# Kaivac Cleaning Systems

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Kaivac Cleaning Systems designs and manufactures commercial cleaning equipment and no-touch cleaning systems engineered to replace mopping and manual cleaning. The company's machines combine automatic chemical metering/injection, indoor pressure washing, and powerful wet-vacuum extraction: they remove up to 60x more soil and bacteria than mops, are certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) for high traction, and let one worker clean a fixture in about one minute versus three by hand. Product lines include No-Touch Cleaning systems (KaiVac 1250, 1750, 2750 and the 1050M), floor machines (AutoVac Stretch, All Floor, UniVac, Dispense-and-Vac, SUV), the Refrigerated Case Cleaner, and system-safe chemicals. Equipment is backed by guided training (video library, live team training, and the KaiNect app) and serves grocery, restaurant, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, and other facility markets. The site also hosts the Clean Academy, a large educational blog (290+ articles) covering cleaning best practices, checklists, and how-to guides.

## Products

- [No-Touch Cleaning Systems](https://kaivac.com/products/no-touch-cleaning): All-in-one cleaning platform combining automatic chemical metering/injection, indoor pressure washers, and powerful wet vacuums for restrooms, stairwells, kitchens, and more; leaves floors dry. Cleans up to 3x faster than manual methods and removes 60x more soil and bacteria than mopping. Models — KaiVac 1250 (compact), KaiVac 1750 (up to 25 fixtures per fill), and KaiVac 2750 (largest capacity) — are all detailed on this page.
- [Spray-and-Vac](https://kaivac.com/products/spray-and-vac): Integrated no-touch system that sprays, cleans, and extracts soils from restrooms, showers, locker rooms, kitchens, kennels, and heavily soiled areas; removes 99% of soils in 1/3 the time.
- [1050M](https://kaivac.com/products/1050m): All-in-one multipurpose machine combining an indoor pressure washer and wet vacuum for restrooms, locker rooms/shower rooms, hard floors, and carpets; cleans 20,000+ sq ft/hr with 99% soil removal.
- [AutoVac Stretch](https://kaivac.com/products/autovac-stretch): Convertible wide-area floor machine that functions like a walk-behind scrubber at a fraction of the cost; water-recycling single fill (about 11 gallons to clean up to 25,000 sq ft), 66% less chemical, removes 99% of soils. Heavily used by major retailers (e.g., Walmart) for spill response and entryway maintenance.
- [All Floor](https://kaivac.com/products/all-floor): Multipurpose machine that deeply cleans hard flooring and carpet on a single platform, switching between modes; extreme extraction and aquatic air-scrubbing (water-filter) technology at 20,000+ sq ft/hr.
- [UniVac](https://kaivac.com/products/univac): Compact, agile floor cleaning system specialized for tight, high-grease spaces (industrial kitchens, automotive, manufacturing); dispenses fresh solution and instantly vacuums it dry, cleaning 60x better than mops in half the time.
- [Dispense-and-Vac](https://kaivac.com/products/dispense-and-vac): Floor cleaning system engineered for daily cleaning in hostile, greasy environments; claims 60x better soil removal than mops and 50% faster cleaning.
- [SUV](https://kaivac.com/products/suv): Whole-building mop replacement "janitor's cart" combining floor cleaning with spill response, supply storage, and trash collection for large facilities (20,000-25,000 sq ft/hr).
- [Refrigerated Case Cleaner](https://kaivac.com/products/refrigerated-case-cleaner): Specialized no-touch system with adjustable indoor pressure washer and chemical injection for cleaning refrigerated display cases, coils, and coolers to improve energy efficiency.
- [Chemicals](https://kaivac.com/products/chemicals): Low-foaming, system-safe cleaning chemicals (restroom cleaner, degreaser, multipurpose, pH-neutral floor cleaner, EPA-registered disinfectants) formulated for Kaivac wet-vacuum systems.
- [KaiNect App](https://kaivac.com/products/kainect): Digital ecosystem delivering on-demand training videos to workforce screens; tracks IoT-powered machine usage data for equipment compliance and productivity.
- [Shop Products & Accessories](https://kaivac.com/products): Online store for machines, attachments/tools, chemicals, microfiber, and parts (hosted at shop.kaivac.com).

## Technology & Innovations

- [Soil Removal Efficiency](https://kaivac.com/products/no-touch-cleaning): Scientifically verified to extract and remove soils rather than spreading them like mops; removes 99.9% of targeted bacteria with water alone.
- [NFSI High-Traction Certification](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/floors): Machines certified by the National Floor Safety Institute for significantly reducing slip-and-fall liability hazards.
- [Black Box Technology](https://kaivac.com/products/no-touch-cleaning): Modular engine and pump compartments that allow tool-free removal for rapid exchange or service via courier shipping.
- [KaiNect App & Guided Training](https://kaivac.com/products/kainect): On-demand training videos and IoT machine data that help new workers operate equipment effectively in minutes.
- [Patents](https://kaivac.com/patents): Patented technologies including the AutoVac Stretch cleaning method.

