by MSMEs besides corporates in India. There is a growing understanding of the need to maintain clean shopfloors.

Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd, elaborates on how the impact of maintaining clean spaces could help in the elimination of visual and distractive clutter; enable efficient access to materials; create positive mental impact for a sense of calm and productive mood and maintain a professional attitude.

Selecting the right cleaning machine depends on factors like floor type, debris type, area size, and budget. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work in industrial cleaning.
— Sahil Jain

Cleaning machines used in shopfloors

In industrial shopfloors, the type of floor cleaning machine needed depends on factors like the floor material, the type of dirt or debris present, and the size of the space. Here’s a breakdown of cleaning machines commonly used in industrial settings and the tasks they are best suited for:

Floor Sweepers: Sweepers are used to collect and remove dry debris such as dust, dirt, metal shavings, and small trash. They are ideal for quickly covering large, open spaces or concrete and asphalt floors.
Scrubber Dryers (Walk-Behind or Ride-On): Scrubbers use water, detergent, and rotating brushes to deep-clean floors, breaking down dirt and grime. They are excellent for sticky messes, oils, grease, and other substances that require deeper cleaning. Essential in factories or production areas where floors are exposed to oils, grease, food production residue, or manufacturing byproducts. Ideal for concrete, tile, or sealed floors.
Industrial Vacuum Cleaners: Designed to capture fine dust and debris that sweeping or scrubbing machines might miss, especially in areas with limited access for scrubbers. Some models handle both dry and wet debris, making them versatile. Perfect for environments with fine powders such as wood dust, metal dust, or chemical powders, or in areas that require a high level of cleanliness, such as clean rooms, electronics factories, or hazardous material zones. HEPA-filtered vacuums are particularly effective in industries where air quality is crucial.
Pressure Washers: High-pressure water jets blast away dirt, grease, and other tough contaminants. They’re ideal for cleaning stubborn stains or heavily soiled areas. However, they are not suitable for areas with a high risk of water damage, such as certain machinery, electrical systems, or environments with hazardous substances. They can also damage sensitive flooring, such as epoxy-coated floors commonly found in pharmaceutical companies or wooden flooring.

Best machines for specific needs

Selecting the right cleaning machine depends on factors like floor type, debris type, area size, and budget. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work in industrial cleaning. Solutions are tailored to match specific client requirements.

A range of accessories, including batteries, brushes, and squeegees, are available for scrubbers, along with specialized kits for industrial vacuums—such as HEPA filters, H-class filters, pre-filters, and anti-static kits—ensuring compatibility with diverse cleaning needs.

Operational cost efficiency is prioritized through high-capacity ride-on machines equipped with 100L tanks and 390Ah battery options, providing up to 8 hours of runtime on a single charge. This setup helps reduce both capital expenditure and labor costs.

Improved efficiency and reduced costs

A recent project in a railway wagon manufacturing facility led to a 30% reduction in cleaning costs. By optimizing machine selection, the facility transitioned from three machines with three operators to two high-efficiency ARA100 ride-ons, maintaining cleanliness and safety while lowering operational expenses.

In the metals industry, specialized equipment is available to collect liquids such as oil and coolant along with metal chips, efficiently separating them for reuse or resale—minimizing waste and maximizing resource recovery.

In a non-woven fabric board manufacturing unit, airborne fabric fluffs from cutting and processing posed both a health risk and cleanliness challenge. A customized industrial vacuum system was integrated into the production line, effectively capturing lint at the source and improving workplace safety and hygiene.

An advanced airflow management system in the latest sweepers enhances dust control by integrating vacuum motors in the side brushes to capture airborne particles during sweeping. The ride-on models feature a self-leveling main brush to adjust for uneven factory or paver block flooring. Machines use an overthrow principle for maximizing hopper capacity, improving productivity, and reducing downtime.

Machines are designed with the lowest noise levels while providing the highest coverage area, brush, and suction pressures to ensure superior cleaning performance. A robust build with a steel chassis and high-quality components extends machine lifespan, reducing breakdowns and maintenance costs. This not only lowers overall ownership costs but also reduces environmental impact by minimizing plastic waste.

Maintenance, Operations, Effectiveness

A streamlined design focuses on essential components, eliminating unnecessary complexity for improved functionality and maintenance. Scrubber dryers feature just two operation buttons — one for water/brush and another for suction. Large ride-on machines have swivel recovery tanks for quick access to vital components and batteries. Simple electrical wiring and basic mechanical operations enhance ease of maintenance.

Each machine is supplied with easy-to-understand operation and maintenance manuals, along with self-help troubleshooting videos. A language-free, symbol-oriented maintenance card is included for daily and weekly upkeep, complemented by stickers on machine parts for easy reference. A yellow circle indicates daily cleaning, while a yellow square marks weekly maintenance tasks.

A highly capable team of technicians is always available for support, ensuring machines operate at peak efficiency with minimal downtime.

Expert Guide 8 min read

How To Decide on the Chemicals to Feed Your Equipment?

Not all cleaning chemicals are created equally, especially when it comes to protecting your equipment. Choosing the wrong solution can lead to corrosion, foaming, seal damage or even complete machine failure. This guide will help you evaluate which chemicals are safe, effective, and compatible with your floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and other industrial cleaning machines.

Enzyme-Based Solutions: Decoding What is Truly Sustainable

Kshitiz Chaudhary, Founder & MD, Cizar Hygienecare Pvt. Ltd.

There could be the claim that a cleaning chemical is enzyme-based, hence considered an eco-friendly cleaning chemical, but you can use enzymes to enhance the efficacy of your present toxic chemical-based cleaning chemicals. Buyers should look for full ingredient disclosure.

Beyond ingredients, efficacy and dilution are where enzyme-based products distinguish themselves. A good formulation will work effectively at high dilutions, reducing both cost-in-use and packaging waste and environmental impact.

Additionally, the contact time required for action should align with the intended application — fast-acting for daily cleaning, longer dwell times for deep cleaning or organic digestion. In sum, enzyme cleaners can offer powerful, sustainable alternatives to traditional chemicals when chosen based on transparent formulation, proven performance, and responsible use recommendations.

Choosing Equipment-Compatible Chemical Solutions

Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt Ltd.

Strong oxidisers like hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, or bleach may deteriorate plastics, rubber components, and sensitive fittings if not properly rinsed.

These risks highlight the need to balance cleaning power with chemical compatibility to avoid compromising equipment performance.

Also, for particularly challenging or aggressive environments, we always suggest choosing the right SOPs along with specific machines like stainless steel chassis or oil-resistant squeegees and rubber guards.

Degreasers, often water-based or emulsifying types, offer strong cleaning action for oily surfaces without the material damage associated with harsher solvents. Anti-foaming agents, when incorporated into cleaning solutions, also play a crucial role by preventing excessive foam generation that can disrupt sensors, or cause suction motors to fail.

Selecting cleaning agents with both performance and material safety in mind ensures operational reliability and extends the service life of critical cleaning equipment. We always advise customers to perform small-scale compatibility and efficacy tests before full-scale implementation, especially when using a new chemical or cleaning a new material.

Preserving Equipment in Critical Environments

Saleel Kodambadan, Sr. Manager – Training & Business Operations (Kerala), Tennant Company

When evaluating chemical solutions for critical area cleaning, it is essential to choose products that do not compromise the performance or longevity of cleaning equipment.

Chemicals should be tested and proven non-reactive with sensitive internal components like seals, pumps, tanks, spray nozzles, and dosing systems. This is especially important for machines that rely on automated chemical dosing, where the viscosity and concentration of the solution must remain consistent to ensure accurate delivery.

Using incompatible chemicals can lead to equipment breakdowns, inaccurate dosing, clogging, or even void warranties.

Equally important is choosing low-foam, non-corrosive, and residue-free formulations that meet hygiene and environmental standards. In critical environments such as pharmaceutical cleanrooms, hospitals, and food processing units, these solutions must leave no films or residues that could affect sterility or compliance.

Choose chemicals certified by recognised agencies like NSF, CE, or REACH, and aligned with cGMP, HACCP, or ISO cleanroom classifications. Most importantly, ensure they come with documented compatibility for specific equipment types — such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, or high-pressure washers — to maintain operational efficiency and support compliance goals.

Understanding Green Chemistry and Certification

Sandhya Shrivastava, PhD, Director, Bhavan’s Research Center, Retd. Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Bhavan’s College

Their relevance is growing rapidly, in almost all sectors as the general public, industry, and regulatory bodies are getting more concerned and cautious about environmental safety and sustainability.

Though there are multiple areas where green chemicals are being used, there is a focused approach for using the green chemicals in the areas of cleaning and disinfection, as most of the currently used chemicals are harsh, contributing to not only pollutants, but also leading to development of antimicrobial resistance.

Key Features

Non-toxic or low toxicity, biodegradable: Traditional cleaning agents such as bleach, ammonia, phenols are being replaced by biodegradable actives, such as hydrogen peroxide, organic acids (viz. citric, lactic, or acetic), enzymes (viz. proteases, amylases, lipases), plant-based surfactants (viz. coconut, corn-derived).
Environmental Footprint Reduction: The green chemicals degrade rapidly in natural environment, bioaccumulation and residual toxicity for aquatic life is minimal. Chemical burden in wastewater is reduced. Rate of development of resistance to antimicrobial agents is also lowered.
Use of solvent-free or benign solvent systems: Using water-based or green solvents like ethanol, glycerol, or ethyl lactate, as against chlorinated or petrochemical-based agents.
Compliance and Certifications: Products that follow sustainable cleaning chemistry principles are often certified under BIS Eco Mark (India), ECOCERT (Europe), US EPA Safer Choice (USA), etc.
Limitations of using Green Chemicals: Higher cost (H₂O₂ vs phenolics), lesser efficacy (less potent, slow-acting), shorter shelf life (as are more sensitive to temperature, light, or contamination), standardisation and certification challenges.

Transitioning to Sustainable Cleaning Options for a Microbiology Laboratory

Reduction in environmental footprint: Green disinfectants like hydrogen peroxide or plant-based quats can replace harsher compounds like glutaraldehyde or chlorine-based agents.
Use of chemicals that degrade more readily, simplifying downstream waste treatment.
Improves safety for staff, thus helps with alignment with biosafety and regulatory requirements.
Aligns with ESG goals and sustainability mandates.

While initial adoption may require planning and investment, the long-term benefits — safer workspaces, regulatory compliance, and reduced environmental footprint — make the transition both necessary and worthwhile.

With increasing awareness and the growing availability of certified products in India, now is the ideal time for creating awareness and for institutions to embrace green chemistry.

Prioritising Ingredients to Align with Sustainability

Vanchinathan Sivaswamy, Head-Sales, SAARC, Rossari Professional

Biodegradable Ingredients: Our formulations incorporate ingredients that break down naturally and quickly in the environment, minimising ecological impact.
Non-Toxic Composition: We ensure our cleaning chemicals are free from harmful substances such as phosphates, chlorine, ammonia, VOCs and synthetic fragrances, promoting safety for both users and ecosystems.
Use of Renewable and Natural Raw Materials: Rossari Professional emphasises sourcing ingredients derived from renewable resources, reducing dependency on petrochemical-based components and supporting sustainable supply chains.
Elimination of Hazardous Chemicals: Our products are formulated to exclude persistent and hazardous substances, adhering to global safety and environmental standards.
Low VOC Emissions: We develop products with low or zero VOC content to improve indoor air quality and reduce atmospheric pollution.
Certifications and Eco-Labels: Our products often carry recognised sustainability certifications like Green Seal reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility.
Concentrated Formulations & Eco-Friendly Packaging: We focus on creating concentrated formulas that reduce packaging waste and transportation footprint, paired with recyclable and eco-conscious packaging options.
Fragrance and Dye-Free Options: To promote health and environmental safety, many of our cleaning solutions are fragrance-free or utilise natural scents, avoiding synthetic dyes and fragrances.

Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd.

Interview 5 min read

Need to Use Modern Machines to Improve Productivity and Sustainability

In today’s cleaning industry, efficiency, sustainability and consistent quality are no longer optional — they are essential. Advanced cleaning machines are transforming how organisations manage hygiene while reducing labour time, saving resources and ensuring uniform cleaning standards, says Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd.

Advanced cleaning technology is not just about speed — it ensures consistent quality, reduces resource consumption and pays back its investment in under two years.

How does investing in advanced cleaning equipment reduce overall cleaning time and labour costs?

The implementation of ride-on scrubber dryers provides a reduction of over 50 per cent of working time compared to standard walk-behind scrubber dryers. The faster working speed enables time saving and labour cost savings.

The extra costs for the purchase of a ride-on scrubber dryer will be balanced within two years, with return on investment achievable in 18 to 20 months. Using ride-on scrubbers instead of walk-behind scrubbers leads to higher cost effectiveness.

Comparison between Walk-Behind and Ride-On Scrubber Dryers

Working Width: 55 cm (walk-behind) vs 66 cm (ride-on)
Cleaning Speed: 2.5 km/h vs 4–6 km/h
Practical Coverage Area: 1500 m²/h vs 2770 m²/h
Increased Efficiency (Surface): +1270 m² with ride-on
Time Saving per Hour: 32 minutes (54%)
Time Saving per Year: 640 hours

On a medium-sized area of 30,000 sqm

Walk-behind machines (5 units + 5 operators): ₹1,65,000 per month
Ride-on machines (3 units + 3 operators): ₹1,35,000 per month — an 18 per cent saving
Higher the area, higher the savings.

How does modern cleaning technology improve cleaning quality and consistency?

Modern cleaning technology provides a level of quality and consistency that is difficult to achieve with manual labour.

Automated machines are programmed to follow precise patterns and apply the correct amount of pressure, detergent and water, ensuring a uniform clean across all surfaces. This eliminates the risk of human error, such as skipping a spot or applying too much or too little cleaning solution.

columbus machines come with HACCP compliant tanks and advanced features like microfibre technology and specialised brushes and squeegees that capture microscopic dirt particles and allergens, leading to a deeper and more hygienic clean.

This is particularly important in sensitive environments like hospitals and food processing facilities, where a high standard of cleanliness is non-negotiable.

“We want to push forward, not just lead the way. We therefore focus our attention on the essentials: What are the innovations that solve real problems? How do we implement them without making the machines more frail? And last but not least, the supreme discipline of engineering: How can we simplify existing solutions to such an extent that our machines become even more robust and sustainable?”

How does automated or smart cleaning equipment impact energy, water and chemical usage costs?

Sustainability is a key feature of all modern cleaning equipment. Less material consumption thanks to purist engineering, targeted use of recyclable materials, intelligent metering systems, energy-efficient, smooth-running gearboxes with minimum three-years warranty – these are just some of the parameters through which we are continually optimising the sustainability of our products.

The most important, however, is and remains the durability of our machines. Because only what lasts a long time can really be green.

Water-saving features, such as smart-dosing systems, Quick-Stop, splash guard and the special columbus-patented Water-Stop brushes can reduce water consumption by a significant margin.

Similarly, chemical-dosing systems ensure that the precise amount of cleaning solution is used for each task, preventing wastage and reducing the overall cost of chemicals. This not only benefits the environment and surface but also leads to substantial long-term savings.

Energy-efficient motors, low-noise operation and timed cleaning cycles reduce power consumption. These optimisations directly contribute to lower utility bills and chemical procurement costs — further enhancing the bottom line while supporting environmental goals.

What role does equipment durability and low maintenance play in long-term profitability?

The initial investment in advanced cleaning equipment might seem high, but its durability and low maintenance requirements make it a profitable long-term asset.

High-quality machines are built with robust materials that can withstand rigorous daily use, reducing the frequency of repairs and replacements. This minimises downtime and ensures that cleaning operations run smoothly without interruption.

Moreover, all our machines are designed for easy maintenance, with modular parts that are simple to replace. This reduces maintenance costs and the need for specialised technicians.

The combination of durability and low maintenance ensures a longer lifespan for the equipment, providing a greater return on investment and contributing significantly to the company’s long-term profitability.

Industry 12 min read

India Is Building at Scale. But Who’s Thinking About the Upkeep?

But as cranes rise and concrete spreads, a quieter, less visible layer of this growth story is beginning to come into focus: What happens after the build is complete?

The result is a sector that sits just outside the spotlight of policy, but increasingly at the centre of execution.

Industry voices suggest that the opportunity is real, expanding and inevitable — but also gradual, uneven and shaped by on-ground realities of cost, scale, skills and adoption.

Think Upkeep

As infrastructure creation accelerates, a key theme emerging from the industry is the need to align construction with long-term upkeep.

Big Change

As infrastructure scales up, the cleaning ecosystem is being pushed to evolve alongside it.

Opening Avenues

For Charnock Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Vedant describes this as a “significant inflection point”, adding that it will accelerate the adoption of mechanised cleaning across sectors.

Work In Progress

Next Phase

DTSS Puducherry hospital facility management transformation

Case Study 8 min read

DTSS: Dusting Away Old Practices, Elevating Patient Care

Dusters Total Solutions Services Pvt. Ltd. (DTSS), a leader in Integrated Facility Management (IFM), revolutionised Puducherry’s government hospitals and won the Swachh Bharat Award in just nine months. Clean India Journal spoke to CEO Sanjeev Kumar and his team to understand how the transformation was achieved.

“Clean, efficient and well-managed hospitals are not just about hygiene — they are about healing, dignity and trust.”

— Sanjeev Kumar

The strong odour of phenyl which greets patients on entering hospitals is a thing of the past. Nowadays, the chemicals used for critical cleaning in hospitals are anything but smelly, yet they achieve the required level of hygiene and sterilisation. This transformation of large private institutions and smaller government facilities has been a pleasant surprise.

DTSS achieved this in Puducherry through awareness and consistency, using videos and posters to bring about a significant change in hospitals. This change has led to moments where patients being discharged share their happiness with housekeeping staff through warm embraces and generous words of praise. This previously unheard-of change in behaviour is particularly significant in smaller cities across India.

Setting New Standards

The government of Puducherry took a major step in strengthening its public healthcare infrastructure with the construction of the Super Speciality Hospital for Women and Children in 2011. To sustain the hospital’s operational excellence and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety, the government adopted a progressive approach — outsourcing non-clinical functions to professional facility management specialists.

