About
A Made-in-Greece manufacturer developing and producing highly regarded personal care and home care products for national and international markets.
Cleanway is a Greek manufacturer of home care and personal care products founded in 1987 by chemists Panayotis Zachmanoglou and Antonios Bonos.
The company develops and produces a wide portfolio for home and professional applications, serving both its own brands and private label partners. Today the portfolio includes more than 980 product codes, distributed through wholesalers, retailers and international partners. Leading retail chains in Greece and abroad trust
Cleanway for the development and production of private label products.
Production takes place in company-owned facilities in Oinofyta, Greece, combining manufacturing capacity with in-house research and quality control.
With exports in 12 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa, Cleanway continues to expand through long-term partnerships and reliable manufacturing capabilities.
Own Brands & Exports
Cleanway develops and manufactures a portfolio of brands covering home care, personal care, pet care and professional cleaning solutions.
Each brand follows a clear product architecture allowing retailers and distributors to address different consumer needs and price segments: premium, value-driven or environmentally responsible.
Across all brands, the common objective remains consistent: effective formulations and reliable performance.
Cleanway brands are exported to more than 12 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Herbellis
Premium facial care combining Greek natural ingredients with advanced cosmetic science for visible, clinically tested skincare results.
Penelope
Natural bath and body care combining Greek herbs, donkey milk and natural mediterranean-inspired ingredients for gentle everyday family skincare.
Tango
A complete, accessible face, body and hair care line offering reliable formulations and consistent quality across international markets.
Solero
Practical everyday cleaning products developed to deliver reliable performance at an accessible price point.
Questo
Cleanway’s original brand since 1987, offering high-performance cleaning solutions across key household and professional categories.
Green Life Eco-label
Cleaning products designed with verified environmental credentials, including EU Ecolabel certified formulations.
Cleanway’s product portfolio has been developed through an internal R&D department staffed by chemists, chemical engineers, environmental engineers and biologists.
The team collaborates with research institutions and accredited laboratories in Greece and Europe, including the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Technical University of Denmark, supporting the development of innovative formulations and environmentally responsible solutions.
Research activity has included participation as leading partner in innovation programs such as Nano-UV-Extracts, which explored the use of natural bioactive compounds, resulting in peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Product development combines scientific research, regulatory compliance and market understanding to deliver formulations suitable for international markets and retail requirements.
Quality And Recognition
The quality of the company's products and operations has been confirmed by certification bodies, competitions, independent laboratory and consumer evaluations. The quality of the company's products and operations has been confirmed by certification bodies, competitions, independent laboratory and consumer evaluations.
European Competition Distinction
Distinction in a European Competition: in 2005 the company took 1st place in a European Competition held by the CARREFOUR Europe Group for the selection of the producer of private label liquid fabric softeners. It is worth noting that the largest factories producing similar products in the world (including McBRIDE, the largest producer of private label products in the world) participated in this competition and the evaluation was carried out by the French EUROFINS laboratory.
Clinical Studies
Proven action through clinical studies.
Consumer bodies Awarded
They have been awarded by consumer bodies. Tango body emulsions were tested and evaluated by 1,105 people from the Greek consumer club zampple and 1,200 people from the Canadian TopBox club. In both Greece and Canada Tango quality was rated better or equal by market leaders.
International Award
International award. Penelope Olive body lotion won the first “Best Emerging Cosmetic Product” award at the Global Beauty and Wellness Awards (GBWA) in 2022.
ISO Standards for operations
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- ISO 22716 Cosmetic GMP
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management
Sustainability claims verified
- RSPO Certified Member (MB)
- EU Ecolabel
- ISO 14067:2018 Carbon Footprint
ESG
Responsible Business Practices
Cleanway develops environmentally responsible products supported by ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 14067 carbon footprint certification, RSPO membership, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applied to raw materials, formulations and packaging since 2011.
The company maintains equal opportunity employment policies, works with certified Greek and European suppliers, and chooses suppliers with environmental and social impact such as Fabric Republic.
It also supports organizations including the Hellenic Donkey Center, KYCLOS, Reto Hellas and Iliachtida, while co-founder Panayotis Zachmanoglou has been recognized by the UNESCO Piraeus and Islands Group for his longstanding social contribution.
1987-2004
- 1987
TANGO body milks got an award from a Greek consumers body - 1990
Certified with ISO14001 for environmental management systems - 2000
Exports to Africa, Business trip in China, participation in COSMOPROF, the biggest cosmetics fair in the world. - 2002
Major chains carrying products are: AB (Delhaize Group); Makro C & C, OK-Market; Market-in; Jumbo - 2004
Cleanway was awarded a European R&D fund for sunscreen innovation. Herbellis effectiveness proven by clinical trial
2006-2014
- 2021
TANGO body milks got an award from a Greek consumers body - 2022
Certified with ISO14001 for environmental management systems - 2023
Exports to Africa, Business trip in China, participation in COSMOPROF, the biggest cosmetics fair in the world. - 2024
Major chains carrying products are: AB (Delhaize Group); Makro C & C, OK-Market; Market-in; Jumbo
2015-2020
- 2015
TANGO body milks got an award from a Greek consumers body - 2017
Certified with ISO14001 for environmental management systems - 2018
Exports to Africa, Business trip in China, participation in COSMOPROF, the biggest cosmetics fair in the world. - 2019
Major chains carrying products are: AB (Delhaize Group); Makro C & C, OK-Market; Market-in; Jumbo - 2020
Cleanway was awarded a European R&D fund for sunscreen innovation. Herbellis effectiveness proven by clinical trial
2021-2026
- 2021
TANGO body milks got an award from a Greek consumers body - 2022
Certified with ISO14001 for environmental management systems - 2023
Exports to Africa, Business trip in China, participation in COSMOPROF, the biggest cosmetics fair in the world. - 2024
Major chains carrying products are: AB (Delhaize Group); Makro C & C, OK-Market; Market-in; Jumbo
