Xeros Cleaning System by Xeros has been named a 2014 Award Finalist in the Energy/Sustainability category by the internationally renowned Edison Awards. The awards, inspired by Thomas Edison's persistence and inventiveness, recognize innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy.

"It's exciting to see companies like Xeros continuing Thomas Edison's legacy of challenging conventional thinking," said Frank Bonafilia, Edison Awards' executive director. "Edison Awards recognizes the game-changing products and services, and the teams that brought them to consumers."

"We're honored to be chosen as a finalist for this prestigious award and to be recognized for our innovation in energy savings and sustainability," said Jonathan Benjamin, president, Xeros North America.

With the Xeros Commercial Laundry System, industrial laundries, hotels, fitness centers, and dry cleaners deliver superior cleaning results using polymer bead technology as compared to traditional "soap and water" methods. According to the company, the technology works because of the beads' molecular structure, combined with a proprietary detergent solution.The reusable beads have a lifespan of hundreds of washes before being collected and recycled for reintroduction into the polymer supply chain. The patented, award-winning system uses 70 percent less water, up to 50 percent less energy, and approximately 50 percent less detergent, the company adds.