DTSS was awarded the contract in 2024 to manage non-clinical operations completely at two of Puducherry’s largest government hospitals — together spanning over 5 lakh sq. ft. and 1,100-plus beds.

The Rajiv Gandhi Government Women & Children Hospital (RGGW&CH) has 500 beds and is spread over approximately three lakh sq. ft., while the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH&PGI) has 626 beds spread over approximately 2.4 lakh sq. ft.

DTSS transformed the hospital environments, setting a new benchmark for public healthcare facility management and earning the coveted Swachh Bharat Award for excellence in cleanliness and hygiene. And all this in just nine months.

Working With a Vision

The engagement was conceived as a comprehensive IFM partnership — integrating diverse non-clinical services under one accountable, technology-enabled system.

DTSS’s scope included:

Mechanised Cleaning & Housekeeping
Facility Engineering (MEP)
Linen & Laundry
Biomedical Waste Management
Diet Production & Patient Service
Front Desk Management
Security & Surveillance
Landscaping & Garden Maintenance

The project aimed at addressing core challenges within the system, including fragmented service delivery and multiple vendors, deferred maintenance and infrastructure risk, pressure concerning hygiene and infection risk, cost pressure and inefficient processes, regulatory and accreditation compliance issues, unsatisfactory patient and visitor experience and challenges with the legacy workforce.

“DTSS’s integrated approach brought in measurable improvement in hygiene, safety, and patient satisfaction — essential metrics for any modern healthcare facility,” said Sanjeev.

9 Pillars of Transformation

DTSS focused its efforts across nine strategic areas to deliver systemic improvement:

1. Service Integration: Unified all non-clinical services under one management system.
2. Preventive Maintenance: Established planned asset care programmes for all MEP systems.
3. Advanced Cleaning Technologies: Introduced robotic floor cleaners and mechanised systems for consistent hygiene.
4. Skilled Workforce: Deployed 450-plus trained personnel certified in hospital cleaning and infection control.
5. Hygienic Diet & Laundry: Ensured hygienic, traceable, and patient-focused diet and linen services.
6. Front Desk Experience: Professionalised patient reception and visitor management.
7. Healing Ambience: Improved landscaping and interior greenery for a soothing environment.
8. Key Performance Indicator Monitoring: Used measurable metrics to track service quality and compliance.
9. Digital Enablement: Integrated CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) software for real-time monitoring and reporting.

Tangible Outcomes Delivered

The transformation quickly yielded clear results, with the most significant improvement being in infection control and hygiene standards. There was also:

A reduction in the average patient stay and improved operational reliability.
Enhanced patient and visitor satisfaction due to visible cleanliness and ambience.
Integrated services that led to cost savings and better accountability.
Digital dashboards that enabled transparent governance and regulatory compliance.
Full alignment with the Swachh Bharat Mission’s vision for cleaner healthcare institutions.

Value Additions

DTSS’s model extended beyond optimising hospital operations — it strengthened the entire healthcare ecosystem.

For instance, maternity wards often presented challenges due to body discharge from the birthing process. Compounding this, the disposal of sanitary napkins by flushing them in toilets frequently caused clogging and added to unhygienic conditions for new mothers and infants.

This unsanitary practice has been slowly rooted out with constant displays of videos and posters to patients and visitors alike on the dangers of this method of disposal. The fact that the housekeeping team is burdened with the removal, cleaning and disposal of used sanitary napkins is driven home constantly to sensitise all within the hospital walls.

Let’s take a look at the value-adds:

1. Patient-Centric Outcomes

Enhanced healing environment through cleaner, safer spaces that reduce HAI risks.
Improved patient comfort and satisfaction through well-coordinated support services.

2. Operational & Administrative Efficiency

Reduced management complexity with a single-point IFM partner.
CAFM dashboards provided real-time visibility into performance metrics and compliance.
Optimised resource utilisation lowered operational costs without compromising quality.

3. Compliance & Accreditation Readiness

Strengthened adherence to NABH, Infection Control, and Biomedical Waste Management standards.
Continuous internal audits improved readiness for external inspections and accreditations.

4. Workforce Empowerment & Local Employment

Over 450 local employees were upskilled in hospital hygiene, infection control and biomedical waste handling.
Training and certification programmes improved workforce retention and employability within the healthcare services sector.

5. Environmental Sustainability

Adoption of green cleaning chemicals, energy-efficient tools, and responsible waste segregation.
Reinforced the government’s commitment to sustainable public health infrastructure.

6. Public Health & Community Confidence

Cleaner and well-managed hospitals strengthened public confidence in government healthcare services.
The Puducherry IFM model now serves as a replicable framework for other states to modernise public hospitals through PPP-driven solutions.

Recognition and Awards

This remarkable transformation was nationally recognised when both hospitals — RGGW&CH and IGGGH&PGI — were awarded the Swachh Bharat Award for excellence in hospital hygiene and sustainable facility management.

Today, the organisation serves 100-plus hospitals across India, including Manipal Hospitals, Apollo Hospitals, Bombay Hospital, Indraprastha Medical Corporation, and Tata Medical Trust, continuing its mission to deliver safe, sustainable and patient-centric healthcare environments nationwide.

“Clean, efficient and well-managed hospitals are not just about hygiene — they are about healing, dignity and trust. DTSS’s work in Puducherry proves that public healthcare can be managed to a high standard,” added Sanjeev.

Award recipients group photo at the CREFM Masterstroke Awards, Bombay Exhibition Centre

Awards 5 min read

Celebrating Excellence at CREFM Masterstroke Awards

The air crackled with excitement at the 21st Clean India Show, where a prestigious gathering of corporate professionals, industry leaders and dignitaries descended to attend the CREFM Masterstroke Awards at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. More than 15 of these coveted awards were presented to honour commendable achievements across three segments.

The event, organised by VIS Group and Messe Frankfurt and powered by Clean India Journal, saw intense competition, particularly in the Sustainability Leader of the Year and Champion of the Year categories, which received the highest number of entries. Due to the high calibre of submissions, jury's choice and special awards were instituted to recognise more well-deserving winners.

The CREFM Masterstroke Awards are unique as they focus on the recognition of successful operational models rather than just general performance. They aim to identify and honour the successful models adopted by service providers and FM professionals, celebrating those who are leveraging innovative products, solutions and processes to create a lasting impact.

Climbing mountains in sustainability

Our applicants have climbed mountains in the sustainability category. A few notable mentions are:

Team Prakriti from Sasken Technologies Ltd has achieved a commendable 86% reduction in GHG emissions. Beyond operations, their scalable initiatives, like the Kaizen engagement framework and the digitisation of grassroots women's empowerment programmes with SEWA, are notably significant.

Dusters Total Solutions Services Pvt Ltd achieved measurable environmental results. In FY 2024–25, the company achieved significant milestones, as below:

Scope 2 emissions reduced from 414.99 tCO₂e to 395.70 tCO₂e.
Scope 3 emissions reduced from 1,343.18 tCO₂e to 1,298.31 tCO₂e.
Continuous improvement in energy efficiency, notably achieving 25% energy savings at the DCW Thoothukudi site through HVAC system optimisation.
Formal adoption of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to a Net-Zero Carbon goal by 2040.
Reporting aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) frameworks.

World Trade Centre – Kochi, managed by Brigade Group, has initiated green energy power procurement from 2024 from KINESCO for common areas, which is around 3.3 lakh kWh per month. They quantified a lot of their sustainable initiatives; their total water savings per year with the usage of waterless urinals is 2,340 KL.

The jury

The esteemed panel of jury included Dilip Lalwani, who has served over 25 years at Sodexo India and in the healthcare and aviation industries previously; Pallavi Chaudhari, who comes with a distinguished industry career and is currently a respected academic leader at DY Patil Deemed to be University; Prof Dr Wilson Lukose, who brings over 28 years of academic and industry expertise and is currently principal in-charge at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Hotel & Tourism Studies; and Lt Col Navinder Narang, distinguished veteran, corporate leader and acclaimed author, having served in senior leadership roles within the ICICI group.

Clean India Journal extends its hearty congratulations once again to all the winners and participants of the CREFM Masterstroke Awards.

The winners

Champion of the Year (FM Service Provider)

Winner: Compass Group – Support Services
Runner-up 1: Tenon FM
Runner-up 2: BVG India
Runner-up 3: Unify FM Pvt Ltd
Jury's Choice: PSM Facility & Facile Facility Management

Champion of the Year (FM Professional)

Winner: Pranay Thakar – Adani Group
Runner-up: Harshalata Mishra – Jio World Centre
Jury's Choice: Oliver Andrew – TCS Ltd

Sustainability Leader of the Year (FM Service Provider)

Winner: World Trade Center – Kochi
Runner-up 1: Sasken Technologies Ltd
Runner-up 2: Dusters Total Solutions Services Pvt Ltd

Sustainability Leader of the Year (FM Professional)

Winner: Abhishek Dole – Bajaj General Insurance Ltd
Runner-up: Sayantan Sinha – JMD Ltd
Special Award: Arulkumar U – My Home Constructions Pvt Ltd

Best Sustainable Model – Commercial Space

Winner: Wipro Limited (Coimbatore)
Runner-up: World Trade Center – Chennai
Jury's Choice: Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd
Special Award: OCS Group India

Fransiska Barla, housekeeping supervisor at Manipal Hospital, Ranchi

Profile 5 min read

From Ward Cleaning to Leading 150: Fransiska Barla's Journey of Growth

Fransiska Barla's rise from a housekeeping worker to supervising 150 staff in a Ranchi hospital is a story of grit and growth. With no formal training, she learned on the job and now leads with empathy and discipline, writes Manka Behl.

More than a decade ago, when Fransiska Barla left her village for Ranchi, she was looking for work that would help her family get through each day.

Before joining Manipal Hospital, she took up domestic work for about a month — sweeping, washing utensils and whatever came her way. "It was difficult in the beginning; I had never worked before this," said Fransiska.

In 2015, she joined Duster Total Solutions Services (DTSS), the facility management company responsible for the services at the hospital.

Experience teaches

"Initially, I began with the most basic responsibilities — cleaning clothes, women's washrooms. Over time, I moved to ward cleaning, learning each task step by step."

Fransiska learned everything on the job. From understanding hygiene protocols to handling cleaning chemicals in precise dilutions, her knowledge came from observation, practice and persistence. Today, she speaks of chemical compositions and cleaning techniques with clarity.

Fransiska's sincerity did not go unnoticed. "They liked my work." Referring to her seniors in DTSS — Sameer and Subodh Sir — she said: "They asked me if I would like to be a supervisor of the housekeeping team."

The transition, however, was not easy. "It was very difficult initially. I would cry too. But my seniors supported and encouraged me."

"If you scold, the workers' mind doesn't work. If you explain calmly, they understand."

Empathy, not authority

Fransiska's promotion to supervisor in 2019 marked more than a professional shift — it changed how the world addressed her, and how she saw herself.

She remembered being addressed as "Ma'am" very early, which felt unfamiliar. "When people suddenly started wishing me 'Good Morning Ma'am', it felt strange," she remembers. But over time, the hesitation gave way to comfort and eventually to pride.

Today, Fransiska oversees nearly 150 staff members, all women. Her day begins before her shift with checking attendance, assigning duties, conducting briefings, and ensuring every area is covered.

But what defines her leadership is not authority — it is empathy. "If someone does not do the work properly, I explain it with patience." She consciously avoids scolding. "If you scold, their mind does not work. If you explain calmly, they understand."

Her approach comes from experience — of having once been inexperienced, unsure and naïve.

Even as she manages a large team, she remains conscious of the limitations. "We are not very educated, but we try to gain knowledge through everyday experiences."

Lead by example

In a workforce where staff is all women, Fransiska's journey carries a deeper significance. She is not just managing teams — she is quietly setting an example.

Her message to other women is simple and grounded: work with sincerity, support your family, and don't hold yourself back.

Cleaning, for her, is not just routine — it is directly linked to the safety of the patients. "In a hospital, hygiene is most important. If it is not clean, patients can get infections."

Her understanding of cleanliness goes beyond surface-level — it is about ensuring that every space, from washrooms to wards, is maintained in a way that does not put patients at risk. "We are well aware of what cleaning agents to use and in what proportions. Different surfaces require different approaches, and we are mindful of that."

Among the many days that have passed in routine, one moment has stayed with her. During a round in a private ward, a patient noticed her work and appreciated the cleanliness of the premises. "I do not remember the patient's name, but I do remember his room number was 124. I felt very happy that day."

Family support

With parents and siblings to support, the responsibility rests entirely on her shoulders. "My family is very happy now."

Her income supports not just daily needs, but also her siblings' education — making her a key pillar in her family's progress.

Where work was never small

If there is one belief that defines her journey, it is this: dignity lies in how you approach your work. "Never consider work a burden," she says. "When you earn your own money, it feels good."

Fransiska sees this as the beginning. "I now aim at becoming an executive," she said.

Vanchinathan S, Head of Sales – SAARC, Rossari Professional

Partnership 3 min read

Rossari Professional Partners with Hako GmbH

In a significant development, Rossari Professional has partnered with Hako GmbH, a renowned leader in the field of cleaning machines and services. This collaboration promises to transform the landscape of cleaning solutions in India through technological innovation, enhanced service delivery, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The partnership positions both companies to meet the growing demands of various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Rossari Professional's prowess in surface hygiene and cleaning chemicals, combined with Hako's advanced machinery, aims at integrating technologies into cleaning processes, allowing for increased efficiency and effectiveness. By adopting smart technologies, such as advanced sensors and automation, the cleaning process can be streamlined, resulting in substantial time savings and improved results.

Rossari Professional, known for its commitment to quality and innovation, can now leverage Hako's established expertise in producing high-performance cleaning equipment.

"Together, we can make new offerings that elevate cleaning standards across various sectors. By combining our expertise, we are not only enhancing the technology available but also ensuring that our clients receive superior service. Together, we are committed to delivering sustainable and effective cleaning solutions that meet the highest standards."
— Vanchinathan S, Head of Sales – SAARC

Through the partnership, they plan to introduce eco-friendly cleaning solutions that minimise water and energy consumption while utilising biodegradable chemicals, aligning with global green initiatives.

Hako's lineup includes the Scrubmaster and Sweepmaster series, which incorporate state-of-the-art features designed for optimum effectiveness and ease of use.

Hako Scrubmaster and Sweepmaster series

The Hako Scrubmaster and Sweepmaster series represent the pinnacle of modern cleaning technology. Here are some notable features:

Scrubmaster series

Efficient cleaning: equipped with advanced scrubbing technology that ensures deep cleaning of all surfaces, reducing labour costs and time.
Intelligent water management: this feature optimises water usage, reducing waste and environmental impact.
User-friendly control panel: designed to simplify operations, enabling quick adjustments, and making the machines easy to operate for all users.
Compact design: perfect for navigating narrow spaces, making them ideal for various environments, including hotels, hospitals, and commercial spaces.

Sweepmaster series

Powerful suction: these machines effectively pick up debris from various surfaces, ensuring a thorough clean without missing a spot.
Versatile applications: suitable for indoor and outdoor use, making it an ideal choice for municipalities and large facilities like warehouses.
Ergonomic design: designed for comfort and reduced operator fatigue, enhancing productivity during operation.
Robust build quality: engineered to withstand rigorous daily use while delivering consistent performance over time.

Industrial cleaning chemicals and floor scrubbing equipment in a facility

Chemicals 8 min read

How To Decide on the Chemicals to Feed Your Equipment?

Enzyme-based solutions: decoding what is truly sustainable

Kshitiz Chaudhary, Founder & MD, Cizar Hygienecare Pvt Ltd

When evaluating enzyme-based cleaning solutions, buyers should start by closely examining the ingredients. A genuinely sustainable product should use biodegradable, non-toxic components, free from harsh chemicals, and pH is a factor when you can understand if it is safe or not. There could be the claim that a cleaning chemical is enzyme-based, hence considered an eco-friendly cleaning chemical, but you can use enzymes to enhance the efficacy of your present toxic chemical-based cleaning chemicals. Buyers should look for full ingredient disclosure.

Choosing equipment-compatible chemical solutions

Sahil Jain, Managing Director, columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt Ltd

Certain chemical solutions, while effective at cleaning, can inadvertently damage cleaning equipment if not chosen carefully. Harsh acids and bases — such as hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide — can corrode steel and degrade seals, leading to premature equipment failure. Strong oxidisers like hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, or bleach may deteriorate plastics, rubber components, and sensitive fittings if not properly rinsed.

Solvent-based degreasers, often used to remove oily residues, can be particularly aggressive — drying out gaskets, softening tubing, or affecting pump seals. Even alcohols like isopropanol, though commonly used, can weaken machines over time. These risks highlight the need to balance cleaning power with chemical compatibility to avoid compromising equipment performance.

On the other hand, certain formulations can help maintain and even extend the life of cleaning equipment. Neutral-pH detergents and low-residue disinfectants are generally safer for internal components and reduce the risk of buildup or clogging. Degreasers, often water-based or emulsifying types, offer strong cleaning action for oily surfaces without the material damage associated with harsher solvents. Anti-foaming agents, when incorporated into cleaning solutions, also play a crucial role by preventing excessive foam generation that can disrupt sensors, or cause suction motors to fail.

Preserving equipment in critical environments

Saleel Kodambadan, Sr Manager – Training & Business Operations (Kerala), Tennant Company

When evaluating chemical solutions for critical area cleaning, it is essential to choose products that do not compromise the performance or longevity of cleaning equipment. Chemicals should be tested and proven non-reactive with sensitive internal components like seals, pumps, tanks, spray nozzles, and dosing systems. This is especially important for machines that rely on automated chemical dosing, where the viscosity and concentration of the solution must remain consistent to ensure accurate delivery. Using incompatible chemicals can lead to equipment breakdowns, inaccurate dosing, clogging, or even void warranties.

Understanding green chemistry and certification

Sandhya Shrivastava, PhD, Director, Bhavan's Research Center; Retd Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Bhavan's College

Green chemicals, also known as environmentally friendly or sustainable chemicals, are substances designed to minimise harm to human health and the environment, as these aim to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances during the design, manufacture, and application of chemical products. Their relevance is growing rapidly, in almost all sectors, as the general public, industry, and regulatory bodies are getting more concerned and cautious about environmental safety and sustainability.

