MSN’s 2024 New Products Award Winners
Automation & Computer Solutions
JaniLearn™ Customized Jan/San Training Program
JaniLearn™ is an interactive, on-demand, customized Jan/San training program that enables users to “click-to-create” courses with their products, their equipment and their procedures. After choosing the selections, the system immediately creates engaging online training with 3D interactive animations. Employees access courses 24/7 on any device. Managers view individual employee progress & comprehension. JaniSim, a component of JaniLearn, places the learner into a gaming environment that simulates real world cleaning activities and scenarios.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Training employees has always been a challenge in the Jan/San industry. Now, JaniLearn makes it easy, effective and entertaining for the trainees. It is truly unique in the Jan/San industry as it enables true customization of training protocols specific to the facility and department while presenting it in a way that is engaging, entertaining and effective. Employees access courses at any time on any device. Managers can quickly change products, equipment or procedures in the training, as well as tracking employee progress. JaniLearn saves time, labor and costs while making training more thorough and efficient.
Industries this product is used in:
Jan/San
Carpet Care Equipment
Extend Your Cleaning Machine’s Run Time With Essential Li® US 24VGC2
The Essential Li® US 24VGC2 deep cycle lithium-ion battery is designed to help minimize downtime, providing exceptional reliability and long-lasting power for various cleaning applications. Its lightweight and compact design ensures ease of use, allowing cleaning professionals to work efficiently. Backed by an impressive 8-year warranty, this battery is built to last.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
The US 24VGC2 has a ~67 amp-hour capacity, and at a ~40A draw, it maintains ~67 Ah, resulting in a potential 30 percent increase in runtime and up to eight times the expected battery life, all with the benefits of zero maintenance and three times faster charging.
Industries this product is used in:
Anywhere a battery-powered floor cleaning machine, pallet jack, or scissor lift is used.
Advanced New Neptune Multi-Surface Commercial Extractor Delivers 70% Faster Cycle Time, Increased Operational Worksite Revenue
The Neptune 1200 Multi-Surface Extractor combines adjustable 1200 psi, large 15-Gallon Tank and value-pricing into a powerful, efficient, durable professional cleaning system.
The Neptune 1200 includes a dual vacuum and an adjustable 400-1200 psi output that will deep clean even the most stubborn grout lines. The dual vacuum has 180” of lift to quickly recover water. The Neptune 1200 includes a large 15 Gallon Capacity and a 20 gallons-per-minute (GPM) auto dump pump that cycle time by 70 percent.
The Neptune 1200 is designed for the demanding requirements of both the hard surface and carpet cleaning professional.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Large, multi-site maintenance crews demanded a powerful dual vacuum multi-surface extractor system to help them handle all floor cleaning challenges, and easily adjust from indoor to outdoor or hard surface cleaning faster, easier and with more efficiency.
The Neptune’s adjustable psi multi-surface extraction system allows users to scale cleaning to the exact amount of pressure needed to deep-clean all surface areas in a facility, such as: furniture, upholstery, carpet, tile and grout, cement, showers, and restroom floors.
The Neptune 1200 is the new standard for the hard surface cleaning industry. The Neptune 1200 allows professional cleaning teams to complete jobs quicker and achieve new levels of operational productivity and worksite revenue.
Industries this product is used in:
Residential living, Hospitals, Adult Family Homes (AFH facilities), Restaurants, Hospitality, Restroom Maintenance and Cleaning, Construction, Education, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing facilities, Government, D&A.
www.usproducts.com/extractors/NEW-Neptune-1200-Multi-Surface-Dual-Vac-Extractor-p425125761
Cleaning Chemicals & Supplies
One Kit For All Your Carpet Spotting Needs!
The new and improved Contempo® Spotting Kit addresses the most common spotting obstacles encountered when cleaning carpet. This self-contained kit comes complete with tamping brush/scraper, towel, sponge and stain removal guide for easy “how to & what spotter to use” reference. The kit includes one quart each of Coffee, Tea and Rust Carpet Spotter; H2O2 Spotting Solution; Paint, Oil and Red Dye Spotter; Pet and Foul Odor Spotter; Protein Spotting Solution.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Spartan is happy to announce that we have completely revamped our Contempo Carpet Spotting Kit! The updated kit features new formulations that consolidate applications and provide improved results for carpet spots and stains. The new kit also features 32oz. spotters, ready-to-use and packed in a convenient Spartan carry-all. We’ve also added our most popular carpet spotter product, H2O2 Spotting Solution, packed with the power of peroxide and super versatile for most carpet spotting applications.