## Cleaning Applications

- [Restrooms](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/restroom): No-touch restroom cleaning that eliminates cross-contamination, deep cleans tile grout lines, and eradicates entrenched odors; 60x more soil removal than mops, immediate dry floors, reduced labor.
- [Floors](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/floors): Safe, fast commercial floor care across floor types; up to 25,000 sq ft/hr with dry floors, NFSI-certified traction, and quick spill response.
- [Kitchens](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/kitchens): Grease removal (including behind heavy appliances) and deep floor cleaning for commercial kitchens; NFSI-certified high-traction floors, ~50% faster end-of-day cleaning, 75% less water.
- [Carpets & Matting](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/carpets-&-matting): All-in-one carpet/mat/upholstery cleaning that extends carpet life while reducing water (up to 75%) and chemical (up to 66%) use.
- [Refrigeration](https://kaivac.com/cleaning-applications/refrigeration): Refrigerated case and cooler cleaning that lets hourly staff clean coils and cases to cut energy bills and service calls.

## Markets

- [Markets Hub](https://kaivac.com/markets): Overview of cleaning solutions by industry segment.
- [Grocery](https://kaivac.com/markets/grocery): Solutions for refrigerated cases, restrooms, floors/spills, and specialty areas.
- [Restaurant](https://kaivac.com/markets/restaurant): Entryway, front-of-house, restroom, and back-of-house cleaning; grease removal and slip-and-fall prevention.
- [Healthcare](https://kaivac.com/markets/healthcare): Infection control and environmental services for restrooms, floors, patient rooms, and ORs.
- [Education](https://kaivac.com/markets/education): K-12 and higher-ed cleaning for hallways, restrooms, classrooms, food service, and gyms/locker rooms.
- [Retail](https://kaivac.com/markets/retail): Entrances, floors/spills, and restrooms with multipurpose machines and IoT data.
- [Hospitality](https://kaivac.com/markets/hospitality): Hotel/resort cleaning for entryways, restrooms, guest rooms, and conference rooms.
- [Building Service Contractors](https://kaivac.com/markets/building-service-contractors): Equipment and processes for restrooms, floors, entryways, food service, and carpet/matting.
- [Transportation](https://kaivac.com/markets/transportation): Airport, transit, and fleet cleaning for terminal floors, restrooms, and cabins.
- [Industrial & Warehouse](https://kaivac.com/markets/industrial-&-warehouse): Heavy-duty floor and facility cleaning for industrial and warehouse environments.
- [Convenience Stores](https://kaivac.com/markets/convenience-stores): Restroom and floor cleaning solutions for c-stores.
- [Sports & Entertainment](https://kaivac.com/markets/sports-&-entertainment): Facility cleaning for stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues.
- [Government Facility](https://kaivac.com/markets/government-facility): Cleaning solutions for federal, state, and local government facilities.
- [Correctional Facilities](https://kaivac.com/markets/correctional-facilities): Cleaning systems for correctional and detention environments.
- [Fitness](https://kaivac.com/markets/fitness): Gym, locker-room, and fitness-facility cleaning.
- [Worship Facilities](https://kaivac.com/markets/worship-facilities): Cleaning solutions for churches and worship facilities.
- [Biohazard Cleanup](https://kaivac.com/markets/biohazard-cleanup): Equipment for biohazard and crime-scene cleanup applications.
- [Animal Care Facilities](https://kaivac.com/markets/animal-care-facilities): Cleaning systems for kennels, veterinary clinics, and animal-care businesses.

## Clean Academy (Blog)

The Clean Academy is Kaivac's educational blog (290+ articles) covering commercial cleaning how-tos, checklists, industry guides, and case studies. Browse the full library at the [Clean Academy hub](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy). Key evergreen guides:

- [How to Clean a Grocery Store: The Definitive Guide](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-clean-a-grocery-store-the-definitive-guide): Complete grocery-store cleaning guide across cases, restrooms, floors, and specialty areas.
- [The Ultimate Restroom Cleaning Checklist](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/the-ultimate-restroom-cleaning-checklist): Step-by-step checklist for commercial restroom cleaning.
- [Public Restroom Cleaning Checklist: Know Where to Start](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/public-restroom-cleaning-checklist-know-where-to-start): Prioritized public restroom cleaning tasks and frequency guidance.
- [How to Clean a School Restroom](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/How-to-Clean-a-School-Restroom): School restroom cleaning process and best practices.
- [How to Create a Cleaning Checklist](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-create-cleaning-checklist): Guidance for building effective cleaning checklists.
- [Spring Cleaning Checklist](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/spring-cleaning-checklist): Seasonal deep-cleaning checklist for facilities.
- [The True Cost of Mopping](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/the-true-cost-of-mopping): Analysis of the labor, water, and chemical costs of traditional mopping.
- [Stop the Mop to Increase Cleaning Productivity](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/stop-the-mop-to-increase-cleaning-productivity): Productivity argument for replacing mops with machine-based cleaning.
- [Floor Care 101: Maintaining Clean and Safe Flooring in Commercial Buildings](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/floor-care-101-maintaining-clean-and-safe-flooring-in-commercial-buildings): Fundamentals of commercial floor maintenance.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Stripping and Refinishing Floors](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/the-ultimate-guide-to-stripping-and-refinishing-floors): Full process guide for stripping and refinishing hard floors.
- [Gym Floor Cleaning Machines Protect the Finish](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/gym-floor-cleaning-machines-protect-the-finish): How equipment choice protects gym floor finishes.
- [How to Clean a Commercial Kitchen](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-clean-a-commercial-kitchen): Commercial kitchen cleaning best practices.
- [Restaurant Kitchen Cleaning Checklist](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/restaurant-kitchen-cleaning-checklist): Checklist for restaurant kitchen cleaning and sanitation.
- [Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Chemicals](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/ultimate-guide-to-cleaning-chemicals): Overview of commercial cleaning chemical types and safe use.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Hotel Cleaning](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/the-ultimate-guide-to-hotel-cleaning): Hotel housekeeping and cleaning operations guide.
- [Ultimate Guide to Hospital Cleaning](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/ultimate-guide-to-hospital-cleaning): Hospital and healthcare facility cleaning guide.
- [How to Train Cleaning Staff for Optimum Success](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-train-cleaning-staff-for-optimum-success): Best practices for training custodial staff.
- [Top 3 Public Restroom Hygiene Hazards](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/top-3-public-restroom-hygiene-hazards): Most common public restroom hygiene risks and how to address them.
- [Best Restroom Cleaner for Hard Water Stains](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/best-restroom-cleaner-for-hard-water-stains): Options for removing hard water stains in restrooms.
- [Clean Restroom Tile and Grout Floors](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/clean-restroom-tile-and-grout-floors): Techniques for cleaning tile and grout restroom floors.
- [How to Maintain Your Restroom Cleaning Machine](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-maintain-your-restroom-cleaning-machine): Maintenance procedures for no-touch restroom cleaning machines.
- [How to Audit Cleaning Quality: Tools, Metrics, Client Reporting](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-audit-cleaning-quality-tools-metrics-client-reporting): Methods and metrics for auditing cleaning quality.
- [Infection Prevention Basics for Healthier Commercial Cleaning](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/infection-prevention-basics-for-healthier-commercial-cleaning): Foundational infection-prevention practices for commercial cleaning.
- [How to Clean to Improve Indoor Air Quality](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-clean-to-improve-indoor-air-quality): Cleaning practices that support better indoor air quality.
- [How to Clean Worship Facility Floors](https://kaivac.com/clean-academy/how-to-clean-worship-facility-floors): Floor care guidance specific to worship facilities.

## Company, Resources & Support

- [About Kaivac](https://kaivac.com/about): Company story, the invention of No-Touch Cleaning, mission, vision, and FIGS core values.
- [The Kaivac Effect](https://kaivac.com/kaivaceffect): The company's five pillars: Intentional Innovation, Personalized Training, Easy to Use and Maintain, Actionable Data (IoT), and Business Outcomes.
- [Contact](https://kaivac.com/contact): Sales contact and lead form for Kaivac's "Cleanliness Engineers."
- [Find a Distributor](https://kaivac.com/distributor): Locate authorized Kaivac distributors and local partners.
- [Training](https://kaivac.com/training): Video library, live team training, and KaiNect app training and workforce enablement.
- [LIVE Demos](https://kaivac.com/demos): Pre-recorded product demos and live demo registration.
- [ROI Calculators](https://kaivac.com/roi-calculators): ROI calculator tool for Kaivac systems.
- [Manager's Guide](https://kaivac.com/managers-guide): Resources for managers on daily machine use and maintenance.
- [Brochures](https://kaivac.com/brochures): Downloadable PDF product literature by machine, industry, and chemicals.
- [60-Day Pilot Program](https://kaivac.com/60days): No-cost 60-day cleaning pilot for school districts.
- [Ask the Experts](https://kaivac.com/asktheexperts): Video series where Kaivac experts answer cleaning industry questions.
- [Referral Program](https://kaivac.com/referral): Kaivac customer referral program.
- [Careers](https://kaivac.com/kaivac-careers): Job openings at Kaivac.
- [Returns](https://kaivac.com/returns): Return policy information.
- [Patents](https://kaivac.com/patents): Patents held by Kaivac.
- [Privacy Policy](https://kaivac.com/privacy-policy): Site privacy policy.
- [Terms of Service](https://kaivac.com/terms-of-service): Site terms of service.