Major success for FacilityApps and Cleaning Workx at Interclean 2026: VR training wins two prestigious awards
AMSTERDAM, April 15, 2026 – During the festive opening of Interclean Amsterdam 2026, FacilityApps, together with its specialized training label Cleaning Workx, emerged as the big winner. The innovative Virtual Reality (VR) Training for Cleaners won both the Amsterdam Innovation Award (category Smart Technology & Digitalization) and the Cleaners Choice Award.
Recognition of the new industry standard
The win in the ‘Smart Technology & Digitalization’ category of the Amsterdam Innovation Award (AIA) is globally regarded as one of the highest technological recognitions in the cleaning industry. The independent jury, chaired by Michelle Marshall, praised how FacilityApps bridges technology and people on the work floor with this solution.
The jury stated:
“FacilityApps demonstrates with this VR solution that technology and AI do not need to be complicated to make a huge impact. It is a multilingual, low-threshold platform that directly increases employee engagement. This is where training and digitalization strengthen each other: it is scalable, future-proof, and fully solves the language barrier. It is simply the new standard for training staff in an international market.”
In particular, the combination of realism and the direct link to certification resulted in an exceptionally high score for innovation strength and practical applicability.
The ultimate recognition: The Cleaners Choice Award
As the icing on the cake, the organization also received the Cleaners Choice Award. Where the Innovation Award confirms technological superiority, this public award represents direct value in everyday practice. The jury, consisting of (former) finalists of the “Cleaner of the Year” competition, selected the VR training as their absolute favorite.
Jolanda Reedijk, Cleaner of the Year 2025, summarized it succinctly during the award ceremony:
“We have looked at many innovations, but with this VR training everything simply clicked for us. It is enjoyable to use, you learn it immediately, and you feel truly valued as a professional.”
Training without limits
The Virtual Reality Training for Cleaners, developed under the Cleaning Workx label, offers a realistic, fully digital learning environment in which employees can train safely and effectively. Without the need for a physical training location, employees experience real cleaning situations, practice procedures, and immediately obtain recognized certifications. This makes training not only more efficient but also increases learning enjoyment and knowledge retention.
About FacilityApps and Cleaning Workx
FacilityApps is the driving force behind digital transformation in the cleaning industry with smart software solutions. With the Cleaning Workx label, the company focuses specifically on the next generation of training and development. By winning these two awards at Interclean 2026, the company demonstrates that it not only builds the smartest software, but also delivers the most human-centered solutions for the future of the cleaning industry.
Would you like to experience the award-winning VR training yourself at our booth (05.524) during Interclean 2026? Visit us for a demo or go to www.cleaningworkx.com.