Industries this product is used in:
Hospitality, Long-term Healthcare, Public Buildings, Schools, Office Buildings
Dispensers
TOPFILL™ No Touch Counter Mount Soap Dispenser
TOPFILL™ No Touch Counter Mount Soap Dispenser from Kutol Products is a premium, touch-free dispensing system for facilities interested in providing an elevated, sanitary restroom experience. The no touch technology helps reduce the spread of germs and viruses, providing a more hygienic restroom experience for all. TOPFILL’s patented design allows for easy, mess-free refilling from above the counter. This innovative system eliminates the need to remove ADA panels or crawl under the counter to change refills - saving time, labor and product waste. The dispenser can be refilled at any time so a regular maintenance schedule can be set.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Using a patented refill dock and resealable product bags, this innovative soap dispensing system refills from above the counter. TOPFILL™ eliminates the need to remove under counter panels or to navigate refilling from below the counter – a significant time, stress and strain saver to those responsible for maintenance. Additionally, TOPFILL™ is a completely sealed and self-contained system which eliminates the risk of contamination. Refill bags open only when locked into the refill then reseal once refilling is complete to keep water and air out.
Industries this product is used in:
Class A office, hospitality, retail, colleges and universities, airports, entertainment venues
Floorcare
Trojan AES AGM Batteries
The maintenance-free Trojan AES Battery improves floor cleaning machine performance by lasting up to 3x longer than standard AGM, providing reliable operation in harsh environments, and withstanding repetitive partial state of charge (PSoC). An evolution of proven valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) technology, the Trojan AES Battery combines advances such as a proprietary carbon additive and Deep Cycle Series (DCS) technology to prevent the degradation of positive materials. The battery works in PSoC while preserving negative active and positive material. It’s designed to handle opportunity charging and extended run times.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
The Trojan AES Battery outperforms competitive products in these areas:
Lasts Longer: Up to 3x more cycle life than standard AGM, reducing costly replacements and downtime. Validated at 1,200 cycles at 100% depth of discharge (DoD). (Most competitive products only claim to double the cycle life.)
Harsh Conditions: Robust performance in extreme conditions and temperatures ranging from -40 F to 140 F (-40 C to 60 C).
Harmless PSoC Operation: Tested to withstand long-term partial state of charging, again and again - important when operators do not follow proper maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Free: Virtually no maintenance, as watering is not required.
Safe and Sustainable: The Trojan AES is classified as non-spillable and can be safely mounted horizontally to fit difficult locations. It is made using 80% recycled materials and is 99% recyclable.
Warranty: This VRLA battery carries a three-year warranty.
Charger Compatibility: The battery has plug-and-play compatibility with chargers using AGM profiles.
Industries this product is used in:
Floor cleaning equipment, aerial work platforms (AWP), material handling (class 3 pallet jacks), low-speed electric vehicles (golf cars and utility vehicles), solar and renewable energy, recreational vehicles, marine
Food Service Equipment & Supplies
Kraken Professional-Grade Flood Restoration Extractor - The Industry’s Fastest, Quietest, Most Powerful Cleanup System
Versatile new Kraken Flood Extractor combines largest dual vac motors available, multi-pump and sump pump capability into a market-leading, powerful professional restoration system.
The Kraken Flood Restoration Extractor is designed for the demanding requirements of professional restoration and large building maintenance operations that are tasked with removing water and cleaning floor areas, in order to reduce damage from flooding or broken pipes. The U.S. Products Kraken includes dual vacuum motors, cooling fan and mufflers, and relies simply on 15-amp power sources.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Minutes matter. When there’s a flood, broken pipe, or water leak emergency, it’s important to get the liquid out fast and the area cleaned up. Professional Jan-San cleaning and restoration requires immediate extraction and pumping. The Kraken provides both.
A water leak, flood, overflow or broken pipe recovery is a race against time. Floods, leaks, malfunctioning appliances, or overflowing drains require immediate restoration to floors, carpets and areas before the damage becomes significant. Jan-San restoration response teams and large care and residence facilities require efficient water removal, cleaning, heating and even sump pump equipment to get the job done rapidly and effectively - and return the property to normal.
The new Kraken system allows professional teams to complete jobs quicker and achieve new levels of operational productivity. Plus, the Kraken even acts as a sump pump if needed. The Kraken is the best, most reliable professional-grade Jan-San Restoration extractor available in the market.
The U.S. Products Kraken includes:
- Dual top-mounted vacuum motors.