Though there are multiple areas where green chemicals are being used, there is a focused approach for using green chemicals in the areas of cleaning and disinfection, as most of the currently used chemicals are harsh, contributing not only to pollutants, but also leading to the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Key features

Non-toxic or low toxicity, biodegradable: traditional cleaning agents such as bleach, ammonia and phenols are being replaced by biodegradable actives, such as hydrogen peroxide, organic acids (citric, lactic or acetic), enzymes (proteases, amylases, lipases) and plant-based surfactants (coconut, corn-derived).
Environmental footprint reduction: green chemicals degrade rapidly in the natural environment, and bioaccumulation and residual toxicity for aquatic life is minimal. Chemical burden in wastewater is reduced. The rate of development of resistance to antimicrobial agents is also lowered.
Use of solvent-free or benign solvent systems: using water-based or green solvents like ethanol, glycerol or ethyl lactate, as against chlorinated or petrochemical-based agents.
Compliance and certifications: products that follow sustainable cleaning chemistry principles are often certified under BIS Eco Mark (India), ECOCERT (Europe), US EPA Safer Choice (USA), and others.
Limitations of using green chemicals: higher cost (H₂O₂ versus phenolics), lesser efficacy (less potent, slow-acting), shorter shelf life (as they are more sensitive to temperature, light or contamination), and standardisation and certification challenges.

Transitioning to sustainable cleaning options for a microbiology laboratory: considering the nature of operations, a microbiology lab requires continuous cleaning and disinfection. Thus, a transition to green chemicals will lead to:

Reduction in environmental footprint: green disinfectants (like hydrogen peroxide or plant-based quats) to replace harsher compounds like glutaraldehyde or chlorine-based agents.
Use of chemicals that degrade more readily, simplifying downstream waste treatment.
Improved safety for staff, thus helping with alignment with biosafety and regulatory requirements.
Alignment with ESG goals and sustainability mandates.

In conclusion, with numerous research laboratories and industries working on green chemicals, integration of green cleaning chemicals in all walks of life is a practical and ethical step toward safer, more sustainable practice for meeting the one-health objective. While initial adoption may require planning and investment, the long-term benefits — safer workspaces, regulatory compliance, and reduced environmental footprint — make the transition both necessary and worthwhile. With increasing awareness and the growing availability of certified products in India, now is the ideal time for creating awareness and for institutions to embrace green chemistry.

Prioritising ingredients to align with sustainability

Vanchinathan Sivaswamy, Head – Sales, SAARC, Rossari Professional

When evaluating cleaning chemicals for sustainability, we prioritise ingredients and formulations that align with eco-friendly and health-conscious standards. Here are the key points we consider:

Biodegradable ingredients: our formulations incorporate ingredients that break down naturally and quickly in the environment, minimising ecological impact.
Non-toxic composition: we ensure our cleaning chemicals are free from harmful substances such as phosphates, chlorine, ammonia, VOCs and synthetic fragrances, promoting safety for both users and ecosystems.
Use of renewable and natural raw materials: Rossari Professional emphasises sourcing ingredients derived from renewable resources, reducing dependency on petrochemical-based components and supporting sustainable supply chains.
Elimination of hazardous chemicals: our products are formulated to exclude persistent and hazardous substances, adhering to global safety and environmental standards.
Low VOC emissions: we develop products with low or zero VOC content to improve indoor air quality and reduce atmospheric pollution.
Certifications and eco-labels: our products often carry recognised sustainability certifications like Green Seal, reflecting our commitment to environmental responsibility.
Concentrated formulations and eco-friendly packaging: we focus on creating concentrated formulas that reduce packaging waste and transportation footprint, paired with recyclable and eco-conscious packaging options.
Fragrance and dye-free options: to promote health and environmental safety, many of our cleaning solutions are fragrance-free or utilise natural scents, avoiding synthetic dyes and fragrances.

Vanchinathan Sivaswamy, Head – Sales, SAAR, Rossari Professional

Hygiene 3 min read

Rossari Professional: Integrated Hygiene Solutions for Cleaner, Safer, Smarter

Rossari Professional is built on one clear belief — modern enterprises deserve hygiene systems that are reliable, efficient, and ready to perform at scale. Our portfolio is designed as a complete ecosystem that strengthens facility operations across hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, retail chains, corporate offices, and institutional environments.

At the core of our offering is Ross, our specialised housekeeping range. These cleaning and floor-care formulations deliver consistent results for daily upkeep as well as intensive maintenance, ensuring spotless surfaces and fresh, well-maintained spaces across hotels, campuses, commercial buildings, and industrial sites.

For kitchen hygiene, Kico brings food-safe dishwashing, degreasing, and sanitisation solutions that keep professional kitchens compliant, safe, and efficient. It supports everything from restaurants and cloud kitchens to industrial canteens and hotel food production areas.

Our laundry care system, Osmo, is engineered for high-volume performance. With detergents, softeners, stain removers, and system-based wash programmes, Osmo ensures fabric longevity, hygiene, and bright results for hospitals, hotels, and commercial laundries.

In healthcare and infection-sensitive zones, Dr Nanoxa provides targeted infection control solutions. These disinfectants and sanitisers are precisely developed for frequent use, helping hospitals, clinics, labs, and public spaces strengthen their infection prevention protocols.

"At Rossari Professional, we go beyond supplying products. We work as strategic partners — constantly revisiting needs, evolving solutions, and ensuring consistency across every touchpoint. Our system-driven hygiene ecosystem empowers organisations to operate with confidence, efficiency, and sustainability at scale."
— Vanchinathan S, Head – Sales, SAAR

For retail and B2B supply channels, Proclear offers consumer-friendly and bulk hygiene products that bring commercial-grade cleaning to households, offices, grocery stores, and hygiene retail chains.

Under paper products, Concord and Greenworld supply durable tissues, dispensers, and bulk hygiene essentials that balance quality with sustainability — ideal for institutions with high daily consumption.

To elevate ambience, our Airoseal fragrance range delivers sophisticated, long-lasting air-care for hotels, washrooms, corporate environments, and lounges.

Supporting daily freshness and packaging hygiene, Freshee, our aluminium range, includes rolls, containers, and food-grade packaging widely used in food service, catering, and home applications.

Our extensive mops, tools and equipment category equips housekeeping teams with ergonomic, durable, and performance-driven tools that simplify maintenance in large and complex facilities.

Strengthening sustainability goals, Naturesani waterless and odourless urinal bowls eliminate flush dependency and washroom odour, making them ideal for high-footfall public and commercial environments.

Across categories, Rossari Professional integrates chemistry, tools, and system-driven processes to deliver hygiene with consistency and sustainability — helping organisations maintain cleaner, safer, and more efficient environments.

Mechanised scrubber-drier cleaning a warehouse aisle between storage racks

Warehousing 5 min read

Diversey India's Kiran Rao Breaks Down and Simplifies Warehouse Cleaning

If one takes floors, walls, ceilings, racks, aisles and exteriors into account, the effective area to be cleaned in even a medium-sized warehouse will easily cross over one lakh square feet. Kiran Rao, Business Director, Building Care, Diversey India Hygiene Pvt Ltd, writes about how to assess a warehouse's cleaning needs, the challenges therein, and what equipment and chemicals should be used to overcome them.

Warehouse audits

Warehouse audit methodology is used to survey site specifications such as interiors, exterior, washroom, food court, periphery and high-touch point locations. Based on the area specifics, we assess further details such as:

Surface type: hard or soft floors.
Soil level: low, medium or high category.
Cleanable area: percentage of the area accessible for cleaning.
Cleaning task: wet mopping, auto scrubbing, spray and wipe application with recommended Taski/Suma products, or mechanised sweeping, vacuuming and high pressure jet application. All the above tasks are defined based on site operations, with daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly rotation.
Skill level: current understanding and skill level of the janitor to perform the job.
Existing infrastructure: current cleaning equipment, chemicals and accessories.

Mechanisation of cleaning is the way forward

Selection of compatible and right cleaning agents based on floor type is important to ensure floors are safe after usage, without damaging them. For example, Taski Spiral is a scientifically blended liquid detergent for cleaning floors and oily or greasy work areas.

Amongst cleaning equipment, auto scrubber-driers ensure powerful cleaning and drying results with no streak marks and prevent slippage after usage. Taski's patented Intelliflow system always ensures the right amount of cleaning solution on the floor and leads to significant water savings.

Spray and wipe application: microfibre dusters absorb five times their own weight, and can be used in both dry and wet application — for example, for high touch point area disinfection.

Manual or mechanised sweeper machines: these work on the overthrow principle, and ensure there is no residual dust flying. A bulk waste flap installed in front of the brush helps pick up bulkier debris.

Warehouse aisle cleaning

Manoeuvrability between the racks and stacks poses a challenge during cleaning operations. It can be addressed through mechanised cleaning with micro ride-on scrubber-driers, mini walk-behind auto scrubber-driers, and sweeping application with walk-behind machines.

Taski Swingo 2100 micro ride-on scrubber-driers can manoeuvre through narrow lanes. They are an excellent option in congested areas due to their speed, small footprint, agility and large tank size. Taski Swingo 455 E is a walk-behind auto scrubber for narrow alleys and small areas.

Kobra is an efficient walk-behind sweeper ideal for medium sized areas, with greater manoeuvrability and ergonomics.

Rack cleaning

This is challenging because of the placement and array of SKUs. It can be addressed by vacuuming with a backpack vacuum cleaner, such as the battery operated Taski Aero BP, which gives excellent dry cleaning performance, a crevice nozzle, and a dusting brush which can be carried with machines to complete multiple jobs at the same time. It meets EHS compliance and the backpack weighs less than 6kg.

In case the area to be cleaned is not accessible with these machines, microfibre-based dusters with damp or dry application are recommended.

Wall and ceiling cleaning

Clean any high surface area first as the debris will fall to a lower level. Dust levels are usually high in lower areas. High areas that require cleaning in warehouses include heating and cooling ducts, tops of pallets, racks, windows and frames. Diversey telescopic poles can be used up to an 11 metre height with required accessories.

Goods stored versus choice of equipment and chemicals

Machine recommendations may not vary much based on the type of warehouse. The cleaning agent shall vary, depending upon the type of soil or floors. For example, pharma warehouses need a different medical-grade cleaning reagent, while agro-based warehouses should use food-grade agents without any fragrance. E-commerce sites use neutral cleaner or alkaline agents.

Mechanised sweepers such as the Rider 1201 battery operated sweeper or the Picobello manual sweeper are recommended where soils are dry or loose, and when wet application is not preferred. For peripheral areas, normal sweeping with a manual or mechanical sweeper is feasible. High pressure jets like the Danubio 150 Bar high pressure water jet machine are also used to remove stubborn stains.

Warehouse area versus cleaning equipment

Under 2,000 sq ft — washroom: wet cleaning and steam cleaning. Floor sweeping: dry mopping. Floor scrubbing: spray mopping. Periphery cleaning: not applicable.
2,000–15,000 sq ft — washroom: wet cleaning and steam cleaning. Floor sweeping: semi-mechanised sweeping. Floor scrubbing: walk-behind machine scrubbing. Periphery cleaning: manual sweeper.
15,000–50,000 sq ft — washroom: wet cleaning and steam cleaning. Floor sweeping: walk-behind machine sweeping. Floor scrubbing: ride-on machine scrubbing. Periphery cleaning: high pressure jet.
Over 50,000 sq ft — washroom: wet cleaning and steam cleaning. Floor sweeping: ride-on machine sweeping. Floor scrubbing: ride-on machine scrubbing. Periphery cleaning: high pressure jet.

Professional housekeeping staff carrying out cleaning and disinfection work

Interview 4 min read

Building Confidence into Cleaning

EMPERIA 1900™ – Hygiene Care, a division of Empire Industries Limited, a 124-year-old conglomerate with a repertoire of business interests and a legacy of trust, has made forays into the cleaning and hygiene industry. Sandeep Jain, Director & CEO of EMPERIA 1900, recounts his inspiring journey, from modest beginnings during the pandemic to remarkable growth in recent years.

What prompted the evolution from a vending solutions provider to a hygiene solutions brand strategist?

One of Empire Industries Limited's shining stars is Grabbit+: Premium Vending Solutions, which has not only revolutionised the vending industry in India but also paved the way for the emergence of EMPERIA 1900.

We recognised the scarcity of basic necessities during the pandemic and ventured into creating EMPERIA 1900 to offer innovative and effective hygiene care solutions. We realised the importance of safe and effective products to maintain hygiene, therefore all our products are carefully formulated to meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Our team of experts has years of experience in the hygiene care industry and is committed to providing exceptional customer service.

We not only provided vending services to essential organisations but also assisted institutions in maintaining health and hygiene. Our offerings include cleaning and disinfection solutions, degreasers, kitchen cleaning supplies, personal care products and a variety of other necessities.

What cleaning techniques do you employ, and what sets them apart?

As technology continues to shape industries, EMPERIA 1900 is poised to capitalise on this transformation, which is why one of the distinctive selling points of its vital housekeeping collection of products, i.e. the Volume Series and Kitchen Pro Series, i.e. K-Pro, is integrated with Smart Micellar Technology (SMT).

SMT is one of the most effective mechanisms for cleaning surfaces, as the micellar structure encapsulates soil particles, reducing the soil particles' interaction with the surface, and disintegrates into microscopic, fine particles as soon as the surface is rinsed. An aspect that is truly recognised is the meticulous attention to detail that goes into its comprehensive collection of products, ensuring efficacy and safety.

SMT sets a new standard for cleaning effectiveness. This cutting-edge approach leverages smart action techniques to deliver unparalleled cleaning and disinfecting results. This techno-enabled surfactant is smart enough for all stains, dirt and soil types.

Similarly, ARMSX™ – A Broad Spectrum Multipurpose Disinfectant, a highly concentrated cleaner and deodorant, was developed on 5th Generation Quaternary Ammonium Chemistry. This potent quaternary ammonium compound comprises cationic charge carrier molecules that help in easy application on surfaces, resulting in rapid and efficient disinfection.

What are your unique selling points, and how do you ensure compliance with the industry standards?

The goal is to be the preferred choice for hygiene solutions across diverse sectors like facility management, HORECA, hospitals, institutions, corporations, and industries.

Comprehensive training sessions are provided to the housekeeping staff, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain a clean and organised work environment.

As part of our commitment, we supply and install equipment like auto-dilution pumps, dispensers, and measuring cups, to automate certain processes and simplify operations. We offer product demonstrations showcasing our wide range of products.

Furthermore, we do a detailed analysis to discover any gaps or areas for development that require attention in order to maximise efficacy.

We maintain a rigorous quality control system throughout our processes, including validating high-quality ingredients, ensuring optimal formulation, and testing for stability. Our commitment extends to adhering to top industry standards in research, formulation, and manufacturing. We also conduct thorough performance trials and use high-grade, chemically inert polymers for packaging, ensuring safe transport and storage.

What are your growth and expansion plans for the next five years?

With a steadfast commitment to innovation, our plan is to continue shaping the hygiene care industry and capture a substantial market share in sectors like facility management, HORECA, hospitals, institutions, corporations, and industries.

This journey will be fuelled by a dedication to quality, innovation, and a customer-centric approach.

In a world that demands greater attention to hygiene and health, we stand tall in providing leading hygiene solutions and creating a healthier and safer world, which is both inspirational and impactful.

As we continue to embrace technology, foster innovation and serve society responsibly, the future looks brighter and cleaner under the banner of EMPERIA 1900.

Guided by our vision to improve public health and hygiene with innovative solutions and a customer-centric approach, we are dedicated to taking housekeeping professionals through a comprehensive training module that enables them to elevate their skills and maintain a clean and sanitised environment. These training modules can help optimise resource usage, leading to reduced consumption and lower costs. This would also educate them about safety measures, to maintain their well-being as well, therefore, in the near future, we are committed to training one million professionals at no cost.

Sandeep Jain, Director and CEO of Empire Industries Ltd – Hygiene Care

Interview 6 min read

Hygiene is More Than Cleanliness — It Paves Way for Sustainable Futures

Sandeep Jain, Director and CEO of Empire Industries Ltd – Hygiene Care, has been steering EMPERIA 1900 with a strong focus on sustainability and professional innovation. With decades of business experience, he believes hygiene must be seen not just as a cleaning process but as a foundation for healthier communities. In this interview, he shares his views on sustainability, awareness, innovation and the future of the hygiene sector.

Given the global emphasis on green chemicals and sustainability, how is your company adapting its product line to contribute to a greener future in the hygiene sector?

Viewing hygiene as the essential pillar of public health, we recognised that the mission is incomplete without sustainability at its core. Over the years, we have built a portfolio that includes broad-spectrum disinfectants, cleaning solutions for housekeeping and kitchens, as well as personal care products. Yet, I knew this journey could only be truly complete by embracing green chemistry, making sustainability the bridge that connects hygiene and public health for a safer, future-ready world.

This is why we introduced bioenzyme-based solutions. These work at a molecular level to break down organic matter, providing deep and long-lasting cleanliness. The challenge, of course, was in developing products that were not only effective but also affordable and stable. It took time to arrive at the right balance. We sought eco-friendly products that could match the performance of conventional chemicals without becoming inaccessible due to high costs. This ensures accessibility not just for premium organisations but also for businesses and institutions across the market, where being economical is key.

Our green range is now taking shape as the foundation for the future. These products are designed to perform consistently, last longer and minimise their environmental impact. My conviction is that true progress lies in uniting sustainability, affordability and professional-grade effectiveness.

"Awareness is as important as access to quality hygiene products — only when both go hand in hand, can we build a healthier, safer and more sustainable India."
— Sandeep Jain

How do you plan to expand your role beyond products to actively influence hygiene awareness and public health nationwide?

True change begins not just with great products, but with awareness and empowerment. I believe that education and training are just as essential as the solutions themselves. Across workplaces, the people who handle hygiene daily are often the most neglected — the housekeeping professionals. They are the ones mixing chemicals, cleaning floors, disinfecting washrooms, yet many of them have never been trained on safe handling or given proper protective equipment.

