By David Whitehouse, Head of Business Development
In a fast-moving industry like professional cleaning, innovation is often talked about but not all innovation genuinely changes the way we work day-to-day.
That’s why one piece of equipment has really stood out to me this year: the DRYFT ultra-low profile scrubber dryer. Recently recognised as the Overall Winner of the Interclean Amsterdam Innovation Award 2026, as well as the Workforce & Ergonomics category winner, DRYFT is more than just a new product, it’s a solution designed around real operational challenges.
Designed for the Realities of Commercial Cleaning
One of the biggest challenges our teams face on-site is accessibility. While highly effective on open floor areas, traditional scrubber dryers, often struggle in tighter or more confined spaces e.g. around toilet bowls, beneath fixtures, behind furniture, or along partitions.
However, the ultra-low profile design of DRYFT allows operators to clean areas that would typically require manual mopping. In practical terms, this means:
- Greater overall floor coverage
- Increase efficiency without increasing workload
- More consistent cleaning standards across the entire environment
For clients, this results in cleaner, more hygienic spaces. For our teams, it removes some of the most physically demanding and repetitive tasks.
Supporting Our People Through Better Design
At HW Facilities, we’re always looking at how we can support the wellbeing of our cleaning team. This is not just through training and culture, but through the tools we provide.
The S-Motion handle design on the DRYFT is a great example of ergonomic thinking. It’s designed to:
- Reduce strain during operation
- Improve manoeuvrability in tight spaces
- Enable a more natural movement pattern for the operator
This may seem like a small detail, but improvements like this can have a significant impact on fatigue and long-term wellbeing.
Why We’re Recommending DRYFT to Clients
As part of our approach to continuous improvement, we regularly review the equipment and solutions we recommend to clients.
Over recent months, I’ve increasingly included DRYFT within our proposals for new sites particularly where there are:
- High-footfall washrooms and welfare areas
- Complex layouts with fixtures and obstacles
- A need to maximise both efficiency and cleanliness standards
For organisations looking to maximise productivity, raise cleaning standards, and support their teams, DRYFT represents one of the most innovative developments currently available in the professional cleaning sector.
It’s a piece of equipment that has been clearly designed with the operator in mind, while delivering tangible benefits for clients. And that combination is what makes it stand out.