- 4-inch vacuum motor cooling fan & mufflers for major sound reduction.
- Two-Stage 136-inch lift and 240 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) air flow.
- 15 amp maximum per cord power requirement.
- 25-feet of 2-inch vacuum hose and 50-feet of 1.5-inch dump hose with quick release clamp attachment.
Industries this product is used in:
Hospital, Care and Residence facilities, Hospitality, Casinos, Education, Restaurants, Jan-San Cleaning Operations, Restoration Operations
Green Cleaning Products
ONYX New SXi Lithium-Ion (LFP) Battery Burnisher
The new SXi Lithium-ion battery powered burnisher runs on a 72V power supply, configurable with a single battery producing 2+ hour runtime, or a dual battery pack producing 4+ hour runtime. The burnisher head motor is rated 40%+ higher than the battery burnishers on the market today, producing 5hp of mechanical work output. The result is far superior performance compared to other battery burnishers. This allows the SXi productivity to approach that of its propane contemporaries. The sleek low-profile design has an LED lighting strip, variable speed control and an 8-gallon water tank adding to the units application versatility.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
This innovative design utilizes the latest Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LFP) lithium-ion battery technology to produce 5ph of mechanical work output. This far exceeds anything on the market today. The product design utilizes all of the existing frame benefits of our propane powered burnishers, e.g. low profile front end for reaching under shelving, adjustable handle height for operator comfort, simple mechanical running wheel adjustment to adjust the head pressure for different applications, variable speed adjustment, and onboard 8-gallon water tank to further expand application versatility. With a run time of >4 hours for the dual battery configuration, this machine is now a viable option for many concrete prep contractors with large square-footage requirements. The quiet battery acoustics render this machine suitable for applications that were previously unsuitable for noisy propane internal combustion engines such as nursing homes, medical facility flooring, and hospitality flooring. This is truly revolutionary in the cleaning and floor polishing world.
Industries this product is used in:
Industrial cleaning, JanSan (cleaning contractors or JanSan cleaning staff), and concrete finishing industries (concrete contractors). Schools / Campuses / Education, Malls, Hospitals & Healthcare, National Accounts, Big Box Retail / Warehouses, Venues / Events / Hospitality, Concrete construction contractors (for finishing concrete or concrete floor maintenance).
Hospitality, Long-term Healthcare, Public Buildings, Schools, Office Buildings
Tork® Biobased Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth
The Tork Biobased Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth® is one of the brand’s latest sustainable hygiene innovations, designed to make cleaning more efficient and productive while bolstering businesses’ sustainability efforts.
The product is 99% biobased and packaged in recyclable materials. It allows hygiene teams to handle both light and heavy-duty cleaning tasks with ease, saving time and effort along the way. It is highly durable and can be used for longer, cutting costs and consumption. Additionally, it is available in a variety of sizes to ideally handle a variety of cleaning needs.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Today, meeting hygiene expectations is critical and businesses are demanding products that help them meet sustainability goals while increasing productivity. We believe that there are many sustainability opportunities hidden within facilities cleaning workflows, and the Tork Biobased Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth was inspired by that belief.
In the coming years, sustainability will only become more important to businesses. Products like the Tork Biobased Heavy-Duty Cleaning Cloth represent important opportunities for leaders to integrate sustainability across their entire business. The cloth is made from 99% biobased fibers, plant-based and sustainably sourced, allowing customers to benefit from improved absorption, durability, linting and solvent consumption while reducing their environmental impact. Plus, they dispense one at a time to reduce waste, as users take only what they need. The product allows cleaning teams to clean with ease. With its strong texture and high absorbency, the product is ideal for removing oil, grease, lubricants and dirt and can wipe away 99.9% of bacteria from the surface using water only.
Industries this product is used in:
Food processing, Foodservice, Building Service Contractors, Higher education, Hospitals, Hotels, Long-term Care, Manufacturing, Office, Passenger Terminals, Recreation
Mats & Matting
PIG® TuffGrit™ Diamond Plate Anti-Fatigue Mat
Proprietary TuffGrit™ coating is durable and abrasion resistant. It lasts up to 11X longer than the leading competitor’s grit coating in dry environments, and up to 7X longer under oily conditions. The Mat exceeds ANSI standards for high slip resistance, providing extreme traction even in wet areas or applications with light overspray or oily drips (not for use in standing water/oil.) And, a raised diamond plate texture adds a second level of slip resistance in addition to TuffGrit™ coating. The mat also features more than a half inch of PVC foam to relieve stress on knees, feet, ankles and back.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Promotes safety (slip resistance) and aids in stress relief from aches and pains caused by standing for long periods of time. All the while, exceeding ANSI standards for high slip resistance.