During the pandemic, the importance of hygiene became visible to everyone. Hand hygiene, infection control and surface cleaning were suddenly national priorities. What struck me most during that time was how vulnerable the cleaning staff were. Improper handling of chemicals, absence of protective gloves or masks and poor practices were not only endangering them but also increasing the risk of spreading infections.

This is why we launched structured training programmes. These cover how to use protective equipment, how to handle chemicals safely and how to follow hygiene practices that protect both the professional and the wider community. For me, this is more than a compliance exercise. It is about the dignity of housekeeping professionals and about ensuring that the people who work on the frontlines of hygiene are themselves safe and respected.

Our aim is to expand year on year, reaching more industries and institutions and creating a culture of hygiene awareness across the country. It is not only about keeping spaces clean, but also about building healthier communities.

What new initiatives are you implementing to prepare for future market opportunities?

The hygiene sector is constantly evolving and to stay relevant, we have to anticipate what the future will demand. One area where we have invested is packaging. We have introduced designs that meet the highest industry standards — chemically inert, high-grade polymers with balance indicators and high load-bearing strength. This makes handling, stacking and transportation safer and easier.

Another initiative is automation at the point of use. We have introduced dilution pumps, dispensers and measuring tools so that every solution is mixed at the correct ratio. This avoids the two common problems: overuse, which increases costs and underuse, which compromises cleaning effectiveness. It also makes life easier for housekeeping staff, who can focus more on the quality of work and less on guesswork with chemicals.

On the product side, our green bioenzyme range is expanding. We now have multipurpose cleaners, odour neutralisers, air fresheners and even waterless urinal solutions. At the same time, we are looking at sectors that are underserved when it comes to hygiene standards and tailoring solutions for them.

A major step ahead will be moving into the direct-to-consumer space. Until now, most of our work has been with institutions, but the need for sustainable, professional-grade hygiene is just as strong in households. By next year, we plan to make these solutions available for everyday consumers.

What unique strategies and value-added services does EMPERIA 1900 provide to differentiate itself while maintaining high standards of safety, sustainability and performance?

This is an industry where effectiveness, safety and compliance are non-negotiable. Many companies offer products with similar claims, so the real question is how you create value beyond the product. My approach has been to treat hygiene as an ecosystem rather than a single service or product.

We begin by studying the site in detail. The requirements of a hospital, for instance, are very different from those of a shopping mall or a factory. Seasonal variations, surface types and visitor footfall all play a role. Once we understand these dynamics, we design hygiene programmes that are specific to that site. These programmes optimise usage, improve efficiency and include measurable benchmarks for audits and compliance.

Equally important is training. If the people using the products are not confident or well-informed, the results will never match expectations. That is why we work closely with teams, training them on safe and efficient usage.

Our product development process is also rigorous. Every product goes through research, trials and performance checks to ensure it matches or exceeds professional standards. Even in packaging, we innovate to reduce waste and improve ease of use.

What differentiates us, in my opinion, is this holistic approach — combining science, training, safety and sustainability. With Empire Industries' legacy of more than a century, my goal is to take this strength forward by constantly innovating, especially in green chemistry. That is how we will continue to stay relevant and impactful in a very competitive landscape.

Diversey India press conference on 2024 growth plans

Industry News 8 min read

Diversey India shares growth plan for 2024

Diversey, a Solenis Company, has announced at a recent press conference its venture into the water treatment segment, alongside increasing its foothold in the cleaning and hygiene sector and a focus on innovation and sustainability to drive this growth plan.

Addressing the media, John Panichella, CEO, Solenis, said that globally an increasing growth trend is visible across four key parameters — water treatment, infection prevention, protection of food supply, and fibre-based packaging solutions — and that Solenis is set to capitalise on these trends with targeted initiatives.

"Solenis' priority for India in the next three to five years is to achieve a higher double-digit growth. This ambitious growth will be achieved through timely investments in R&D, new manufacturing plants, and key acquisitions," he said. "We expect that our expertise in fibre-based packaging solutions and opportunities in coating will play a significant role in driving the growth in India and globally."

Somer Gundogdu, President of Emerging Markets and TASKI, stated: "Amongst the emerging markets, India is one of the important markets for us where we have a differentiated market position. Adding to the growth trajectory is the expanding Indian economy, which will pave the way for us to scale the business significantly."

On the plans for launching new products in 2024, Brijesh Rathore, Vice President, South Asia (Diversey Institutional) and Global Strategic Accounts APAC, said: "With the fast-developing IT sector, there is a requirement for special floor cleaning chemicals, which is being developed by us."

"Solenis, about an $8 billion company, is driving to achieve 25 to 30% of its sales from new products less than five years old. We are investing in R&D at our global centres to drive technologies that solve customers' problems. This is our goal," added John.

"We are going to launch a new technology into this market. It is a concentrated liquid in a dissolvable pouch that can be dropped into a spray bottle — shake it, it dissolves and is ready to use. This one container can be used multiple times," he explained. This eliminates transportation challenges and large storage space requirements.

While hospitality will be the focus segment for Diversey, "the sector we are very excited about is healthcare. We are developing solutions to meet the needs of this sector," said Brijesh.

Emphasising the need to study hospital-acquired infection (HAI), Brijesh elaborated that HAI figures in India could vary from 7% to 88%. "This 88% who acquire infection at the hospital is the area we are focussing on, given our global expertise."

The plans are strong to pursue the "Presumer" vertical, focusing on enhancing asset life and the health of occupants.

"The biggest area where we have a very strong presence is the building service contractors, which is fast growing. With the manufacturing segments fast increasing in India, outsourcing to BSCs will increase too. This is another focus area for us," added Brijesh.

Brijesh also elaborated on India's growth story, emphasising Diversey's dedication to giving back to communities through initiatives like GARIMA, a skill development programme, and sustainability initiatives such as Soap for Hope™ and Linens for Life™, which repurpose discarded soaps and linen to reduce the carbon footprint and promote hygiene.

DTSS

Integrated Facility Management (IFM)

One facility. One integrated solution. People, technology and expertise working together for safer, smarter and more efficient facilities.

DTSS delivers integrated facility management solutions that simplify multiple business support services by bringing people, technology and expertise together. A customized approach ensures every facility operates safely, efficiently and consistently — while enabling clients to focus on the core business. Soft services, engineering, production support, horticulture, pest management, hospitality, laundry, floor care and specialized pharmaceutical solutions all sit under one contract, one delivery model and one accountable partner. From Dusters Total Solutions Services Pvt. Ltd., part of the SIS Group.

Why Choose DTSS for Integrated FM?

Self-delivery model

DTSS's own people across every service line, not a chain of subcontractors coordinated by a managing agent. In integrated FM that is the difference between one accountable partner and a procurement exercise you still have to run.

Extended asset life, reduced downtime

The commercial case for IFM is rarely the cleaning line. It is what planned, coordinated maintenance does to the replacement cycle of the assets you already own.

Industry-specific, tailored practice

A pharma plant, a data centre and a corporate campus need different protocols, not the same package with a different logo. DTSS runs distinct practices for each.

SLA-driven, future-ready

Performance is defined before it is delivered and evidenced after. Sustainable, technology-enabled operations mean the contract is built to still make sense in five years.

Service scope

Service line

Integrated Facility Management (IFM)

What IFM covers

A single contract spanning soft services, technical and engineering, business and production support, horticulture, pest management, hospitality, laundry, floor care and specialized pharmaceutical solutions

Soft services

Housekeeping, professional cleaning, façade, carpet, floor care and sanitation

Technical & engineering

MEP, HVAC and asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance

Business & production support

Support functions embedded into plant and office operations

Specialist practices

Pharmaceutical (cGMP), healthcare (NABH/JCI-aligned) and data centre facility management

Delivery model

Self-performed — DTSS's own workforce across every service line

Service framework

SLA-driven delivery, industry-specific tailored IFM practice

Asset outcome

Improved asset life and reduced downtime

Technology

Technology-enabled operations; CAFM for real-time monitoring and reporting

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Regulated-sector expertise

cGMP and USFDA-compliant processes

Company

Dusters Total Solutions Services Pvt. Ltd., part of SIS Group (BSE: 540673; NSE: SIS)

Scale

50,000+ professionals, 1,500+ clients, 350+ million sq. ft. managed

Network

27+ states, 50+ cities, 23+ offices, 22 SBUs

Customer satisfaction

3.6 / 4 satisfaction index

Sectors served

Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Data centres
Commercial real estate
Retail, education & residential

Scope is configured per site — IFM is assembled from the service lines your facility actually needs, not sold as a fixed bundle. Figures as published by DTSS. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your portfolio, asset base and operating hours.

Integrated support. Consistent performance.

Why integrating actually saves money — and when it does not

Bundling services under one contract is not automatically cheaper. It is cheaper when the provider genuinely self-performs, because the savings come from shared supervision, shared mobilisation and one team that can flex between tasks — none of which happen if the provider is really a managing agent subcontracting each line separately. That is the distinction worth testing in any IFM tender, and it is the one DTSS is built around: people, technology and expertise brought together rather than coordinated at arm's length.

One workforce, not one invoice

Self-delivery across every line means a single trained team under single supervision. The efficiency is structural rather than a discount negotiated at renewal.

Practices built per sector

Pharmaceutical work runs to cGMP and USFDA-compliant processes; healthcare to NABH and JCI-aligned infection control; data centres to uptime and white-space discipline. Same company, different rulebooks.

Measured, not asserted

SLA-driven delivery with CAFM monitoring and structured reporting. Across the business it supports a 3.6 out of 4 satisfaction index and, in data centres, 99.99%+ uptime.

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Driven by expert teams, trusted by leading brands nationwide

Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Our services

Integrated facility management solutions

Soft Services

Housekeeping, professional cleaning and hygiene services delivering spotless, healthy environments — façade, carpet and pest control through to specialized floor care and sanitation.

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Pharmaceutical Facility Management

Specialized facility services for pharmaceutical plants — cGMP compliance, audit readiness and contamination-free clean room environments.

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Data Centre Facility Management

Reliable, responsive facility services engineered for maximum uptime — white space control, 24/7 technical support and 99.99%+ uptime alignment.

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Questions about DTSS Integrated Facility Management

How is IFM different from the individual services listed?

IFM is the umbrella, not a seventh option. Soft services, engineering, pharmaceutical, healthcare and data centre facility management are all delivered under it.

You are choosing a contracting model rather than a service: one provider, one delivery team, one set of SLAs and one point of accountability across everything your facility needs — instead of five vendors you coordinate yourself.

Is bundling actually cheaper, or just simpler?

It depends entirely on whether the provider self-performs. Real savings come from shared supervision, shared mobilisation and one team that can flex between tasks. A managing agent who subcontracts each line separately delivers the simplicity without the saving.

DTSS operates a self-delivery model across its service lines, which is the specific thing worth testing in any IFM tender.

Do we have to take everything?

No. Scope is configured per site — IFM is assembled from the lines your facility actually needs rather than sold as a fixed bundle.

Many clients start with the two or three functions causing the most friction and extend as the relationship proves out.

What does IFM do for our assets?

Improved asset life and reduced downtime. That is usually where the commercial case sits — planned, coordinated maintenance changes the replacement cycle of equipment you already own.

The cleaning line is the visible part of an FM budget. The asset line is the expensive one.

Can you handle regulated and critical environments?

Yes, through distinct practices rather than a generic package. Pharmaceutical work runs to cGMP and USFDA-compliant processes; healthcare to NABH and JCI-aligned infection control with OT protocols; data centres to white-space control, precision CRAH and power management with 99.99%+ uptime alignment.

DTSS holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certification alongside that sector expertise.

How do we keep visibility across a multi-site portfolio?

Through technology-enabled operations — CAFM for real-time monitoring, structured reporting and SLA-driven delivery, with 27+ states, 50+ cities, 23+ offices and 22 strategic business units behind it.

For a multi-site operation consistency is usually the whole point: the same process and the same reporting format regardless of which city the site is in. DTSS reports a 3.6 out of 4 customer satisfaction index across the business.

How do we get a proposal?

Use the Explore IFM services button to request a facility audit. A useful proposal needs your portfolio — building types, areas, asset base, headcount, operating hours and any regulatory obligations specific to your sector.

The audit is worth taking on its own terms: it identifies where your current arrangement duplicates effort or leaves gaps, before you commit to anything.

DTSS

Soft Services

Smart soft services — reliable facility support for cleaner, better-managed spaces.

Integrated support services that help enterprises run smoothly, efficiently and professionally. Housekeeping and mechanized janitorial support through to facade cleaning, high-rise cleaning, mail room services and specialized cleaning — delivered directly by DTSS's own trained workforce under a self-delivery model, and run on SOPs, SLAs and audits rather than assurances. People-powered support for productive workplaces.

Why Choose DTSS Soft Services?

Self-delivery model

Direct workforce management rather than a subcontract chain. That is what makes control and accountability real — and it is the first question worth asking any FM provider.

Process-led, not personality-led

SOPs, SLAs, audits and compliance-backed execution. The standard survives a change of supervisor, which is the point at which most FM contracts quietly deteriorate.

Real-time visibility

Digital tools, real-time monitoring and structured reporting mean service quality is something you can review rather than something you have to take on trust.

Facade and high-rise capability

Not every soft services provider carries this. Facade and high-rise cleaning need specific training, equipment and safety discipline — having them in scope avoids a second vendor.

Service scope

Service line

Soft Services

Housekeeping

Daily cleaning and upkeep of workspaces, common areas and washrooms

Mechanized janitorial

Machine-led cleaning for scale and consistency across large floor areas

Facade cleaning

External building surface cleaning

High-rise cleaning

Height-access cleaning with the training and safety discipline it requires

Mail room services

Inbound and outbound mail handling and distribution

Specialized cleaning

Non-routine and technical cleaning requirements

Professional cleaning

Trained, uniformed teams for enterprise environments

Delivery model

Self-delivery — DTSS's own directly managed workforce, not subcontracted

Process framework

SOPs, SLAs, audits and compliance-backed execution

Technology

Digital tools, real-time monitoring and structured reporting

Workforce

50,000+

Clients

1,500+

Sites

3,000+

Footprint

20+ states across India

Experience

25+ years in integrated facility management

Where we deliver

Commercial spaces
Healthcare
Pharma
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Critical facilities

Scope is configured per site. Figures as published by DTSS. Contact the team for a proposal matched to your building, headcount and operating hours.

How we deliver

People, process and technology — in that order

Soft services is a people business that fails for process reasons. The team is capable, the proposal was sound, and yet twelve months in the standard has drifted because nobody wrote down what good looked like or checked whether it was still happening. DTSS builds against that specifically: directly employ the people so accountability has somewhere to land, define the work as SOPs and SLAs so the standard outlives any one supervisor, and put it on digital systems so drift is visible while it is still small.

Directly managed workforce

A self-delivery model means the people on your site are DTSS's own. When something slips there is no chain of suppliers to work back through before anyone can fix it.

SOPs, SLAs and audits

The work is defined before it is done and checked after. That is what makes a multi-site contract behave the same way in one city as it does in another.

Monitoring you can see

Digital tools and structured reporting turn service quality into something reviewable — figures and a record, rather than a walkthrough and an impression.

DTSS in action

Driven by expert teams, trusted by leading brands nationwide

Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Driven by expert teams and trusted by leading brands nationwide

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Our services

Integrated facility management solutions

Hospitality Services

Professional hospitality support for hotels, events and guest-focused environments — guest room services, stewarding, kitchen hygiene and facility upkeep.

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Pharma Solutions

Compliance-driven facility support for pharmaceutical environments — SOP-led processes, audit readiness, campaign cleaning and GMP-focused service delivery.

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Engineering Services

Reliable technical maintenance for high-performance facilities — utility O&M, HVAC and BMS support, plant maintenance, water treatment, fire and safety systems.

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Questions about DTSS Soft Services

What is included in soft services?

Housekeeping, mechanized janitorial support, facade cleaning, high-rise cleaning, mail room services and specialized cleaning.

Soft services covers the people-delivered side of running a building. The technical side — utility O&M, HVAC and BMS, plant maintenance, water treatment, fire and safety — sits under Engineering Services and can be contracted alongside or separately.

Do you subcontract the work?

No. DTSS operates a self-delivery model — direct workforce management, which is what gives control, accountability and consistent delivery.

It is worth asking any FM provider this. With a subcontract chain, accountability disperses at exactly the moment you need it concentrated.

How do we know the standard is being maintained?

Through SOPs, SLAs, audits and compliance-backed execution, supported by digital tools, real-time monitoring and structured reporting.

The practical difference is that drift becomes visible while it is still small. Most FM contracts do not fail suddenly — they decline gradually, and without a record nobody notices until it is a complaint.

Can you handle facade and high-rise cleaning?

Yes, both are in scope. That matters because not every soft services provider carries height-access capability — it needs specific training, equipment and safety discipline.

Having it inside one contract avoids appointing a second vendor for the periodic external clean.

How large is DTSS, and where do you operate?

25+ years in integrated facility management, with a 50,000+ workforce serving 1,500+ clients across 3,000+ sites in 20+ states.

Scale matters in FM for an unglamorous reason: cover. A provider with depth in your city can replace an absent team member the same morning rather than the next week.

Do you have experience in our sector?

DTSS delivers industry-specific IFM across commercial spaces, healthcare, pharma, hospitality, manufacturing and critical facilities.

Sector experience shows up in the details — a hospital corridor, a pharma corridor and an office lobby look similar and are cleaned to completely different protocols. Ask what DTSS has run in your sector specifically.

How do we get a proposal?

Use the Request a free facility audit button. A useful proposal needs your building type, area, headcount, operating hours and the services you are considering.

The audit is worth taking on its own terms — it will identify where your current scope is duplicated or missing before you commit to anything.

COLUMBUS

Compact Floor Cleaning — RA 55 | iK 40

Efficient walk-behind scrubbing for daily commercial maintenance.

A compact, mains-operated scrubber dryer built for continuous work on small and medium-sized surfaces. A single-axis design and moulded ergonomic handle make it manoeuvrable even in the tightest space, large wheels ease transport over steps, and its low weight suits pressure-sensitive floors. Brush contact pressure of 37 kg is exceptionally high for the class, which is what delivers results on extremely dirty floors using minimal water and chemical. EU tested and certified, HACCP compliant, and manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany.

