Cleanis

What Cleanis does

Cleanis is a US-based, privately held infection-prevention company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, operating under the legal entity Cleanis Inc. (New York corporation) with an international affiliate reachable via Cleanis SA (France). The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of healthcare hygiene and disinfection products organized into three core lines: CareBag® single-use patient waste management liners with super-absorbent pads (the flagship franchise, recognized as standard of care by the French Ministry of Health); GelMax® super-absorbent solidifier pods, mats, and pads for fluid containment; and a UVC disinfection portfolio that includes mobile robots (ARTZ 2.0®, MRS series), permanently-installed Operating Room packages (Smart OR, Smart EVS, Basic OR), upper-air fixtures, and the AUVS Box countertop device. Underlying technology is rooted in super-absorbent polymer chemistry, antimicrobial additives (CareShield™), and germicidal UVC, with sustainability positioned through 100% post-consumer recycled plastic and FSC-certified packaging.

The company operates a dual go-to-market: enterprise field sales directly to hospitals and healthcare facilities (with training, dispensers, scales, and clinical case-study support), and consumer/home-care distribution through Amazon, Walmart, and Walgreens for caregiver products such as CareBag® home liners, Aqua® wash/shampoo gloves, and PottyMate®. Pricing is unit-based for consumables (with average hospital CareBag spend under $11K/year), while UVC systems are quoted custom with multi-year warranty tiers. Documented clinical outcomes — 30-50% C. diff reduction, 61% infection rate reduction at Chatham-Kent, and $826,110 in savings over 7 months at RWJ Barnabas Health — anchor the value proposition.

The company is led by CEO Nicolas Beck, operates with 11-50 employees, and reports no institutional funding, parent company, or public listing. Key risks include heavy dependence on the CareBag® franchise for the majority of revenue, modest headcount constraining scalability of the UVC systems business, and the absence of any disclosed AI or software moat beyond basic operational telemetry on UVC devices.

Name

Cleanis

Legal name

Cleanis Inc.

Website

https://cleanis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cleanis is a privately held US healthcare infection-prevention company that designs, manufactures, and distributes single-use waste management liners (CareBag®), super-absorbent fluid-containment products (GelMax®), and UVC disinfection systems for hospitals, healthcare facilities, and home-care consumers via direct sales and major retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Infection Prevention Products

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Disinfection & Surface Decontamination (Wipes, Sprays, Fogging, UV Robots) (HLAHANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Antibacterial & Medicated Cleansers (e.g., Acne, Antifungal, Antiseptic) (CRABAEAH)

Keywords

• Infection prevention products
• Healthcare waste management
• UVC disinfection systems
• Super-absorbent medical liners
• Patient hygiene solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Carrollton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Facility Products: B2B sales of CareBag®, GelMax®, UVC products, and accessories to hospitals and healthcare facilities. Products include single-use liners, mobile disinfection robots, upper air fixtures, and room packages. Revenue is generated through direct sales with facility support including training.
2. Retail/Home Care Products: Consumer products sold through major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Walgreens. Products include CareBag® home care versions, Aqua® wash gloves, and PottyMate® for individual consumers and caregivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cleanis manufactures and sells infection prevention and bodily waste management products for hospitals and home caregivers. Its portfolio spans three core product lines: CareBag® single-use absorbent liners and pads that contain bodily fluids at the source to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); GelMax® super-absorbent solidifier pods, mats, and pads for fluid containment; and UVC disinfection systems (mobile robots, fixed operating-room packages, and upper-air fixtures) that use germicidal UV energy to inactivate pathogens. Additional offerings include Splashblocker® toilet plume barriers, Aqua® waterless wash and shampoo gloves, and PottyMate® potty liners for home use.

Product overview

Cleanis is a healthcare infection prevention company offering three integrated product lines for hospitals and home care: (1) CareBag® - single-use patient waste management liners and accessories that contain bodily fluids at the source to reduce HAIs; (2) GelMax® - super-absorbent solidifier pods, mats, and pads for fluid containment and spill prevention; and (3) UVC Disinfection - a comprehensive portfolio of ultraviolet C systems including mobile robots (ARTZ 2.0®, MRS series), permanently-installed Operating Room packages (Smart OR, Smart EVS, Basic OR), upper-air fixtures (corner mount, pendant, rectangular wall mount), and the AUVS Box countertop device. The company also offers home care products including Aqua® wash/shampoo gloves, PottyMate® potty liners, and additional CareBag® products for home use. Cleanis's products work together as a complete infection prevention ecosystem - CareBag® and GelMax® products manage liquid waste at the point of origin while UVC systems disinfect air and surfaces throughout healthcare facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CareBag®: Flagship product line for patient waste management, including bedpan liners, commode pail liners, emesis bags, and related accessories with super-absorbent pads.
• GelMax®
• UVC
• Aqua®
• PottyMate®
• Splashblocker®

