What is Aquama®?
Aquama® is the Swiss ecological cleaning and disinfecting solution – 100% biodegradable and designed to combine efficiency, economy, and ecology. Founded by an experienced professional from hotel management schools and a versatile background that spans the greatest Swiss palaces and local establishments, this project emerged from a deep conviction that a new way of consuming can improve living conditions. Starting as a personal journey towards a more sustainable life, the development of aquama® transformed personal values into a revolutionary technology for cleaning and disinfection, replacing over 80% of the daily chemistry with an eco-friendly, slightly salted, and electrolyzed water solution.
Main Benefits
- Over 48 mega tons of pure chemistry reduced annually with eco-friendly solutions.
- Replacement of more than 80% of daily used cleaning chemicals.
- Adoption by prominent customers such as Geneva Airport, the Olympic Committee, hospitals, hotels, and airlines.
- Successful entry into the B2C market with solutions launched on platforms like QoQa.ch and Manor.
- Innovative prosuming model turning users into consumers, producers, and distributors.
The Founder’s Journey
Originating from a background immersed in hotel management and a strong passion for the finer things in life, the founder’s journey began in renowned Swiss palaces and continued with local restaurants and hotels, showcasing adaptability and a hunger for learning. In 2006, following the birth of his son, a dramatic transformation occurred as his focus shifted from personal success to ensuring a brighter future for the next generation. A modest step—buying the first truly hybrid car—sparked a transition that led to a broader eco-conscious approach. Ecology had to start personally, and the realization that influential consumption behaviors could inspire wider change set the stage for what aquama® would eventually become.
Innovative Business Model
The evolution of aquama® is not just about eco-friendly cleaning but also about re-inventing the way industries work. With a visionary step-by-step approach, the project launched with large-scale implementations, engaging renowned clients before gradually reducing the size and cost of the machines. Early successes in the hospital, hotel, and airline segments paved the way for a groundbreaking entry into the B2C market. The term “prosuming” truly comes alive with aquama®, where each sale makes the customer not only a consumer but also a producer and distributor of the eco-friendly solution. This innovative business model, imbued with ethical and human values, has set a milestone in how cleaning technologies are perceived and consumed…
Eco-friendly Technologies
With key components developed by professors in biochemistry and biophysics, alongside dedicated technicians and manufacturers, aquama® stands as a beacon in eco-friendly innovation. The first machines, built with a focus on research and development, sealed the possibility to dramatically reduce environmental impact by replacing conventional cleaning chemicals with a slightly salted and electrically charged water solution. Moreover, by designing the machines without softeners and omitting a constant internet connection, the approach further ensures a reduced carbon footprint. This commitment is deeply engraved in the aquama® DNA—a perfect marriage of technology and sustainable practices that appeals to both the business market and everyday consumers.
A New Era in Sustainable Consumption
A new way of consuming is at the heart of aquama®’s mission. With the understanding that purchasing power can drive industry change, aquama®’s journey is not only about improving personal and family life but also about paving the way for future generations. From the concept of flipping typical consumption to that of “prosuming,” each step taken provides an opportunity to share and win economically, while transforming the traditional supply chain. The initiative introduces a mobile app that drastically cuts down logistics and offers direct access to the solution right where it is needed. It is easy to understand that the evolution of cleaning and disinfection through aquama® is a collaborative process, where the people in the market actively participate in global sustainability goals…
Project Impact
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being – By reducing the reliance on harmful chemicals.
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – Through the development of advanced electrolyzed water techniques.
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – As a byproduct of reduced energy usage in cleaning technologies.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – By revolutionizing cleaning and disinfection methods.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Through an integrated circular economy principle.
Looking to the Future
The discussion about future improvements is a continuous one, with the founder expressing a deep conviction that living conditions can be enhanced while mitigating climate change. The focus continues to be on changing the materials used, enhancing their sourcing, and revising business models. Numerous projects across various fields—materials, electricity, air, and water—are on the horizon. Although the journey is ongoing, aquama® remains rooted in its core values of efficiency, economy, and ecology. This determination inspires all stakeholders to contribute to a better life for children and future generations, and it is hoped that every innovative step taken helps bring society closer to a CO2-neutral world…