Why Choose the RA 55 | iK 40?

37 kg brush pressure — highest in its class

Downforce does the work that extra chemical would otherwise have to. That is what produces a result on extremely dirty floors while keeping water and detergent consumption to a minimum.

Patented curved squeegee

Superb suction even in the tightest corners, over a 735 mm recovery width — floors come up streak-free and can be walked on immediately, with no drying time and no cordoned-off area.

Cleans right up to the wall

Edge-to-edge coverage decides whether the machine finishes the job or leaves a perimeter to be mopped by hand — which is where most of the labour saving quietly disappears.

Mains powered, continuous operation

No battery means no runtime ceiling, no charging window and no cell replacement down the line. The trade is a cable, so it suits sites with accessible sockets rather than open warehouse floor.

Product specifications

Product name

RA 55 | iK 40

Type

Walk-behind scrubber dryer

Power supply

Mains operated (cable)

Brush working width

550 mm

Vacuum working width

735 mm

Area performance

2,200 m²/h (theoretical max)

Solution tank

40 L

Recovery tank

45 L

Brush contact pressure

37 kg

Squeegee

Patented curved squeegee tool

Dimensions (L × W × H)

1130 × 525 × 1055 mm

Certification

EU tested and certified; HACCP compliant

Country of origin

Germany

Application areas

Offices
Retail spaces
Hospitals
Public facilities

Technical data for the Columbus RA 55 iK 40. Manufactured by Columbus Cleaning Machines G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG, Stuttgart. Configurations and options vary by order.

Robust mechanics

Only truly durable machines are also truly green

That line is Columbus's own, and it is the honest version of the sustainability argument: a machine that lasts twenty years is greener than one with an eco badge that fails in five. The RA 55 range is built accordingly — mechanical lowering of the brush unit and squeegee rather than electronics, a single-axis chassis with large wheels, and consumption reduced at source rather than through dosing instructions nobody follows.

Mechanical, not electronic

The brush unit and squeegee lower mechanically, so operation stays reliable without downtime and a technician can service the machine without specialist diagnostics.

Water-stop brushes and splash guard

Columbus's patented water-stop brushes and splash guard cut water and chemical consumption at source. An integrated chemical dosing system is available as an option.

Single axis, large wheels

The single-axis design gives effortless manoeuvrability in confined spaces, and large wheels make the machine easier to transport and to move over steps between areas.

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Questions about the RA 55 | iK 40

Is this machine battery or mains powered?

Mains powered. Columbus describe the RA 55|K 40 as the compact, mains-operated scrubber dryer for continuous operation on small and medium-sized surfaces.

The upside is real: no runtime ceiling, no charging window to schedule around, and no battery to replace in a few years. The trade-off is equally real — it needs sockets, so it suits offices, retail floors and hospital corridors more than open warehouse space. Battery versions of the RA 55 exist if a cable will not work for your site; ask our team.

How much floor will it cover in an hour?

Theoretical coverage is 2,200 m²/h on a 550 mm brush width.

That is the comparison figure, not a shift plan. Real coverage on a site with fixtures, corners and refills will be lower.

What does 37 kg brush pressure actually change?

It is the highest in its class, and it changes what you have to put on the floor. High downforce means the machine gets a result on extremely dirty floors using the lowest possible amounts of water and chemical.

Over a year, that shows up in the detergent invoice as much as in the cleaning result.

How long does it run between refills?

The solution tank holds 40 litres and the recovery tank 45 litres. The recovery side is intentionally larger, so the machine runs out of clean water before it fills with dirty.

Is it suitable for delicate or pressure-sensitive floors?

Yes — its low weight is specifically why Columbus positions it for pressure-sensitive floors, and large wheels spread the load during transport.

Brush and pad selection matters as much as the machine on delicate surfaces. Share your floor type and our team can specify the right tooling.

Can it clean into corners and against walls?

Yes on both counts. The patented curved squeegee tool achieves superb suction even in the tightest corners, and the machine is designed to clean right up to the wall.

The moulded ergonomic handle and single-axis design are what make that manoeuvrability possible in confined space.

Is it certified for hygiene-critical environments?

It is EU tested and certified, and HACCP compliant — which is what matters in food handling areas, kitchens and healthcare corridors where cleaning has to be auditable.

Use the Book a Demo button to arrange a site assessment. Columbus also provides advice and training, financing options and ongoing technical service.

COLUMBUS

Industrial Ride-On Sweeping — AKS 70 | BM 95

High-performance ride-on sweeper for dust and debris collection in large spaces.

The AKS 70 | BM 95 is a compact ride-on sweeper built on a solid steel construction, with well-engineered components, side brushes, a large polyester cylinder cartridge filter and an electrical filter shaker for consistent sweeping performance across large areas. Shock absorbers on the side brushes protect both the machine and the property it works around. From Columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of columbus Reinigungsmaschinen, Germany.

Why Choose the AKS 70 | BM 95?

Overthrow loading system

Debris is thrown over the brush into the hopper rather than dragged in, which fills the 95 litre container far more completely — longer operating times and fewer emptying breaks per shift.

Front driving position, no training needed

It drives like a car, so an operator is productive immediately rather than after a training programme — and forward visibility from the front position reduces the risk of damage on site.

Side brushes with vacuums

Vacuum motors built into the side brushes optimise airflow and capture airborne particles at the edge of the sweep — which is exactly where fine dust normally escapes a sweeper.

Solid steel construction

A steel chassis extends machine lifespan and reduces breakdowns, while shock absorbers on the side brushes protect both the machine and the racking, kerbs and fixtures it works around.

Product specifications

Product name

AKS 70 | BM 95

Type

Ride-on sweeper

Working width without side brush

700 mm

Working width with side brush

990 mm

Theoretical coverage area

5,445 m²/h

Batteries

24 V / 200 Ah / 990 W

Working hours

4 hrs

Hopper capacity

95 lt

Filter

6 m² cartridge filter

Traction

Rear-wheel drive

Speed

5.5 km/h

Dimensions (mm)

1460 × 1150 × 1220

Empty weight

215 kg

Application areas

Warehouses
Industrial zones
Parking areas
Commercial campuses

Technical data as published by Columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd. Configurations may vary by order.

Minimalist engineering

Dust control, floor contact and filtration, solved together

A sweeper that lifts debris but releases the fines has moved the problem rather than solved it — and one that loses brush contact over an uneven paver-block floor leaves strips behind. Columbus addresses both at source: vacuum motors sit inside the side brushes, the main brush levels itself to the floor, and a large cartridge filter with an electrical shaker keeps airflow up across a full shift. The design philosophy is deliberately spare, because fewer components mean fewer failure points and simpler maintenance.

Advanced airflow management

Vacuum motors integrated into the side brushes capture airborne particles during sweeping, improving dust control precisely where debris is being thrown inward.

Self-levelling main brush

The main brush adjusts to uneven factory floors and paver-block surfaces, holding consistent contact instead of skipping the low spots and over-wearing the high ones.

Cartridge filter with electrical shaker

A 6 m² polyester cylinder cartridge filter traps fines, and an electrical shaker clears it on demand — so suction stays consistent rather than fading as the filter loads.

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Questions about the AKS 70 | BM 95

What is the overthrow loading system, and why does it matter?

Instead of dragging debris into the hopper, the brush throws it over the top so the container fills from the back forward. The practical result is that the full 95 litres gets used rather than only the front portion.

That translates directly into longer operating times and fewer emptying breaks — on a large site, emptying trips are usually a bigger time cost than the sweeping itself.

Does the operator need training?

No. The front driving position and intuitive controls mean it drives like a car, so no driver training is needed and an operator is productive from the first shift.

The forward position also improves visibility, which reduces the risk of damage when working around racking, kerbs and parked vehicles.

How long does it run on a charge?

4 hours of working time from a 24 V / 200 Ah / 990 W battery set. At a theoretical coverage of 5,445 m²/h, that is a substantial area per charge.

Real-world coverage will be lower than the theoretical figure — turns, obstacles and emptying all take time out of the hour. Treat 5,445 m²/h as the comparison number, not the shift plan.

Would the manual K 70|40 sweeper do the job instead?

It depends entirely on area. The manual K 70|40 sweeps 700 mm with its side brush, covers 2,450 m²/h, holds 40 litres and weighs 25 kg — genuinely cost-effective for small to medium indoor and outdoor areas, and its handle folds down for storage.

The AKS 70 | BM 95 roughly doubles the coverage rate and more than doubles the hopper. Past a certain area the ride-on stops being an upgrade and starts being the only way to finish the shift. Our team can run the numbers for your site.

Can it handle uneven floors and paver blocks?

Yes — the main brush is self-levelling, adjusting to uneven factory flooring and paver-block surfaces so brush contact stays consistent.

Without that, an uneven surface leaves untouched strips in the low spots while wearing the brush unevenly on the high ones.

How does it deal with fine dust?

Three things work together. Vacuum motors inside the side brushes capture airborne particles at the edge of the sweep, a 6 m² polyester cylinder cartridge filter traps the fines, and an electrical filter shaker clears that filter on demand.

The shaker is the part that matters over a full shift: without it, suction fades as the filter loads and the machine quietly stops picking up the finest material.

What is involved in maintenance, and how do I arrange a demo?

Columbus designs for simple upkeep — straightforward electrical wiring, basic mechanical operation and easy access to components. Machines ship with plain-language operation manuals, self-help troubleshooting videos and a language-free, symbol-oriented maintenance card: a yellow circle marks daily cleaning tasks, a yellow square marks weekly ones, with matching stickers on the machine itself.

Use the Book a Demo button to arrange a site assessment. Columbus also provides advice and training, financing options and ongoing technical service.

COLUMBUS

Heavy-Duty Ride-On Scrubbing — ARA 80 | BM 100

Does the job of two other machines, with 8 hours of battery time.

A sturdy ride-on scrubber dryer characterised by easy operation and reliable components. The ARA 80 | BM 100 carries a 390 Ah battery — the highest capacity of any cleaning machine in India — for a full 8-hour shift on a single charge, and pairs it with high brush pressure, superb suction and a 1.9 m turning circle. At 64 dB(A) it is quiet enough to run in a hospital during the day. From Columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of columbus Reinigungsmaschinen, Germany.

Why Choose the ARA 80 | BM 100?

8 hours on a single charge

A 390 Ah battery — the highest capacity in any cleaning machine in India — covers a full shift without a mid-day recharge. Fewer machines and fewer operators for the same area means lower investment and lower manpower cost.

Super silent at 64 dB(A)

Quiet enough to be used in hospitals during daytime — which turns floor care from a night-shift task into something that can happen when the floor actually needs it.

1.9 m turning circle

The machine turns in its own place, so a ride-on platform works narrow corridors and hallways as well as open floor — no swapping to a walk-behind for the tight sections.

Easy to service, no lifting

The recovery tank swivels to the side, leaving components and the battery fully accessible. The machine never has to be lifted or tilted to be serviced, which saves both time and manhours.

Product specifications

Product name

ARA 80 | BM 100

Type

Ride-on scrubber dryer

Battery capacity

390 Ah

Runtime

8 hours on a single charge

Noise level

64 dB(A)

Turning circle

1.9 m

Chassis

Complete steel chassis

Controls

Mechanical switches; mechanical lowering of brushes and squeegee

Servicing

Swivelling recovery tank — no lifting or tilting required

Application areas

Malls
Manufacturing units
Logistics hubs
Hospitals
Large facilities

Technical data as published by Columbus Cleaning Machines Pvt. Ltd. Configurations may vary by order.

Rugged mechanics, not electronics

Built so that less can go wrong

Columbus deliberately keeps electronics out of the places they are not needed. Where a competitor adds a control board, this machine uses a switch and a mechanical linkage — because the supreme discipline of engineering, as Columbus puts it, is simplifying a solution until the machine becomes more robust rather than more fragile. Fewer components mean fewer failure points, simpler maintenance and a longer working life, which is also the honest definition of sustainability: only what lasts a long time can really be green.

Simple mechanical controls

Straightforward switches for on/off and forward/backward, with mechanical lowering of the brushes and squeegee. Two operating buttons is the whole interface — nothing to misconfigure.

High brush pressure, low consumption

Excellent results on very dirty surfaces using the lowest possible amounts of water and chemical — pressure doing the work that dosing would otherwise have to.

Superb suction, walk-on-immediately floors

Suction strong enough to guarantee streak-free floors that can be walked on the moment the machine has passed — no drying time, no cordoned-off aisle, no slip risk.

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Questions about the ARA 80 | BM 100

Does it really run for a full shift?

Yes — 8 hours on a single charge, from a 390 Ah battery that Columbus states is the highest capacity in any cleaning machine in India.

The commercial point is not the number itself but what it removes: no mid-shift recharge, no second battery set, and no second machine bought to cover the gap.

Is it quiet enough to use in a hospital during the day?

At 64 dB(A), yes. Columbus specifies it for daytime hospital use.

That changes the scheduling maths. Floor care stops being a night-shift-only task, which usually means it happens when the floor needs it rather than when the building is empty.

Will a ride-on machine fit our corridors?

The turning circle is 1.9 m and the machine turns in its own place, which is what makes a ride-on viable in narrow corridors and hallways rather than only on open floor.

Share a site layout and our team can confirm fit before you commit.

Is a ride-on actually worth it over a walk-behind?

On the numbers Columbus publishes: a ride-on cuts working time by over 50% against a standard walk-behind — 2,770 m²/h practical coverage versus 1,500 m²/h, saving roughly 32 minutes per hour, or around 640 hours a year.

On a 30,000 sqm site, five walk-behinds with five operators cost about ₹1,65,000 a month against three ride-ons with three operators at ₹1,35,000 — an 18% saving, and the larger the area the wider the gap. Payback on the extra purchase cost typically lands at 18 to 20 months.

Why mechanical controls instead of electronics?

Deliberate design. Simple switches handle on/off and forward/backward, and the brushes and squeegee lower mechanically. Fewer electronic components mean fewer failure points and simpler diagnosis when something does go wrong.

It also means an operator can be productive without navigating a control panel, and a technician can service the machine without specialist equipment.

How much water and chemical does it use?

High brush pressure delivers results on very dirty surfaces with the lowest possible amounts of water and chemical — the pressure does work that dosing would otherwise have to.

Across the Columbus range, smart-dosing, Quick-Stop, splash guard and the patented Water-Stop brushes reduce water consumption significantly, and chemical dosing systems meter precisely rather than by guesswork.

What does servicing involve, and how do I arrange a demo?

The recovery tank swivels to the side so components and the battery are fully accessible — the machine never needs lifting or tilting to service. Machines ship with plain-language manuals, self-help troubleshooting videos and a language-free symbol maintenance card: a yellow circle for daily tasks, a yellow square for weekly, with matching stickers on the machine.

Use the Book a Demo button to arrange a site assessment. Columbus also provides advice and training, financing options and ongoing technical service.

COLUMBUS

Compact Ride-On Scrubbing — ARA 66 | BM 70 iL

Agile ride-on scrubbing for efficient cleaning in medium to large facilities.

The ARA 66 | BM 70 iL is the compact machine in the Columbus ride-on scrubber dryer range — 660 mm of working width and 4,620 m²/h of area performance in a 1380 × 680 mm footprint. It is built to be effortless and extremely easy to operate even in narrow aisles and on surfaces with frequent corners, and it cleans right up to the wall rather than leaving an edge for someone to mop by hand. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany.

Why Choose the ARA 66 | BM 70 iL?

Cleans right up to the wall

Edge-to-edge coverage is what decides whether a machine finishes the job or hands a perimeter back to manual mopping — which is where most of the labour saving quietly disappears.

Walk-on-immediately floors

32 l/s of airflow at 110 mbar guarantees streak-free floors that can be walked on the moment the machine has passed — no drying time, no cordoned aisle, no slip risk in a live building.

Easy in narrow aisles and tight corners

A 1380 × 680 mm footprint keeps a ride-on platform usable in retail aisles and around fixtures, where a larger machine would spend the shift reversing.

Fast, clean refills

The 70 litre solution tank fills quickly and cleanly through an integrated system coupling — turning a spill-prone hose-and-bucket routine into a connector.

Product specifications

Product name

ARA 66 | BM 70 iL

Type

Ride-on scrubber dryer

Item code

17316101

Working width

660 mm

Suction width

850 mm

Area performance

4,620 m²/h

Solution tank

70 L

Recovery tank

80 L

Voltage

24 V

Battery capacity

200 Ah (wet) / 180 Ah (gel)

Power

1,690 W

Traction speed

7 km/h

Traction power

750 W

Brush pressure

30 kg

Brush speed

180 rpm

Air flow

32 l/s

Vacuum

110 mbar

Noise level

63 / 59 dB(A)

Dimensions (L × W × H)

1380 × 680 × 1170 mm

Weight

187 kg empty / 456 kg operating

Country of origin

Germany

Application areas

Retail spaces
Institutions
Hospitals
Warehouses

Technical data for the Columbus ARA 66BM 70 iL (item 17316101). Manufactured by Columbus Cleaning Machines G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG, Stuttgart. Configurations may vary by order.

Compact without compromise

Small footprint, full-size cleaning performance

Compact machines usually trade something away — brush pressure, suction, or the tank capacity that decides how long you go between refills. The ARA 66 | BM 70 iL is specified to avoid that trade: 30 kg of brush pressure and 110 mbar of vacuum are figures you would expect on a larger machine, and a 70 litre solution tank supports genuinely long cleaning cycles from a 1380 mm chassis.

30 kg brush pressure at 180 rpm

Downforce does the work that extra water and chemical would otherwise have to, which is what lets a compact machine handle ground-in soiling rather than just surface dust.

32 l/s airflow, 850 mm suction width

The squeegee is wider than the brush path, so the machine recovers everything it lays down even on a curve — the reason floors come up dry rather than merely wet-cleaned.

70 L solution, 80 L recovery

The recovery tank is deliberately larger than the solution tank, so the machine never fills up before it runs out — fewer interruptions, and no risk of overflow mid-aisle.

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Questions about the ARA 66 | BM 70 iL

How much floor can it cover in an hour?