Products and services

• CareBag® Bedpan & Commode Pail Liner with Super-Absorbent Pad Single-use liner with 700 mL super-absorbent pad placed over standard bedpans and commode pails for safe collection, transport, and disposal of bodily fluids in hospitals; made with 100% recycled plastic.
• CareBag® Antimicrobial Bedpan & Commode Pail Liner with Super-Absorbent Pad Premium bedpan liner with 700 mL absorption and CareShield™ antimicrobial technology for high-risk patients including those with C. diff, MRSA, VRE, or immunocompromised conditions in hospitals.
• CareBag® Toilet Bowl & Bariatric Bedpan Liner with Super-Absorbent Pad Larger liner for bariatric bedpans and standard toilets providing 700 mL absorption with universal fit for larger containers and emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities.
• CareBag® Emesis Bag with Solidifier Pod Disposable purple emesis bag with solidifier pod that gels up to 500 mL of fluids, with graduation marks up to 1,000 mL for measuring output and providing odor control in hospital settings.
• CareBag® Pre-Calibrated Reusable Scale for Output Measurement High-precision reusable scale pre-calibrated to measure patient urinary output within +/- 5 mL, designed for use with CareBag® liners and the Wall Dispenser for I&O documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% reduction in C. diff cases with CareBag® use
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Advanced Ultra-Violet Systems, LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAUVS trademark holder for UVC products. Cleanis distributes AUVS products including AUVS Box Advanced Ultra-Violet System (Item# KR615L). Products feature proprietary quartz rod and UVC lamp technology for disinfection applications.
• Baylor UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 academic study on bodily waste management impact on nursing staff. Research highlights connection between effective waste management, nurse safety, morale, and job satisfaction. Published findings support CareBag® value proposition.
• Baylor Scott and White HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner providing clinical expertise and case study testimonials. Infection Prevention Practitioner Stephanie Blankenship, BSN, RN, CIC provides endorsement of CareBag® product impact on staff workflow.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tru-D SmartUVC: Tru-D SmartUVC provides UVC disinfection robots for hospital room decontamination. Directly comparable to Cleanis's mobile UVC line (ARTZ 2.0®, MRS series) for HAI reduction use cases.
• Surfacide: Surfacide produces Helios UVC disinfection systems for healthcare facilities. Closely comparable to Cleanis's UVC mobile units and Smart OR/EVS Packages in technology and target buyer (hospital infection prevention and EVS leaders).
• PDI Healthcare: PDI (a division of Nice-Pak) manufactures disinfectant wipes, sanitizers, and infection-prevention products sold to hospitals and healthcare facilities. Comparable as a broader-line infection-prevention consumables competitor to Cleanis's healthcare channel.
• Xenex Disinfection Services: Xenex manufactures UV-C room disinfection robots (LightStrike) used in hospitals to reduce HAIs. Directly comparable to Cleanis's ARTZ 2.0® and MRS-series mobile UVC units, competing head-to-head for hospital infection-prevention budgets.

Emerging players

• Bioquell (Ecolab): Bioquell (now part of Ecolab) provides bio-decontamination systems using hydrogen peroxide vapor and UVC for healthcare and life sciences. Comparable to Cleanis's UVC disinfection line for room and surface decontamination in hospitals.

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest US manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies, including patient hygiene, disposable bedpan liners, and infection-prevention products. Comparable as a broad incumbent reaching the same hospital purchasing channels as Cleanis.
• Clorox Healthcare: Clorox Healthcare offers disinfecting wipes, sprays, and surface decontamination products widely used in US hospitals. Compares to Cleanis as a much larger incumbent in healthcare disinfection with overlapping infection-prevention value proposition.
• Metrex (Envista Holdings): Metrex manufactures surface disinfectants and infection-prevention products (CaviWipes, MetriCide) for healthcare and dental markets. Comparable as a multi-product infection-prevention competitor to Cleanis's healthcare consumables portfolio.
• Stryker (Medical/Sustainability Solutions): Stryker's Medical division includes patient handling and hospital care products that overlap with Cleanis's hospital hygiene and waste-management value proposition. Comparable as a diversified medtech incumbent selling into the same hospital buyers.
• Ecolab Healthcare: Ecolab's healthcare division supplies cleaning, disinfection, and infection-prevention solutions to hospitals globally. Comparable as a large diversified incumbent competing with Cleanis on hospital hygiene and surface decontamination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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