Industries this product is used in:
Industrial/Manufacturing, Commercial, C-store, Restaurants. Just about anywhere employees are standing for long periods of time and are faced with leaks, drips, overspray, etc.
www.newpig.com/pig-tuffgrit-diamond-plate-anti-fatigue-mat/p/FLM8502
Odor Control Chemicals & Equipment
A Breath Of Fresh Air: How Vibe Pro® Is Transforming Indoor Experiences
Vectair’s Vibe Pro® revolutionizes aircare with its patented Precision Dosing Technology and its Vibrating Mesh Technology, delivering consistent and customizable scent experiences through an ultra-fine fragrance mist that hangs and layers in the air. This means up to 20X more fragrance delivery potential than aerosol! The dispenser’s adjustable settings ensure optimal fragrance dosing during your hours of operation, while providing additional on-demand boosts during high traffic times. Its propellant-free refills are VOC-compliant, adding to its sustainable edge. Its cordless design allows for flexible placement, making it ideal for a variety of spaces, including restrooms, lobbies, offices, and gyms.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
The Vibe Pro® by Vectair is a deserving recipient of this award because of its innovative technology stack including patented Dosing Technology and Vibrating Mesh Technology that eliminates the need for aerosols or other propellants while delivering higher fragrance loads. Next-level metered technology enables programmed dispensing schedules and Airadicate® Malodor Neutralizer is wrapped in a sleek design that complements public spaces. This product successfully addresses the industry’s need for innovative, effective, and more sustainable aircare solutions, setting a new standard in fragrance delivery. Vibe Pro® prioritizes environmental responsibility with refills that are 70% recycled plastic and carbon neutral, making it a standout choice for recognition.
Industries this product is used in:
JanSan, Hospitality, Fitness Clubs and Gyms, Offices, Casinos, Retail Stores, Restaurants, Airports, and Theme Parks.
Replacement Parts
Trojan AES AGM Batteries
The maintenance-free Trojan AES Battery improves floor cleaning machine performance by lasting up to 3x longer than standard AGM, providing reliable operation in harsh environments, and withstanding repetitive partial state of charge (PSoC). An evolution of proven valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) technology, the Trojan AES Battery combines advances such as a proprietary carbon additive and Deep Cycle Series (DCS) technology to prevent the degradation of positive materials. The battery works in PSoC while preserving negative active and positive material. It’s designed to handle opportunity charging and extended run times.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
The Trojan AES Battery outperforms competitive products in these areas:
Lasts Longer: Up to 3x more cycle life than standard AGM, reducing costly replacements and downtime. Validated at 1,200 cycles at 100% depth of discharge (DoD). (Most competitive products only claim to double the cycle life.)
Harsh Conditions: Robust performance in extreme conditions and temperatures ranging from -40 F to 140 F (-40 C to 60 C).
Harmless PSoC Operation: Tested to withstand long-term partial state of charging, again and again - important when operators do not follow proper maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Free: Virtually no maintenance, as watering is not required.
Safe and Sustainable: The Trojan AES is classified as non-spillable and can be safely mounted horizontally to fit difficult locations. It is made using 80% recycled materials and is 99% recyclable.
Warranty: This VRLA battery carries a three-year warranty.
Charger Compatibility: The battery has plug-and-play compatibility with chargers using AGM profiles.
Industries this product is used in:
Floor cleaning equipment, aerial work platforms (AWP), material handling (class 3 pallet jacks), low-speed electric vehicles (golf cars and utility vehicles), solar and renewable energy, recreational vehicles, marine
Sanitizing & Disinfectants
Professional Lysol® Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner, 12/32 oz.
Give restrooms a long-lasting clean with polymer technology that creates a protective layer on the surface, proven to help prevent the buildup of soap scum. For businesses, this can help lead to reduced restroom cleaning occasions, and lower cleaning supply and labor spend. Clean to a brilliant shine with a foaming citric acid formula that dissolves tough hard water stains, limescale, and soap scum - letting you see cleaning in action. Help inspire peace-of-mind in your facility with an effective formula, proven to kill 99.9% of germs, including Staph, Salmonella, Rhinovirus, and Rotavirus, when used as directed.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Restrooms account for 5% of footage in a facility, but are the cause of 40-50% of all complaints. Cleaning staff spend at least 20% of their time cleaning restrooms. A clean restroom is imperative to overall business productivity:
- When a patron or customer enters a dirty restroom, their perception of the business is impacted. 55% of people say they are unlikely to return to a business after a bad restroom experience (Bradley Corporation 2019).
