Cleanstar has secured a major industry accolade, with its ACTIV8 battery-powered vacuum head recognised at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards. The product claimed the Good Design Award® for Design Excellence, affirming its status as a world-first innovation in professional cleaning technology.
The annual awards celebrate products that fuse creativity, technical performance, and positive impact. Judges praised ACTIV8 for its pioneering design, citing its unique battery-powered vacuum head system that glides side-to-side, reducing cleaning time by half while supporting upright posture and reducing operator fatigue.
“This award is an incredible recognition of our dedication to pushing boundaries in the cleaning industry,” Cleanstar managing director Garth Michalson says. “ACTIV8 is a world-first, an innovation designed to change how professionals clean by delivering cordless freedom, advanced efficiency and superior ergonomics. It’s about cleaning smarter.”
Next-generation design
ACTIV8 represents a leap forward in the design of powered vacuum heads. The cordless, lightweight system harnesses long-lasting lithium battery technology to deliver powerful, sustained performance. Its durable frame and ergonomic handling were developed in consultation with industry professionals to meet the physical demands of commercial cleaning.
The product reflects Cleanstar’s broader vision: to create sustainable, user-focused cleaning technology that elevates the everyday experience for professionals. By reducing strain and improving efficiency, ACTIV8 supports both operational performance and workplace wellbeing.
Recognition of design excellence
Established in 1958, the Australian Good Design Awards stand among the world’s most respected design accolades. Each year, entries are assessed by an independent panel of experts across design, engineering and innovation disciplines. Products endorsed by the program represent the highest standards of design thinking and impact.
For Cleanstar, the recognition underscores two decades of innovation in cleaning solutions. The company’s design team continues to redefine what’s possible in professional cleaning equipment, advancing products that balance power, performance, and comfort.
To learn more about ACTIV8 and Cleanstar’s award-winning technology, visit www.cleanstar.com.au or www.activ8clean.com.au.
