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Vileda
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Spain
Vileda is a German household and professional cleaning brand owned by Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions. Vileda is ultimately owned by Freudenberg & Co. KG, a family-owned group headquartered in Weinheim, Germany.
vileda.comOwnership chain
- BrandViledaGermany
- Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH
- Freudenberg SE
- Ultimate ownerFreudenberg & Co. KGGermany
About Vileda
What is Vileda?
Vileda is a cleaning products brand that serves household and professional users. The brand is part of Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, which also markets cleaning brands including O-Cedar, Gimi, Oates, Gala, Wettex and Marigold. Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is represented in more than 35 countries.
Who owns Vileda?
Vileda is ultimately owned by Freudenberg & Co. KG, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Vileda, Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH, Freudenberg SE, and Freudenberg & Co. KG. Freudenberg & Co. KG is a family-owned group with continuous family ownership since its founding in 1849.
Where does Vileda come from?
Vileda originated in Weinheim, Germany. The brand's origins date to the 1940s, when Freudenberg employees developed a cleaning cloth from nonwoven material left over from production. Vileda was registered with the German Patent Office on 1 October 1948. The name Vileda comes from the German phrase wie Leder, meaning like leather, because the cloth felt similar to chamois leather.
What products does Vileda make?
Vileda makes household and professional cleaning products. Its product range includes floor cleaning systems, mops, microfiber cloths, window cleaning products, laundry care products, gloves, sponges, abrasives and cleaning sets. Vileda Professional supplies cleaning solutions for sectors including healthcare, cleanrooms, building cleaning, hotels and restaurants.
Frequently asked questions about Vileda
Is Vileda a German brand?
- Yes. Vileda originated in Weinheim, Germany, and has been headquartered there. The brand was registered in Germany in 1948.
Is Vileda owned by Freudenberg?
- Yes. Vileda is owned through Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH and is ultimately owned by Freudenberg & Co. KG.
What does the name Vileda mean?
- Vileda comes from the German phrase wie Leder, which means like leather. The name refers to the original cloth's leather-like feel.
Does Vileda make products for professional cleaners?
- Yes. Vileda Professional provides cleaning products and systems for professional settings, including healthcare, cleanrooms, building cleaning, hotels and restaurants.
When was the first Vileda product introduced?
- The first Vileda window cleaning cloth was introduced to the market in 1948. The brand was registered on 1 October of that year.
Sources: freudenberg.com: 2023 07 11 freudenberg home and cleaning solutions acquires vermop, freudenberg-homeandcleaningsolutions.com, ce.vileda-professional.com, ru.wikipedia.org, freudenberg.com: 2022 FreudenbergGroup AnnualReport2021.pdf, de.wikipedia.org, freudenberg.com: freudenberg presents financials for 2025, freudenberg.com: en
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Products from Vileda
38- Vileda UltraMat Flat MopKitchenware – floor cleaning system
- Vileda Ansell WORKmates Multi Purpose Latex Disposable GlovesCleaning product – Household Gloves
- Vileda 100% Recycled Microfibre ClothsCleaning product – Microfibre cloth
- Vileda SuperMocio Soft Mop RefillCleaning product – mop refill
- Vileda Cleaning ClothsCleaning product – Multi-purpose cleaning cloth
- Vileda SqueegeeCleaning product – Window and surface squeegee
- Vileda Salvauñas Plus scouring spongeCleaning product – scouring sponge
- Vileda cleaning equipmentCleaning product – Household cleaning tools and equipment
- Vileda Ultramax Mop & Bucket SetCleaning product – floor cleaning system
- Vileda Floor MopCleaning product – floor cleaning system
- Vileda Super Grip latex glovesPersonal care – hygiene
- Vileda Turbo Smart Spin MopCleaning product – spin mop and bucket system
- Vileda broomCleaning product – broom
- Vileda broom head refillCleaning product – broom head refill
- Vileda UltraMax 2in1 Microfibre RefillCleaning product – Mop refill
- Vileda Magic MopKitchenware – Cleaning Tool
- Vileda Diamond ironing boardKitchenware – household laundry equipment
- Vileda Salva-unhas Plus scouring spongeCleaning product – scouring sponge
- Vileda Handi DishCleaning product – dishwashing sponge
- Vileda cleaning clothCleaning product – microfibre or scouring cloth
- Vileda Pro Clean Scouring SpongeCleaning product – Scouring sponge
- Vileda Easy Wring & CleanCleaning product – Spin Mop and Bucket Set
- Vileda Original Sponge ClothCleaning product – sponge cloth
- Vileda Fregona (Mop)Cleaning product – Floor mop and cleaning tools
and 14 more products