Kohler Introduces Cleana Toilet Seats to Advance Everyday Bathroom Hygiene

Innovative, non-electric seats automatically lift or close to create cleaner, easier bathroom experiences

KOHLER, Wis., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler introduces the Cleana suite of toilet seats, an innovative series designed to help make bathrooms cleaner, more intuitive, and easier to maintain across commercial and residential environments. Enabled by a portfolio of novel patents for non-electronic seat automation, Cleana toilet seats address common hygiene challenges in high-traffic public restrooms and everyday use in the home.

"We're thrilled to disrupt such an everyday yet underserved product segment. The Cleana toilet seat stands apart because it delivers an automatic, intuitive experience through a patented mechanical design, without relying on electricity, batteries, or sensitive electronics," said Kevin Tang, Product Manager for the Kohler Cleana offering. "The technology turns an everyday fixture into a smart hygiene solution that is easy to install, simple to use, and effortless to maintain. It serves distinct needs in commercial and residential bathrooms that previous technologies did not address."

Cleana Rebound commercial toilet seats stay dramatically cleaner in public men's and family restrooms by preventing messes before they can occur. The seat detects when it's not in use, automatically lifting itself from mess-prone areas. When a guest enters the stall, they can lower the seat using an integrated handle. After being lowered, Cleana's patented mechanism keeps the toilet seat down until shortly after use, giving the user time to stand up, before returning to the upright position for the next user. Cleana Rebound commercial toilet seats comply with ADA requirements.

Cleana Reset residential toilet seats aim to solve the age-old "seat up or down" etiquette issue. The seat uses a proprietary mechanism to automatically lower itself after every use, ensuring it is never left up for the next user. This helps promote greater hygiene and harmony in households. Cleana Reset comes standard with all the features of a high-end toilet seat, including adjustable installation, anti-bacterial coatings, and sophisticated design and comfort.

As the category leader in toilet seats, Kohler is distributing Cleana toilet seats through retail, e-commerce, and professional channels, bringing the technology to a broad range of commercial and residential customers.

Founded by engineers from Boston University and MIT and led by Kevin Tang, Cleana Inc. was established with a vision to transform everyday bathroom hygiene through thoughtful, technology-driven innovation. Its flagship technologies were designed to deliver a better, cleaner bathroom experience, starting with the toilet seat. Kohler's 2024 acquisition of Cleana Inc. brings this expertise into its Kitchen & Bath portfolio and reinforces the company's commitment to practical innovations that help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

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About Kohler Co.

For more than 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in bold design and innovation, dedicated to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives through its kitchen and bath products; wellness products and services; and luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf. Privately held Kohler Co. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. The company also develops sustainable living solutions to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Its Innovation for Good platform addresses pressing issues, such as clean water and safe sanitation, with breakthrough products and services for underserved communities. David Kohler serves as Chair and CEO and represents the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

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