Area performance is rated at 4,620 m²/h on a 660 mm working width, at a traction speed of up to 7 km/h.

That is a theoretical figure. Real coverage on a site with aisles, fixtures and refills will be lower — treat it as the number for comparing machines, not for planning a shift.

Will it fit our aisles?

The machine is 1380 × 680 mm and is specified as effortless to operate in narrow aisles and on surfaces with frequent corners.

Share a floor plan with aisle widths and our team can confirm fit, or recommend the walk-behind if the site is tighter still.

How long does it run between refills?

The solution tank holds 70 litres and the recovery tank 80 litres — the recovery side is deliberately larger, so the machine runs out of clean water before it fills up with dirty.

Refilling is through an integrated system coupling rather than an open hose, which keeps the process quick and clean.

Is it quiet enough for a hospital or a store during opening hours?

It is rated at 63 / 59 dB(A) — two figures because there is a reduced-noise mode. At 59 dB(A) it sits around the level of normal conversation.

For the quietest option in the range, the heavy-duty ARA 80 | BM 100 is specified at 64 dB(A) with explicit approval for daytime hospital use. Our team can advise which suits your environment.

How does it compare with the heavy-duty ride-on?

Different jobs. This machine is 660 mm wide with a 70 L tank, sized for retail floors, institutions and medium warehouses where access matters.

The heavy-duty ARA 80 | BM 100 is wider, carries a 390 Ah battery for a full 8-hour shift and turns in 1.9 m. If the site is large and open, that machine finishes more of it per shift.

Does the floor need drying time after cleaning?

No. With 32 l/s of airflow at 110 mbar across an 850 mm squeegee, floors are streak-free and can be walked on immediately after the machine passes.

In a live retail or healthcare environment that matters twice over — no cordoning, and no wet-floor slip exposure.

How do I get pricing or arrange a demo?

Use the Book a Demo button to enquire. Columbus can assess the site, recommend the right machine across the ride-on and walk-behind range, and cover training, financing and technical service.

Configurations vary by order, so a walkthrough gives a more useful answer than a list price.

ROSSARI PROFESSIONAL

Professional Commercial Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Quiet performance, professional results — efficient dry vacuuming engineered for high-traffic and noise-sensitive spaces.

Brought to India through Rossari Professional's partnership with SPRiNTUS Professional Cleaning Equipment, Germany, this commercial dry vacuum is constructed with recyclable materials and low-energy consumption technology. A 700 W motor, HEPA 13 filtration and a 49 dB(A) ECO mode let it deliver superior cleaning performance while maximising productivity and minimising resource usage — which is what makes it suited to hospitals, schools and any environment where cleaning has to happen around people.

Why Choose the Professional Commercial Dry Vacuum Cleaner?

Quiet operation — 49 dB(A) in ECO mode

Low enough to run during occupied hours rather than after them, which is the difference between cleaning a ward or a classroom when it needs it and waiting until the building empties.

HEPA 13 filtration, clean exhaust air

State-of-the-art filtration means the air leaving the machine is cleaner than the air going in — a vacuum without it simply moves fine dust from the floor into the room.

Recyclable build, low energy draw

Constructed from recyclable materials with low-energy consumption technology, and engineered for long service life — so replacement costs and carbon footprint both stay down.

Compact mobility, onboard accessory storage

Tools travel with the machine instead of being carried separately or left behind, and intuitive controls allow quick adjustments without stopping the job.

Product specifications

Product name

Professional Commercial Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Machine type

Dry vacuum cleaner

Motor power

700 W

Noise level

49 dB(A) in ECO mode

Filtration

HEPA 13

Exhaust

Clean exhaust air

Construction

Recyclable materials, low-energy consumption technology

Controls

Intuitive, for quick adjustments during use

Accessory storage

Onboard

Manufacturing partner

SPRiNTUS Professional Cleaning Equipment, Germany

Application areas

Hotels
Offices
Hospitals
Retail
Educational facilities

Specifications as published by Rossari Professional and SPRiNTUS. Configurations may vary by order.

Engineered for noise-sensitive spaces

Cleaning that works around people, not after them

Most commercial vacuums force a scheduling compromise: too loud to run while a ward, classroom or lobby is occupied, so cleaning gets pushed to out-of-hours slots that cost more and happen less often. This machine is built to remove that constraint — quiet enough to run alongside people, filtered well enough that it improves the air rather than disturbing it, and efficient enough that neither comes at the cost of suction.

700 W efficient motor

Sized for sustained commercial use rather than peak wattage claims, drawing less power per hour of cleaning across a full housekeeping shift.

HEPA 13 filtration

Captures fine particulate rather than passing it through, so the exhaust supports indoor air quality instead of undermining it in clinical and education settings.

Sustainable construction

Recyclable materials and low-energy technology, engineered for long-lasting performance and reduced replacement costs over the machine's life.

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Professional hygiene and cleaning, on site

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Questions about the dry vacuum cleaner

How quiet is it in practice?

ECO mode runs at 49 dB(A) — roughly the level of a quiet office or light rainfall, and low enough that vacuuming does not interrupt a consultation, a lesson or a guest in a corridor.

That is the reason it is specified for hospitals and educational institutions: it removes the need to schedule cleaning around occupancy.

What does HEPA 13 filtration actually change?

A vacuum with weak filtration lifts dust off the floor and pushes the finest fraction straight back into the room through its exhaust. HEPA 13 retains that fraction instead.

In clinical and education settings that matters twice over: cleaner exhaust air supports indoor air quality, and less redistributed dust means surfaces stay clean for longer between visits.

Where is this machine best suited?

Hotels, offices, hospitals, retail and educational facilities — high-traffic interiors where floors need frequent attention and noise is a genuine operational constraint.

Rossari specifically positions it for noise-sensitive environments such as hospitals and educational institutions.

Is this a dry-only vacuum, or wet and dry?

This is a dry vacuum, built for dust, debris and general floor care on hard floors and carpets.

For wet pick-up, Rossari Professional's wet and dry range covers that separately — Artos, KETOS 56/2E, KETOS 81/2K, Ross WD 30 and Ross WD 80/3. Ask the team which suits your duty cycle.

What makes it a sustainable choice?

It is constructed with recyclable materials and low-energy consumption technology, and engineered for long-lasting performance so it is replaced less often.

It also arrives through Rossari Professional's alliance with SPRiNTUS Germany, which was formed specifically to bring carbon-neutral cleaning equipment to the Indian market — so the sustainability case covers the supply chain, not just the machine.

Is it straightforward for housekeeping staff to use?

Yes. Controls are intuitive and designed for quick adjustments mid-task, and accessories store on the machine so nothing has to be carried separately or hunted for.

Rossari Professional also provides structured training programmes covering sustainable cleaning practice and correct equipment operation, which is what keeps performance and machine life where they should be.

How do I arrange a demonstration?

Use the Book a Demo button to enquire. The team can assess your site, advise on the right machine and accessory set for your floor types and footfall, and cover training, service and spares.

ROSSARI PROFESSIONAL

Ross Street 2000E — Electric Road Sweeper

Power that redefines urban and industrial cleaning — 2200 mm of cleaning width, engineered for large-format space.

The Ross Street 2000E is an electric road sweeper built on a dedicated chassis with an integrated structure and a combined sweeping and suction system. It clears gravel, cans, fallen leaves and similar debris across wide open ground, and its 2200 mm cleaning width and high working efficiency make it the machine for large-format spaces — airports, docks, industrial estates, highways, townships, residential communities, schools and mega facilities.

Why Choose the Ross Street 2000E?

2200 mm cleaning width

An expansive sweeping path means fewer passes to cover the same ground — which is the whole economics of cleaning an apron, a dock or a highway shoulder rather than a warehouse aisle.

240 L hydraulic lifting bin

A large hopper that tips itself means longer runs between stops and no manual handling at the discharge point — the two things that usually break a cleaning cycle.

Combined sweeping and suction

Multi-roller brushes lift debris and the suction system takes it away in one action, so bulky litter and loose grit are handled by the same pass.

Reinforced chassis, automotive-grade tyres

Pneumatic tyres and a reinforced frame hold the machine stable across broken surfaces and challenging road conditions, where a solid-tyre indoor sweeper would struggle.

Product specifications

Product name

Ross Street 2000E

Machine type

Electric road sweeper, ride-on

Cleaning width

2200 mm

Garbage bin capacity

240 L, hydraulic lifting

Brush system

Multi-roller brush structure

Cleaning action

Combined sweeping and suction

Water system

Integrated high-pressure water system

Chassis

Dedicated chassis, integrated structure, reinforced

Tyres

Automotive-grade pneumatic

Application areas

Airports
Docks
Industrial estates
Highways
Townships
Residential communities
Schools
Mega facilities

Specifications as published by Rossari Professional. Configurations may vary by order.

Engineered for large-format spaces

Uninterrupted cleaning cycles, minimal manual intervention

On a large site the limit is rarely how well a sweeper cleans — it is how often the cycle has to stop. Emptying a small hopper, refilling water, working around a surface the machine cannot handle: each break costs more than the sweeping itself. The Ross Street 2000E is built to reduce those interruptions, pairing a self-tipping bin with multi-roller brushes and an onboard water system so a single operator can keep working.

Hydraulic lifting garbage bin

A 240 litre bin that raises and discharges under hydraulic power, so waste transfers into a skip or tipper without manual handling.

Multi-roller brush structure

Several brushes working together across the full 2200 mm width, so wide passes stay consistent rather than leaving strips behind at the edges.

Integrated high-pressure water system

Onboard water suppresses dust as the brushes work and lifts bonded soiling, which matters on industrial estates and haul routes where dry sweeping only redistributes the problem.

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Questions about the Ross Street 2000E

How wide is a single cleaning pass?

The Ross Street 2000E sweeps 2200 mm in one pass. On a large apron or a highway shoulder that width is the difference between finishing a shift and not — it is the machine's central design decision, and the reason it is specified for open ground rather than aisles.

What kind of debris can it pick up?

Gravel, cans, fallen leaves and similar litter. The combined sweeping and suction system handles bulky items and loose grit in the same action, rather than needing a separate pass for each.

Where is it best suited?

Large-format spaces: airports, docks, industrial estates, highways, townships and mega facilities, plus streets, residential communities and school campuses.

The common factor is open ground with room to run. Congested indoor sites are the Ross Street 1500E's territory.

How is the collected waste emptied?

Through a 240 litre hydraulic lifting garbage bin. The bin raises and discharges under its own power, so waste transfers directly into a skip or tipper without anyone shovelling it out.

Practically, that means longer runs between stops and no manual handling at the discharge point.

Is it electric?

Yes. The 2000E is an electric road sweeper built on a dedicated chassis with an integrated structure.

Battery specification and run time depend on the configuration supplied — our team can confirm the figures for the variant that suits your duty cycle.

How does it compare with the Ross Street 1500E?

They solve different problems. The 1500E is purpose-built for controlled industrial environments — a fully enclosed operator cabin, advanced dust filtration and a compact turning radius for cement plants, coal facilities, warehouses and heavy manufacturing.

The 2000E trades that access for throughput. If the site is open and the priority is covering ground, the 2000E cleans more of it per shift.

How do I arrange a demo or a site assessment?

Use the Book a Demo button to enquire. Rossari Professional can assess the site before purchase, advise on the right machine across the Street Series, and cover operator training, service and spares at handover.

ROSS STREET

ELLIPSE – Compact Street Sweeping Solution

Compact, agile and built for cleaner public spaces

ROSS STREET ELLIPSE is a compact street sweeper designed to make outdoor and public-area cleaning more efficient. Highly manoeuvrable and agile in small spaces, it delivers effective sweeping and suction performance while remaining easy to operate and maintain. Its compact design and low-noise operation make it well suited to urban environments and public spaces.

Why Choose ROSS STREET ELLIPSE?

Exceptional manoeuvrability

Compact and agile, ROSS STREET ELLIPSE is designed to move efficiently through narrow streets, pathways and other areas where larger sweeping equipment may struggle.

Efficient outdoor cleaning

The sweeping and suction system helps remove dust and debris efficiently across a variety of outdoor surfaces and public spaces.

Compact & low-noise operation

Small in size and designed for quieter operation, the machine is well suited to environments where public comfort and accessibility matter.

Product specifications

Specification

Ross Ellipse E

Ross Ellipse S

Product type

Ellipse EElectric street sweeper

Ellipse SPetrol street sweeper

Hourly efficiency

Ellipse EUp to 7,500 m²/h

Ellipse SUp to 5,000 m²/h

Main brush sweeping width

Ellipse E600 mm

Ellipse S600 mm

With 1 side brush

Ellipse E970 mm

Ellipse S970 mm

With 2 side brushes

Ellipse E1,250 mm

Ellipse S1,250 mm

Hopper capacity

Ellipse E100 L

Ellipse S100 L

Maximum speed

Ellipse E5.9 km/h

Ellipse S5.9 km/h

Climbing ability

Ellipse E20%

Ellipse S20%

Water tank

Ellipse E15 L

Ellipse S15 L

Extra water tank

Ellipse E22 L

Ellipse S22 L

Power source

Ellipse E24 V AGM / lithium-ion

Ellipse SHonda 5.5 hp petrol

Specifications as listed in the Rossari Professional equipment brochure. Configurations may vary by order.

Engineered for urban cleaning

Smart street sweeping, made simple

ROSS STREET ELLIPSE combines compact dimensions, effective sweeping and suction performance, and easy operation to address the challenges of maintaining busy public and outdoor spaces. Designed to work efficiently in areas where accessibility and manoeuvrability are essential, it provides a practical solution for modern street and facility cleaning.

High-capacity collection

With a 100-litre hopper, the machine is designed to collect significant volumes of dust and debris during regular sweeping operations.

Flexible sweeping coverage

The sweeping system provides a 600 mm main brush width, extending up to 1,250 mm with two side brushes for wider cleaning coverage.

Dust control support

An integrated water tank and nozzle system support dust-control requirements during outdoor sweeping operations.

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What types of areas can ROSS STREET ELLIPSE clean?

ROSS STREET ELLIPSE is designed for public and outdoor spaces, including historical centres, cycle paths, parks and public gardens. Rossari also states that it can work efficiently on grass.

Is ROSS STREET ELLIPSE easy to manoeuvre?

Yes. Its compact design is specifically positioned around manoeuvrability and agility, including operation in smaller spaces.

What is the maximum sweeping width?

The sweeping range can extend up to 1,250 mm with two side brushes, according to Rossari's equipment brochure. The main brush alone sweeps 600 mm, and 970 mm with a single side brush.

How much waste can the machine collect?

Both ROSS ELLIPSE variants listed in the Rossari brochure have a 100-litre hopper capacity.

Is there an electric version available?

Yes. The brochure lists ROSS ELLIPSE E as the electric version, powered by a 24 V AGM or lithium-ion system, while ROSS ELLIPSE S is listed with a Honda 5.5 hp petrol engine.

The electric variant is also the higher-output machine on paper, rated up to 7,500 m²/h against 5,000 m²/h for the petrol version.

Can it be used on grass?

Yes. Rossari specifically describes ROSS STREET ELLIPSE as being efficient on grass in addition to urban and public spaces.

How can I request a demo?

Use the Book a Demo button to enquire about ROSS STREET ELLIPSE and discuss the most suitable configuration for your cleaning requirements.

ROSSARI PROFESSIONAL

Ross Street 1500E — Ride-On Floor Sweeper

Industrial strength, compact control — enclosed-cabin sweeping for demanding controlled environments.

The Ross Street 1500E from Rossari Professional's Street Series is a ride-on floor sweeper built around a fully enclosed operator cabin, making it suited to harsh working environments — cold climates, flying sand and heavy airborne dust. An advanced dust filtration system, steel-formed chassis, intelligent safety controls and a compact turning radius allow it to operate safely and efficiently where conventional sweepers struggle. It is particularly well suited to coal mines, flour mills, cement plants, ceramic factories and furniture manufacturing.

Why Choose the Ross Street 1500E?

Fully enclosed operator cabin

Seals the operator away from airborne dust, grit and weather, so long shifts stay workable in environments that would otherwise force frequent breaks.

Advanced dust filtration

Captures fine particulate at the point of sweeping rather than redistributing it, which is what separates a sweeper from a dust spreader in cement and coal environments.

Compact turning radius

Works around plant, racking and stored material without repeated shunting, so aisles and bays get cleaned in a single pass rather than being skipped.

Steel-formed chassis

A rigid steel frame absorbs the vibration and impact loading of rough industrial floors, which is what protects the machine's service life in continuous heavy use.

Product specifications

Product name

Ross Street 1500E

Machine type

Ride-on floor sweeper, enclosed cabin

Operator cabin

Fully enclosed

Chassis

Steel-formed

Application areas

Coal mines
Flour mills
Cement plants
Ceramic factories
Furniture factories
Warehouses

Engineered for harsh environments

Control, safety and manoeuvrability in one compact platform

Sweeping in a cement plant or a coal facility is a different problem from sweeping a warehouse aisle. Abrasive dust shortens component life, poor visibility raises risk, and stored material leaves little room to turn. The Ross Street 1500E addresses all three at once — the operator is protected, the machine is aware of its surroundings, and its footprint stays small enough to work the spaces that actually need cleaning.

Intelligent safety controls

Operating around plant, vehicles and personnel means the machine has to be predictable. Built-in safety controls reduce the margin for operator error during routine work.

Ergonomic operator controls

Controls are laid out for sustained use rather than occasional use. Lower operator fatigue over a shift translates directly into more consistent coverage.

High manoeuvrability

A compact turning radius on a ride-on platform lets a single operator cover both open floor and constrained corners without switching to a walk-behind machine.

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Why does an enclosed cabin matter on a sweeper?

In a cement plant, coal facility or flour mill, the airborne load is the working condition, not an occasional event. An open-platform sweeper puts the operator directly in it for the length of a shift.

A sealed cabin separates the operator from that environment, which matters for two reasons: it protects long-term respiratory health, and it removes the practical reason shifts get cut short or areas get skipped.

Can it be used indoors and outdoors?

Yes. The 1500E is built for industrial floor sweeping across both — plant floors, warehouse aisles, loading yards and site peripheries.

Where it earns its place is the transition between the two: one machine and one operator can cover internal and external areas without swapping equipment mid-shift.

