Hizero Wins Innovation Award at IFA 2026, Setting a New Standard in Hard-Surface Cleaning

Company marks a new era in time-saving efficient cleaning for homes and businesses

BERLIN, Germany, September 2026 – Hizero has received a top innovation award at IFA 2026 in Berlin for its new generation of hard-surface cleaning appliances. The ‘Best Of IFA 2026 Honoree Award’ recognizes the company’s innovative approach to everyday hard-floor and other surface care

The award comes as Hizero used IFA to launch its most ambitious range yet. The new lineup includes hard-surface appliances from its first vacuum-free autonomous robot floor cleaner to manual mops and other hard-surface cleaners, all using Hizero's signature polymer-roller technology.

Hizero does not aim to replace all vacuum cleaners, since carpets still need suction cleaning. Instead, the company focuses on hard surfaces, where many homes still use a two-step process: first sweeping or vacuuming to remove debris, then using a traditional mop for dirt and spills.

Hizero is designed to simplify that process. Its no-suction technology separates solid debris from liquid waste while cleaning hard floors, helping users handle crumbs, spills, pet mess and daily dirt in one pass. The result is a more functional alternative to conventional mopping for homes with busy kitchens, dining areas and hard-floor living spaces.

“I am grateful to receive this award and delighted that our team’s years of hard work in creating a new approach to hard-surface cleaning are being recognized,” said Sam Li, CEO of Hizero. “We are not against vacuuming. We are solving cleaning problems that vacuums and traditional mops cannot fix on hard floors. Our goal is smart innovation that gives people more time to enjoy living and less time cleaning.”

The expanded portfolio also addresses concerns consumers often experience with wet-and-dry floor cleaners: complex maintenance, lingering odors and uncertain durability. Hizero’s smooth, dense polymer roller can be rinsed using very little water. Water penetrates the roller and is squeezed back out during cleaning; with an appropriate cleaning solution and regular maintenance, this helps keep the system fresh.

Hizero's technology is different from suction systems because it has fewer parts exposed to the stress of constant airflow and wet debris. The company says that with proper care, its appliances can deliver reliable, long-term performance that lasts longer than most wet-and-dry cleaners.

Hizero's first robot cleaner – the Glide – uses the same cleaning method. It is easy to use and does not require an app, making it a good choice for senior citizens or anyone who wants equipment that works immediately. Glide also has an automatic maintenance cycle that keeps the roller wet, clean, and ready for the next use.

Since most households still use traditional mops and vacuum cleaners, Hizero sees a global opportunity for its new extended range of surface cleaners. At IFA 2026, the company is showing how its products can make hard-surface cleaning easier, with less preparation, less hassle, and more time for life beyond cleaning with old technologies.

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About Hizero

Hizero develops innovative no-suction solutions designed to wash and clean hard surfaces in homes and professional environments. The company is committed to rethinking how people care for the spaces where they live and work through smarter, more intuitive approaches to hard surface hygiene that frees up the user’s time to make the most of life.