- 60% of Americans say they will spend more money, or make it a point to stop at a business, if they know it has clean and maintained restrooms (Bradley Corporation Handwashing Survey, 2023).
Professional Lysol® Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner brings ease of use and efficiency to the already onerous restroom cleaning ordeal. The benefits are in three areas:
1. Helps drive efficiency in restroom maintenance:
- Cleaner for longer: Polymer technology creates an invisible protective layer, proven to help prevent the buildup of soap scum.
- Helps deliver operating efficiency: Repels soap scum buildup on the surface to potentially reduce cleaning occasions and lower labor and cleaning supply spend.
- One product, many surfaces and sectors: Effective across a range of surfaces including use on chrome, crystal, enamel, glass, fiberglass, glazed ceramic, porcelain tiles, laminate, linoleum, metal, polypropylene and stainless steel. Great for restrooms across multitude of sectors such as offices, education, retail and hospitality.
2. Effective cleaning capability to help facilities maintain high cleaning standard and create a positive environment:
- Cleans to a brilliant shine: Power through tough hard water stains, soap scum, and limescale on sinks, faucets, countertops, soap dispenser covers, hand dryer and paper towel exteriors, cabinets, shower areas, bathtubs and floors.
- Easy to use: Foaming technology to help see cleaning in action, in an easy-to-use spray bottle. Gives confidence to the user that the product is actually working.
3. Environmentally Responsible: Help uphold sustainability initiatives with a bottle made from post-consumer recycled plastic.
Industries this product is used in:
The Professional Lysol® Disinfectant Bathroom Cleaner is universally applicable across any facility that has a bathroom including but not limited to - education, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, and offices.
Skin, Hand & Personal Care
CONCENTRATED MAGIC™ Hand Soap - Simply The Best Hand Cleaner Ever Made
This heavy-duty, solvent free, walnut shell-based cleaner does it all. Fortified with new generation cleaning agents, natural emollients, and unmatched skin conditioners, this product is tough on grime yet gentle on skin. This product is formulated to be super concentrated, which means a little goes a long way. Use CONCENTRATED MAGIC™ Hand Soap to tackle the toughest soils, greases, inks, paints, and just about everything else — all while protecting your hands in the process.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
CONCENTRATED MAGIC™ Hand Soap is one of the best industrial-grade hand soaps on the market. MAGIC is environmentally friendly and does not contain petroleum distillates or dyes. Natural walnut shell scrubbers coupled with superior skin emollients and skin conditioners leave hardworking hands soft and moisturized -- not to mention clean!
Industries this product is used in:
Industrial, Automotive, Construction, Janitorial/Sanitation, Screen Printing
Waste, Recycling & Trash Supplies
A World Without Plastic — Hard To Imagine
Bio Flex is a brand of organic additives which enhance the biodegradation of plastic products in a biologically active landfill (not available in all areas). With ASTM D5511 tests (representing biologically active landfills) carried out for durations ranging from 1 to 12 months, the category of trash liners containing Bio Flex have shown excellent biodegradation rates. It is important to note that biodegradation will begin and will continue leading to significant bio-assimilation, shortening the time span the plastic would have occupied the landfill space from hundreds of years to several years.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
The wish for a greener environment! Most companies that make or use plastic products share our environmental concerns about the production and disposal of plastic. Everyone is looking for a solution that maintains the benefits of traditional plastics and yet reduces their company’s environmental footprint in a practical and cost-effective way. Finally, there is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution to provide consumers degradable enhanced plastic trash liners.
Industries this product is used in:
Education, Hospitality, Amusement Parks, Healthcare, Transportation, Commerical, Institutional, CBRG, Entertainment, Food Service. Generally, all industries.
Handling Trash Bags With Ease
The T-Bag is designed to hold and dispense trash bags. Simply strap the T-Bag to any trash can and/or janitorial cart, insert any rolls of trash bags and dispense with ease.
Why is this product deserving of this award?
Our product is easy to use, saves time, increases productivity, and therefore increases profit. No more struggling with trash bags. It is just that easy. Besides our products being innovating and unique, y’all know our product is awesome!
Industries this product is used in:
Janitorial services, facility maintenance, environment maintenance, hotels, hospitals, learning institutions.