How does it handle very fine dust — cement, flour, ceramic?

Fine particulate is the hardest case for any sweeper, because a machine that agitates it without capturing it simply moves the problem into the air. The 1500E uses an advanced dust filtration system designed to retain fines rather than release them behind the machine.

Filter maintenance intervals depend on the site's dust load. In heavy-dust facilities, expect filter servicing to be a scheduled task rather than an occasional one — our team can advise on a schedule for your conditions.

Will it fit our aisles and working bays?

The 1500E is the compact machine in the Street Series, built around a small turning radius specifically so a ride-on platform can work spaces that would otherwise need a walk-behind.

Exact clearance depends on your rack spacing and stored material. Share a site layout and we can confirm fit before you commit — or recommend the Ross Street 2000E instead if the site is large-format and open.

How does it compare with the Ross Street 2000E?

They solve different problems. The 2000E has a 2200 mm cleaning width and is engineered for large-format open space — airports, docks, highways, townships and mega facilities, where covering ground quickly is the priority.

The 1500E trades that width for access. If the site is congested, dusty and enclosed, the compact machine cleans more of it.

What training does an operator need?

Controls are laid out for sustained daily use, so an experienced housekeeping or plant operator takes it up quickly. Rossari Professional provides operator training as part of deployment, covering safe operation, daily checks and hopper and filter routines.

What about service, spares and support in India?

Rossari Professional is a fully owned subsidiary of Rossari Biotech Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, with a nationwide network across industrial, hospitality, healthcare and facility management sectors.

Support covers site assessment before purchase, operator training at handover, and ongoing service and spares. Use the enquiry form to arrange a demonstration at your facility.

DIVERSEY

Washroom Hygiene – Tork & Soft Care

Redefining hygiene through smart innovation

Washroom hygiene only works when the dispenser, the paper and the chemistry are considered together. Diversey brings its professional cleaning and disinfection systems alongside Tork — Essity’s smart dispensing, wiper and paper towel range — and Soft Care, its own skin and hand hygiene line. Deployed together they cover the washroom end to end, from surface cleaning through to the hand wash and the towel that follows it.

Why Choose the Tork & Soft Care Range?

End-to-end washroom coverage

Surface cleaning, hand hygiene, dispensing and paper handled as one system rather than four separate purchases that have to be made to work together on site.

Formulated around skin, not just cleaning

Soft Care covers alcohol rubs with added moisturisers, perfume-free antimicrobial washes and general-purpose soaps — because hands washed dozens of times a shift need different chemistry from a surface.

Smart, sustainable dispensing

Tork dispensing systems control consumption per use, which reduces waste and refill labour while keeping units stocked through peak footfall.

Product specifications

Range

Diversey washroom hygiene — Diversey systems, Tork dispensing and Soft Care skin care

Diversey

Global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene technologies, serving hospitality, healthcare and food service

Tork (by Essity)

Partner brand for smart washroom dispensing systems, industrial wipers, paper towels and napkins

Soft Care

Diversey’s dedicated skin care sub-brand, covering professional hand washes, alcohol rubs and shower gels

Soft Care Des E / Des E Extra

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers for waterless skin disinfection, with added moisturisers

Soft Care Plus H41

Antimicrobial, perfume-free hand wash suited to food service and healthcare environments

Soft Care Enhance / Star

General-purpose scented liquid hand soaps for frequent use in public buildings and offices

Dispensing systems

Portable wiping systems and roll dispensers combining Tork paper products with Diversey cleaning and disinfecting liquids

Facility hygiene

Jointly deployed to manage end-to-end surface cleaning and personal hand hygiene across commercial spaces

Application areas

Commercial restrooms, employee handwash stations, hospitality guest bathrooms, healthcare facilities, food service and public buildings

Three brands, one washroom

How Diversey, Tork and Soft Care work together

A washroom fails on the weakest link. Spotless surfaces mean little if the soap dries out hands until staff stop washing them, and the best hand wash in the world is wasted if the dispenser is empty by mid-afternoon. Pairing Diversey’s cleaning systems with Tork dispensing and Soft Care skin care closes that gap — each brand covering the part of the chain it is strongest at.

Diversey — cleaning & disinfection

Commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene technologies for hospitality, healthcare and food service — the surface and system layer of the washroom.

Tork — smart dispensing

Washroom dispensing systems, industrial wipers, paper towels and napkins from Essity, controlling consumption per use and cutting refill labour.

Soft Care — skin & hand hygiene

Professional hand washes, alcohol rubs and shower gels, formulated so repeated daily use protects skin rather than stripping it.

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Which Soft Care product suits which environment?

Des E / Des E Extra are alcohol-based rubs for waterless disinfection, with moisturisers added because alcohol otherwise dries skin fast. Plus H41 is antimicrobial and perfume-free, which is what makes it appropriate for food service and healthcare. Enhance and Star are scented general-purpose soaps for public buildings and offices.

The perfume-free point matters more than it sounds: fragrance is a contamination risk near food and an irritant risk in clinical settings.

Why pair Tork with Diversey rather than buying separately?

Because the dispenser and the liquid are one system, not two purchases. Portable wiping systems and roll dispensers are designed to combine Tork paper products with Diversey cleaning and disinfecting liquids in a single unit.

Bought separately you tend to end up with dispensers that do not fit the refills, or refills nobody reorders because they sit outside the main hygiene contract.

Is a hand rub a substitute for washing hands?

No. Alcohol rubs are for waterless disinfection between washes — useful where a basin is not to hand or where speed matters between tasks.

Where hands are visibly soiled, or after food handling, a hand wash is still required. Most sites run both: dispensers at the basin and rubs at entry points and workstations.

Will frequent hand washing damage staff hands?

That is the specific problem the Soft Care range is built around. The line spans washes, rubs and shower gels formulated for repeated professional use, with moisturisers included in the alcohol products.

It matters operationally as well as personally: when soap is harsh, compliance drops, and hand hygiene protocols only work if people actually follow them through a full shift.

How does smart dispensing reduce cost?

Controlled dispensing limits how much product leaves the unit per use, which cuts both consumption and the waste that comes from over-dispensing.

The second saving is labour. Fewer refill visits per week across a large site adds up quickly, and units are far less likely to run dry during peak footfall.

Can this be deployed across a whole facility, not just washrooms?

Yes. Diversey and Tork are jointly deployed in commercial spaces to manage end-to-end surface cleaning and personal hand hygiene, so the same system extends to kitchens, wards, production areas and back-of-house.

Industrial wipers and paper towels sit alongside the washroom range for exactly that reason.

How do I get a site survey or pricing?

Dispenser count, refill frequency and the right Soft Care variant all depend on footfall and the type of site, so a walkthrough gives a far more useful answer than a price list.

Use the Book a Demo button above and the Diversey team can survey your washrooms, recommend dispensing and skin care to match, and advise on refill scheduling.

DIVERSEY

Professional Cleaning – CREW, Sumabrite & Soft Care

Professional cleaning across every space

Diversey’s Professional Cleaning portfolio divides industrial-strength performance into three dedicated tiers, so every zone of a facility is covered by a formulation built for it: CREW for housekeeping and facility care, Sumabrite for commercial kitchen care, and Soft Care for personal hygiene and skin protection. One portfolio, one supplier, and a consistent standard from the lobby through to the kitchen and the washroom.

Why Choose the Diversey Professional Cleaning Range?

Three tiers, one portfolio

Housekeeping, kitchen and personal care are handled by formulations built for each, rather than one general-purpose product stretched across jobs it was not designed for.

Concentrates that lower cost in use

Multi-purpose concentrates such as the Sumabrite 4-in-1 All Rounder cover several tasks from one pack, cutting both cost per litre and the number of SKUs a store room has to carry.

Industrial strength, professional grade

Built for commercial duty cycles — heavy grease, high-touch surfaces and repeated daily use — with material compatibility considered for stainless steel and aluminium.

Product specifications

Portfolio

Diversey Professional Cleaning — CREW, Sumabrite and Soft Care

CREW — purpose

General surface cleaning, floor maintenance and washroom hygiene

CREW — key formulations

All-purpose neutral cleaners, high-gloss marble polishes, furniture maintainers, stainless steel cleaners and toilet bowl disinfectants

CREW — where it is used

Lobbies, guest rooms and high-touch commercial surfaces

Sumabrite — purpose

Cutting through heavy grease, food soils and stubborn carbon deposits in food preparation zones

Sumabrite — key formulations

All Rounder concentrate 4-in-1
Also: heavy-duty degreasers, grill and oven cleaners

Sumabrite — where it is used

Restaurant kitchens and catering facilities; safe on stainless steel and aluminium

Soft Care — purpose

Safe, skin-friendly personal hygiene for staff and guests

Soft Care — key formulations

Mild liquid hand washes, nourishing skin cleansers and hygienic body care products

Soft Care — where it is used

Commercial restrooms, employee handwash stations and hospitality guest bathrooms

Application areas

Hospitality, food service and catering, healthcare, retail, offices, education and facility management contracts

The range, tier by tier

Three tiers, built for three different jobs

Most facilities buy general-purpose cleaner and then discover it is wrong for half the building — too harsh for hands, too mild for a fryer hood. Diversey splits the portfolio along the lines the work actually divides on, so a housekeeping trolley, a kitchen store and a washroom dispenser each carry the chemistry suited to them.

CREW — housekeeping & facility care

Neutral all-purpose cleaners, marble polishes, furniture maintainers, stainless steel cleaners and toilet bowl disinfectants for lobbies, guest rooms and high-touch surfaces.

Sumabrite — kitchen & food service care

Engineered for heavy grease, food soils and carbon deposits, including 4-in-1 concentrates that handle dishwashing, degreasing and floor or slab washing from one pack.

Soft Care — personal care & hygiene

Mild hand washes, nourishing skin cleansers and body care for restrooms, employee handwash stations and guest bathrooms — built around skin protection.

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Which tier do I need for which part of my building?

The split follows the work: CREW for housekeeping and facility care — lobbies, guest rooms, floors, washroom surfaces and high-touch points. Sumabrite for anything behind the kitchen door. Soft Care for hands and skin.

In practice a hotel will carry all three; a standalone office may only need CREW and Soft Care.

Can I use one product across the whole site instead?

You can, but it usually costs more than it saves. A neutral all-purpose cleaner will not shift carbon deposits off a grill, and a kitchen degreaser is far too aggressive for repeated hand contact or a polished marble lobby floor.

The tiered approach exists because using the wrong chemistry either fails the job or damages the surface — and both end up more expensive than stocking the right product.

What does the Sumabrite All Rounder actually replace?

It is a 4-in-1 concentrate covering dishwashing, degreasing and floor or slab washing from a single pack. For a small kitchen that can mean one SKU in the store room instead of three or four.

It is formulated to be safe on stainless steel and aluminium, which is what makes it usable across both equipment and surfaces in the same area.

Are these safe on stainless steel and aluminium?

The Sumabrite range is tailored for restaurant kitchens and catering facilities, where stainless steel and aluminium are the dominant surfaces, and material compatibility is built into the formulations.

As with any professional chemical, follow the dilution stated on the pack and test on an inconspicuous area when introducing a product to an unfamiliar surface.

Is Soft Care suitable for staff washing hands many times a shift?

Yes — that is what it is designed for. The focus is skin-friendly personal hygiene rather than maximum cleaning strength, which matters when the same hands are washed dozens of times across a shift.

The range covers mild liquid hand washes, nourishing skin cleansers and hygienic body care, placed at commercial restrooms, employee handwash stations and guest bathrooms.

Do these come as concentrates or ready to use?

Much of the range is supplied as concentrate, which is where the cost saving sits: you pay for chemistry rather than water and freight, and dilute on site to the task.

Because concentrates only deliver that saving when dosed correctly, it is worth agreeing dilution ratios and training housekeeping staff at the point of switching over.

How do I get pricing, samples or a site recommendation?

The right answer depends on your surface mix, kitchen load and washroom footfall, so a walkthrough is more useful than a quote against a list.

Use the Book a Demo button above and the Diversey team can review your zones, recommend the tiers and formats that fit, and advise on dilution and staff training.

DIVERSEY TASKI

TASKI Phantas – Compact Autonomous Robot

Unlock the potential of automated cleaning — designed for smaller spaces

The TASKI Phantas is a compact multi-application robot that scrubs, vacuums and sweeps in a single machine, bringing automation to the smaller, more congested spaces larger robots cannot work in. With a 33 cm working width, 4.5+ hours of battery life and automated return to its charging station, it holds a consistent cleaning standard in restaurants, offices, retail units and healthcare areas where finding dedicated staff for 500–1,000 m² a day is increasingly difficult.

Why Choose the TASKI Phantas?

Three machines in one

Scrubbing, vacuuming and sweeping from a single unit — one robot covers jobs that would otherwise need separate equipment and separate passes.

Built for smaller spaces

At 54 × 44 cm with a 33 cm working width, it automates cleaning in restaurants, offices and retail units where a full-size robot simply will not fit.

4.5+ hours, then self-charges

A 40 Ah lithium-ion pack runs over four and a half hours and recharges in two, returning to its station automatically so cleaning continues without supervision.

Product specifications

Product name

TASKI Phantas

Type

Compact multi-application cleaning robot — scrubbing, vacuuming and sweeping

Dimensions (L × W × H)

54 × 44 × 62 cm (21.3 × 17.3 × 24.4 in)

Weight

48 kg (106 lb)

Working width

33 cm (13 in)

Productivity

Maximum 700 m²/hr
Realistic, in service 200–400 m²/hr

Tank capacity

11 litres (2.9 gal)

Brush / suction power

1.5 m³ per minute

Battery

Capacity 40 Ah lithium-ion
Runtime 4.5 hours
Charging time 2 hours

Navigation system

LiDAR, 3D depth cameras, RGB camera, anti-drop and anti-collision sensors, with AI-powered obstacle avoidance

Mapping

Simple set-up with real-time auto-cover on a tablet PC

Connectivity & data

SIM card connection with online fleet and machine management. Data is held mostly on-device; cleaning performance and map coverage are sent to the cloud

Automated charging

Yes — automated return to charging point

Available SKUs

TASKI GS Phantas 1.2 9293373
TASKI GS Charging Station Phantas 9293374

Application areas

Restaurants and food service, offices, retail units, healthcare and long-term care, education and facility management contracts

Intelligent solutions

TASKI intelligent technology, built in

The Phantas runs on the same intelligent systems as the rest of the TASKI range — lithium-ion power, an intuitive touchscreen and HEPA filtration — combined with a navigation stack built around LiDAR, depth cameras and AI obstacle avoidance. Together they are what let an unsupervised machine work safely in occupied, congested spaces rather than only in empty ones.

IntelliPower

Lithium-ion batteries deliver consistent power across the full run and recharge fast enough to keep the machine in rotation.

IntelliTouch

An intuitive multifunctional touchscreen for mapping routes, scheduling runs and reading results without specialist training.

HEPA filtration

Captures fine particulate during operation, supporting improved indoor air quality alongside the floor result.

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Questions about the TASKI Phantas

How much area will it realistically cover?

Maximum productivity is 700 m² per hour, but the realistic figure in service is 200–400 m² per hour. The gap is normal for a compact robot: the maximum assumes clear, open floor, while real restaurants and offices have furniture, footfall and turns.

Plan around the realistic range. With 4.5 hours of runtime the machine comfortably covers the 500–1,000 m² daily areas it is designed for.

Does it really scrub, vacuum and sweep?

Yes — all three, from one unit. That is the main reason to choose the Phantas over a single-function robot: one machine and one schedule instead of separate equipment and separate passes.

Working width is 33 cm and the tank holds 11 litres, which is sized to complete a typical small-site run on a single fill.

Will it fit our space?

The machine is 54 cm long, 44 cm wide and 62 cm high, weighing 48 kg. It was designed specifically for the smaller, more congested spaces that full-size robotic scrubbers cannot work in.

If your site has narrow aisles or tight furniture layouts, that footprint is the deciding factor — a site walkthrough will confirm it quickly.

How does it navigate around people and furniture?

The navigation stack combines LiDAR, 3D depth cameras, an RGB camera, anti-drop and anti-collision sensors, with AI-powered obstacle avoidance on top.

That combination is what allows it to work in occupied spaces during opening hours rather than only in an empty building after close.

How is it set up and mapped?

Set-up is done on a tablet PC with real-time auto-cover, so the map builds as the machine moves rather than requiring a manual survey.

From there it connects over a SIM card for online fleet and machine management, including runtime and area-coverage analysis. Most data stays on-device; cleaning performance and map coverage are sent to the cloud.

What problem does it actually solve for us?

Labour scarcity, mostly. It is genuinely difficult to recruit cleaning staff for just 500–1,000 m² a day, and the sector sees around 61% annual turnover, with a majority of building service contractors reporting difficulty finding personnel.

The intent is cobotic rather than replacement: the robot handles the repetitive floor work and frees your team for tasks that need judgement. The by-products are consistent cleaning quality and a better total cost of cleaning.

What is supplied, and how do I arrange a demonstration?

The system comprises the TASKI GS Phantas 1.2 (9293373) and the TASKI GS Charging Station Phantas (9293374).

Because realistic throughput depends so heavily on your layout, a site demonstration is the fastest way to get a dependable number. Use the Book a Demo button above and the team will arrange a walkthrough.

DIVERSEY TASKI

ECOBOT 50 Pro – Autonomous Cleaning Robot

Unlock the potential of the automated scrubber drier

The TASKI ECOBOT 50 Pro is a state-of-the-art autonomous cleaning robot that scrubs and dries hard floors at up to 1,800 m² per hour without an operator at the controls. A full sensor array handles navigation and on-site safety, while the work and docking station gives the machine true autonomy — so floor cleaning can run around the clock and your team can be redeployed to higher-value work.

Why Choose the ECOBOT 50 Pro?

Up to 1,800 m² per hour

Scrubs and dries hard floors autonomously at commercial pace, cutting the labour cost of routine floor care and freeing staff for higher-priority tasks.

Sensor array for safe navigation

A sophisticated sensor array manages obstacle detection and route-finding, keeping operators, guests and the public safe while the machine is working.

