Barnsley-based cleaning innovation brand Vamoosh has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 for International Trade, recognising what the company describes as a period of exceptional global expansion and export growth. Vamoosh is one of 185 organisations nationally to receive a King’s Award this year, with the winners announced today (Wednesday 6 May).

Founded in 2016, Vamoosh was developed by Cares Laboratory and launched its breakthrough Pet Hair Dissolver in 2017, designed to tackle the household problem of removing stubborn pet hair from fabrics in the wash.

The brand says the product is the world’s first and only of its kind, with patent protection in more than 30 countries, including the United Kingdom. Since then, Vamoosh has expanded into a wider range, including washing machine cleaners, fabric care solutions and other household products, and is now stocked in over 5,000 UK retail outlets across grocery, pet, DIY and value channels.

International trade has been a major driver of the company’s recent growth. Over the past 18 months, Vamoosh says its export partners have increased from four to 12 globally, with exports rising 440% over three years and products now sold in more than 30 countries, including Australia, Germany, South Africa, the Nordics and the USA. The company highlights retail listings including Target (USA), Aldi (Australia), EDEKA (Germany) and DM (across Europe), and says North America is expected to become its largest export market within three years following an initial launch in 600 Target stores.

Commenting on the award, founder Tom Abbey said:

“We’re absolutely delighted to receive the King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. To see the growth of Vamoosh recognised in such a prestigious way is an honour for the whole team. Over the last few years, we’ve worked incredibly hard to grow the brand internationally, bringing our patented innovations to households around the world, so it’s fantastic to see those efforts recognised with the UK’s highest business award. This achievement is a real reflection of the passion, dedication and innovation across the entire Vamoosh team, and we’re excited for what the future holds.”

The King’s Awards for Enterprise (formerly The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise) were renamed in 2023. Now in its 60th year, the programme remains one of the UK’s most prestigious business accolades, with winners able to use the King’s Awards Emblem for the next five years.