KleanApp has built its reputation on delivering practical digital tools for cleaning companies across the DACH region. At the core of its platform sits an NFC-based time tracking and attendance system that allows employees to tap NFC tags at job sites to log their presence in real time. This contactless approach eliminates paper timesheets and manual check-ins, giving operators accurate data on who is working where and when.

The platform supports NFC alongside barcode and terminal-based technologies, but it is the NFC component that stands out for its simplicity and reliability. NFC tags are inexpensive, durable, and require no battery or maintenance once deployed. For cleaning companies managing thousands of facilities, this makes NFC an ideal choice for scalable workforce tracking. Staff simply tap their smartphone or NFC-enabled device against a tag mounted at each location, and the system records the interaction instantly.

Beyond time tracking, KleanApp offers a suite of operational tools including quality inspections, DIN-compliant assessments, intelligent ticketing, and audit management. The platform is trusted by seven of Germany’s top 20 facility management companies and operates across thousands of sites throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

For zvoove, this acquisition follows the August 2025 purchase of Danish platform CleanManager and represents a deliberate push to build a comprehensive digital ecosystem for the cleaning industry. CEO Oliver Muhr described KleanApp as filling a critical gap in specialized quality management, while founder Dr.-Ing. Tobias Schittkowski said that joining zvoove would allow the platform’s vision to reach far more companies across Europe.

The combined zvoove Clean platform now covers the full cleaning company lifecycle, from workforce scheduling and NFC-powered attendance tracking through to quality control and compliance management. The group currently manages operations for approximately 3 million workers with 24 billion euros in annual payroll flowing through its ecosystem.

The acquisition highlights a broader trend in the facilities management sector, where NFC technology is increasingly replacing older methods of time and attendance capture. As cleaning companies look to digitize operations at scale, the low cost and ease of deployment associated with NFC tags make them a natural fit for environments where thousands of locations need to be monitored without complex infrastructure.

With KleanApp now part of its portfolio, zvoove is well positioned to push NFC-enabled operations management across new European markets in the months ahead.

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The NFC Checkpoint is a double-sided custom printed PVC tag measuring 1.2mm thick. It is both waterproof and dustproof, with an integrated antenna and chip sealed within the body. Two chip variants are available – the NTAG213 for standard applications, and the NTAG424 for environments where anti-cloning encryption security is required. The tags come in 60mm and 100mm sizes and are compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones.

The concept behind the product is straightforward. A checkpoint tag gets installed at a fixed location, such as a depot entrance, a building lobby, or a patrol route marker. When a worker, courier, or contractor arrives, they simply tap their phone against the tag. That single tap logs a timestamp, the user’s location, and their user ID, then transmits the data securely to whatever backend system the organisation is using.

What makes this approach stand out from alternatives is the security model. GPS-based check-in systems have long been vulnerable to location spoofing, and QR codes can be photographed and shared between users. An NFC tap requires genuine physical proximity to the tag, which eliminates both of those attack vectors. For organisations running the NTAG424 variant, there is an additional layer of protection through cryptographic authentication that prevents tag cloning.

The practical applications span several industries. Courier and delivery companies can use the tags for depot registration and route verification. Facilities managers can track contractor attendance without relying on paper sign-in sheets. Security firms can verify that patrol officers are physically visiting each checkpoint on their rounds. And any business with shift workers can use them as a frictionless clock-in and clock-out system, replacing badge readers or manual timesheets.

The simplicity of the interaction is worth highlighting. There are no apps to open, no forms to fill out, and no passwords to remember. A single tap handles everything, which means adoption rates tend to be high even among less tech-savvy users.

With workforce verification and compliance becoming increasingly important across regulated industries, products like the NFC Checkpoint address a real operational need. The combination of physical security, ease of use, and flexible deployment makes it a practical solution for organisations looking to move beyond honour-based attendance systems.

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