Full autonomy, round the clock

The work and docking station handles charging and servicing between runs, so cleaning can take place 24/7 rather than only within a staffed window.

Product specifications

Product name

TASKI ECOBOT 50 Pro

Type

Autonomous scrubber drier (cleaning robot)

Cleaning productivity

Scrub and dry, hard floors Up to 1,800 m² per hour

Navigation

Full sensor array for autonomous route-finding, obstacle detection and on-site safety

Power

IntelliPower lithium-ion battery system (B Li-Ion)

Autonomy

Enabled by the TASKI work and docking station for unattended charging between runs

Sustainability

Water recycling to reduce consumption per cleaning cycle

Available SKUs

TASKI GS Ecobot 50 v4.1 7525455
TASKI GS Workstation 50 7525334
TASKI GS Charging Station 40/50 7525335

Application areas

Large hard-floor environments in retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, transport hubs, manufacturing and facility management

Intelligent solutions

TASKI intelligent technology, built in

The ECOBOT 50 Pro is built on the same intelligent systems that run across the TASKI machine range — lithium-ion power, an intuitive touchscreen interface and HEPA filtration. Together they are what make an unattended machine practical to own: predictable runtime, a control layer any supervisor can pick up, and cleaner air in the spaces it works in.

IntelliPower

Lithium-ion batteries deliver consistent power across the full run and recharge fast enough to keep the machine in rotation.

IntelliTouch

An intuitive multifunctional touchscreen for mapping routes, scheduling runs and reading results without specialist training.

HEPA filtration

Captures fine particulate during operation, supporting improved indoor air quality alongside the floor result.

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Professional Cleaning

Chemicals CREW · Sumabrite

Washroom Hygiene

Dispensing Tork · SoftCare

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Questions about the ECOBOT 50 Pro

How much floor can it actually cover in a shift?

The ECOBOT 50 Pro scrubs and dries hard floors at up to 1,800 m² per hour. Actual throughput depends on layout — open concourse runs closer to the ceiling figure, while congested retail aisles and frequent obstacles bring it down.

Because it runs unattended, the more useful number is usually total area cleaned per day rather than per hour: the machine keeps working through periods when staffing a manual scrubber would not be practical.

Does it need an operator, or a trained supervisor?

No operator walks with the machine. It navigates autonomously once its route is mapped, which is what converts floor cleaning from a staffed task into a scheduled one.

A supervisor still sets routes, schedules runs and reviews results — but through the IntelliTouch touchscreen, which is designed to be picked up without specialist training.

Is it safe to run around staff and the public?

Yes. TASKI robots were among the machines that defined robotic safety standards in this category, and the ECOBOT carries a sophisticated sensor array for exactly this reason.

The array manages obstacle detection and navigation so the machine works safely alongside operators, guests and the public rather than needing the area cleared first.

What does the docking station do?

The work and docking station is what makes the machine genuinely autonomous. It handles charging between runs, so the ECOBOT can return, recharge and resume without anyone intervening.

That is the difference between a robot that needs to be plugged in at the end of every cycle and one that can hold a 24/7 cleaning schedule.

How does it improve the total cost of cleaning?

The saving comes from redeploying labour rather than removing it. Automating routine floor care frees your team for higher-priority, higher-value tasks, which is where the return usually shows up first.

Water recycling reduces consumption per cycle, and running outside peak hours means cleaning no longer competes with trading or visiting hours for floor access.

Which environments is it suited to?

Large hard-floor environments — retail, healthcare, hospitality, education, transport hubs, manufacturing and facility management contracts.

It suits sites with either a strong innovation agenda or genuine labour constraints. In both cases the machine is doing the same job; the reason for buying it differs.

What is supplied, and how do I arrange a demonstration?

The system is supplied as the TASKI GS Ecobot 50 v4.1 (7525455), with the TASKI GS Workstation 50 (7525334) and TASKI GS Charging Station 40/50 (7525335) completing the autonomous set-up.

Because throughput depends heavily on your floor plan, a site demonstration is the fastest way to get a realistic figure. Use the Book a Demo button above and the team will arrange a walkthrough.

EMPERIA 1900

Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner – 5 Litres

Advanced floor disinfectant and cleaner for everyday surface care

EMPERIA 1900 Vol. 7 is a professional-grade floor cleaner formulated with Smart Micellar Technology to deliver superior cleaning, sanitisation and surface protection across high-traffic environments. Designed to break down dirt, grime and stubborn stains effectively, its advanced techno-enabled surfactants ensure easy soil removal while maintaining hygienic cleanliness on tiles, granite and marble.

Why Choose Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner?

Surface Shine Preservation

Gentle cleaning action preserves floor shine and extends surface life, so high-traffic areas keep their finish rather than dulling over repeated cycles.

Fresh & Pleasant Fragrance

Neutralises odours and leaves a clean, pleasant fragrance behind after every round — noticeable in lobbies, corridors and washroom approaches.

Daily Professional Use

Built for hospitality, healthcare, institutional, commercial and industrial facilities, delivering results at low dosage for cost-effective daily housekeeping.

Product specifications

Product name

Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner

Appearance

Yellow liquid

pH level

5.9

Pack size

5 litres

Dilution

Normal soiling 10 mL per 1 L water
Heavy soiling 25 mL per 1 L water

Recommended surfaces

All types of floors including tiles, granite and marble

The science behind clean

Smart Micellar Technology™ explained

EMPERIA 1900 Vol. 7 combines advanced surfactant technology with supreme germ control to deliver superior cleaning efficiency and hygienic protection. These techno-enabled surfactants penetrate dirt, grime and stains, loosening soils for effortless removal while preserving surface integrity underneath.

Superior cleaning power

An advanced surfactant blend removes stubborn dirt and grime effectively, in a single pass.

Surface protection technology

The non-damaging formulation helps maintain floor durability and appearance over time.

Hygienic performance

Supports healthier environments through enhanced disinfection action in high-footfall areas.

Hygiene in action

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Floor care 5 L

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Surface care 5 L

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Kitchen care 5 L

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Kitchen care 5 L

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Questions about Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner

Which floor types is Vol. 7 safe on?

It is formulated for all types of floors, including tiles, granite and marble — which covers most of the hard flooring in a hotel, hospital, campus or commercial building.

At a pH of 5.9 it sits close to neutral rather than strongly alkaline, which is the range that would otherwise etch polished stone over repeated cleaning.

How much should be diluted per litre of water?

For normal soiling, use 10 mL per 1 litre of water. For heavy soiling — entrance lobbies, monsoon footfall, back-of-house, end-of-day deep cleaning — increase to 25 mL per 1 litre.

Because it is a concentrate, dosing accurately is where the cost saving comes from: over-dosing raises consumption and can leave residue, while under-dosing means more passes for the same result.

Does it actually disinfect, or only clean?

Vol. 7 pairs its surfactant system with germ control, so a single pass cleans and supports sanitisation together rather than needing a separate disinfection round.

That is the main reason it suits high-footfall areas, where the cleaning window is short and a two-step process is not practical.

Will repeated use dull the floor over time?

No. The non-damaging formulation is designed to maintain floor durability and appearance, preserving shine and extending surface life through gentle cleaning action.

Soils are loosened and lifted rather than scoured off, which is what protects the finish across daily cycles.

How long does the fragrance last?

The formulation neutralises odours rather than masking them, then leaves a fresh, pleasant fragrance behind. In practice that means the space reads as clean to anyone walking in, not just clean to look at.

Ventilation and footfall affect how long it holds, so entrance and washroom approaches are usually scheduled more frequently than back-of-house.

Can it be used with scrubber-driers and auto-scrubbers?

Yes — it is built for daily professional use across mopping, mechanised floor cleaning and routine housekeeping programmes.

Dose to the machine tank at the same ratios, and rinse the tank at the end of the shift as you would with any concentrate. Our team can advise on the right dosing for your equipment.

What pack sizes are available, and how do I order?

Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner is supplied in 5 litre packs. EMPERIA 1900 distributes across 20+ cities through 500+ channel partners, and the team can advise on volumes, trials and housekeeping staff training for your site.

EMPERIA 1900

Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner – 5 Litres

Quick-soil removal action for all hard surfaces

EMPERIA 1900 Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner is a cutting-edge cleaning solution powered by Smart Micellar Technology, specially developed for efficient, gentle and streak-free maintenance across premium hard surfaces. It is built for professional housekeeping and routine institutional cleaning, lifting embedded dirt, grease and grime from granite, Italian marble, tiles and sinks without dulling the finish underneath.

Why Choose Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner?

Precision Cleaning Performance

An advanced surfactant blend targets embedded soil, grease and residue, clearing it quickly across every hard surface in the building.

Surface Shine Protection

Cleans without leaving streaks or build-up, so high-visibility floors and counters keep their finish through repeated daily cycles.

Non-Abrasive Composition

Gentle on premium finishes — it maintains surface integrity and the longevity of granite, marble and tiled areas rather than scouring them.

Product specifications

Product name

Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner

Appearance

Dark green liquid

pH level

6.00 – 7.00

Pack size

5 litres

Dilution

Normal soiling 10 mL per 1 L water
Heavy soiling 25 mL per 1 L water

Recommended surfaces

All hard surfaces including granite floors, Italian marble, tiles and sinks

The science behind clean

Smart Micellar Technology™ explained

EMPERIA 1900 Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner is powered by Smart Micellar Technology, which breaks down and lifts embedded dirt, grease, grime and residues without leaving streaks or build-up. That makes it well suited to maintaining high-visibility surfaces in premium commercial spaces, where the finish is as important as the clean.

Superior cleaning power

An advanced surfactant blend removes stubborn dirt and grime effectively, in a single pass.

Surface protection technology

The non-damaging formulation helps maintain floor durability and appearance over time.

Hygienic performance

Delivers a visibly cleaner, fresher and safer environment across daily housekeeping rounds.

Hygiene in action

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Surface care 5 L

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Questions about Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner

Which surfaces is Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner recommended for?

It is formulated for all hard surfaces — granite floors, Italian marble, tiles and sinks — which covers most of the washable area in a hotel, office building or institutional facility.

For soft flooring, or where a dedicated floor programme is in place, Vol. 7 Floor Cleaner is the better fit.

How much should be diluted per litre of water?

For normal soiling, use 10 mL per 1 litre of water. For heavy soiling — entrance areas, back-of-house, end-of-day deep cleaning — increase to 25 mL per 1 litre.

Because it is a concentrate, dosing accurately matters: over-dosing raises consumption and increases the chance of residue, while under-dosing means more passes to reach the same result.

Will it damage marble, granite or other premium finishes?

No. The composition is non-abrasive and non-damaging, which is exactly what protects surface integrity on polished stone and preserves the longevity of premium finishes over repeated cleaning cycles.

At a pH of 6.00 to 7.00 it sits close to neutral rather than strongly acidic or alkaline — the range that would otherwise etch stone.

Does it leave streaks or residue on polished floors?

No. Smart Micellar Technology lifts embedded dirt, grease and grime away from the surface rather than smearing it, so the finish dries clean without streaking or build-up.

That matters most on high-visibility areas — lobbies, corridors, showroom floors — where residue shows up under lighting long before dirt does.

Is it suitable for daily housekeeping use?

Yes. It is built for efficient daily maintenance and routine institutional housekeeping programmes, including routine bathroom cleaning.

Gloves are recommended for extended contact, and the concentrate should not be handled undiluted.

What is Smart Micellar Technology, in practical terms?

Micelles surround soil particles at a microscopic level and lift them off the surface so they rinse away instead of being pushed around. In day-to-day terms it means quick-soil removal — less scrubbing, fewer passes and a cleaner result in the same time.

What pack sizes are available, and how do I order?

Vol. 2 Hard Surface Cleaner is supplied in 5 litre packs. EMPERIA 1900 distributes across 20+ cities through 500+ channel partners, and the team can advise on volumes, trials and housekeeping staff training for your site.

EMPERIA 1900

K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner — 5 Litres

Versatile concentrated cleaner for kitchenware, glass, and washable surfaces

EMPERIA 1900 K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner is a high-efficiency concentrated hygiene solution designed for diverse operational cleaning. Formulated to handle grease, soil, and grime across multiple washable materials, it rinses effortlessly to leave surfaces streak-free, scratch-free, and thoroughly sanitized.

Why Choose K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner?

All-Surface Versatility:

— Safe and effective on glass, cutlery, crockery, kitchen equipment, and vehicle exteriors.

Scratch-Free Cleaning:

— Non-abrasive formula gently lifts tough soils without dulling or scratching delicate finishes.

Easy & Rapid Rinse:

— Low-residue formulation washes away quickly, cutting down rinse time and water consumption.

Product specifications

Product name

K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner Liquid

Appearance

Clear liquid concentrate

pH Level (1% solution)

6.5 – 7.5

Pack size

5 litres

Dilution

Light/Regular Cleaning: 10 mL per 1 L water
Heavy Duty / Degreasing: 30 mL – 50 mL per 1 L water

Application areas

Kitchens, utensils, glassware, washable surfaces, cutlery, crockery, and fleet/vehicle care

Versatile surface care

Multi-Purpose Cleaning Power for Professional Environments

Built with a balanced surfactant complex, K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner encapsulates oil, soil, and water-soluble grime on contact. It enables rapid rinse-off across high-traffic facilities without leaving film or residue behind.

Kitchen Ready:

— Powerful enough for utensils, cutlery, and kitchen surfaces while remaining gentle on equipment.

Glass & Vehicle Care:

— Versatile performance engineered for streak-free glass clarity and vehicle exterior maintenance.

Concentrated Formula:

— High dilution efficiency delivers maximum coverage with minimal product consumption.

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Kitchen care 5 L

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Questions about K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner

What surfaces can K-Pro Multi-Purpose Cleaner be used on?

It is suitable for all washable surfaces including glass, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, stainless steel equipment, countertops, and vehicle exteriors.

Does it scratch delicate cookware or glass?

No. The formula is non-abrasive and cleans thoroughly without leaving scratches, hazing, or streak residue.

What is the recommended dilution ratio?

For standard daily cleaning, mix 10 mL per 1 L of water. For heavy grease or tough soil buildup, increase the dosage to 30–50 mL per 1 L of water.

Is it easy to rinse off?

Yes, it is specifically engineered for fast rinsing, which reduces both labor time and total water usage during cleaning operations.

Can it be used in commercial food service areas?

Yes, it is designed for commercial kitchens, hotels, and food service environments. As with all cleaning agents, ensure food-contact surfaces are rinsed with potable water after washdown.

What does low-foam actually change day to day?

Less foam means less rinsing. In a busy wash-up that is the single biggest time cost, so cutting it shortens the cycle, reduces water consumption and moves crockery back to the floor faster.

What pack sizes are available, and how do I order?

K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid is supplied in 5 litre packs. EMPERIA 1900 distributes across 20+ cities through 500+ channel partners, and the team can advise on volumes, trials and housekeeping staff training for your site.

EMPERIA 1900

K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid – 5 Litres

Professional dishwashing solution for commercial kitchens

EMPERIA 1900 K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid Concentrate is a high-performance kitchen hygiene solution developed for commercial kitchens, food processing facilities and institutional food service operations. Powered by Smart Micellar Technology, it delivers powerful grease-cutting performance while supporting efficient cleaning, hygiene compliance and day-to-day operational efficiency.

Why Choose K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid?

Powerful Cleaning

Effectively removes food residues, grease and stubborn deposits from utensils, crockery and kitchenware.

Machine-Friendly Formula

Designed for use with commercial dishwashing systems while supporting efficient machine operation.

Efficient & Hygienic

The concentrated formulation supports consistent cleaning performance while helping maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene.

Product specifications

Product name

K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid

Appearance

Thick yellow liquid

pH (1% solution)

5.5 – 6.5

Pack size

5 litres

Dilution

Normal soiling 10 mL per 1 L water
Heavy soiling 50 mL per 1 L water

Application areas

Commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants and food processing units

The science behind clean

Smart Micellar Technology for advanced kitchen hygiene

EMPERIA 1900 K-Pro combines Smart Micellar Technology with specialised degreasing agents that surround, loosen and lift grease, oil and food soils at a microscopic level. The result is a cleaning mechanism that raises efficiency while cutting water consumption and labour effort.

Superior degreasing performance

Dissolves stubborn grease and oily residues quickly, even on heavily soiled cookware.

Efficient water usage

The low-foam formulation needs less rinsing, supporting more sustainable cleaning practice.

Food environment hygiene support

Helps keep food preparation areas cleaner and safer through every service cycle.

Hygiene in action

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K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid

Kitchen care 5 L

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Kitchen care 5 L

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Questions about K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid

Can K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid be used in a dishwashing machine?

K-Pro Dish Wash Liquid is formulated for manual dishwashing — sinks, three-compartment wash stations and pot wash. For automatic dishwashing machines, use K-Pro Machine Dish Wash, which is low-foaming, colourless and non-perfumed for machine cycles.

How much should be diluted per litre of water?

For normal soiling, use 10 mL per 1 litre of water. For heavy soiling — baked-on grease, pot wash, end-of-service cleaning — increase to 50 mL per 1 litre.

Because it is a concentrate, dosing accurately matters: over-dosing raises consumption without improving results, and under-dosing means more scrubbing.

Is it safe on hands during a full shift?

At 5.5 to 6.5 pH in a 1% solution, the working solution is close to skin-neutral rather than strongly alkaline, which is why it suits repeated daily use across a shift.

Gloves are still recommended for extended immersion, and the concentrate should not be handled undiluted.

Will it damage non-stick pans, glassware or cutlery?

No. The formula is non-abrasive, so it lifts grease without scouring the surface — which is what protects non-stick coatings, glassware clarity and cutlery finish over repeated washes.

It rinses away cleanly and is designed to leave utensils, cookware and crockery streak-free.

Is it suitable for food-contact surfaces and food processing units?

Yes. It is built for commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants and food processing units, and supports hygiene compliance on food-contact surfaces and equipment.

As with any cleaning chemical, rinse with potable water after washing before items return to service.

What does low-foam actually change day to day?

Less foam means less rinsing. In a busy wash-up that is the single biggest time cost, so cutting it shortens the cycle, reduces water consumption and moves crockery back to the floor faster.

What pack sizes are available, and how do I order?