WCB Original Series

Building the World’s No.1 Cleaning Show from Scratch

Follow You Denny’s public record of building WCB Expo, from the industry experiences that shaped the idea to the decisions, setbacks and connections behind the show.

6 Published EpisodesLatest update: 2026-09-01

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  1. A hard floor washer, robot vacuum and livestream setup leading into the golden age of China’s cleaning industry
    Episode 03

    The Golden Age Begins

    Pandemic demand, livestream commerce and capital turned 2020 into the beginning of a golden age for China’s cleaning-appliance industry.

    2026-08-0317 min read
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  2. Cleaning appliances climbing toward the peak of a golden age before a steep decline
    Episode 04

    The Peak of the Golden Age

    Capital, livestream commerce, floor washers and robot vacuums pushed China’s cleaning industry to its 2021 peak. Almost everyone believed the boom would last.

    2026-08-0914 min read
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  3. Cleaning appliances at the bottom of an inventory cliff as the industry begins to change direction
    Episode 05

    Hitting Rock Bottom

    The 2021 boom returned as unsold inventory. Floor-washer brands fought without profit, all-in-one stations reset robot vacuums, and new outdoor-robot bets began.

    2026-08-1612 min read
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  4. A crowded trade show and an ambitious pet-care machine give way to a simple handheld vacuum on an upward path
    Episode 06

    New Hope

    Customers returned to China, but orders did not. All-in-one robot vacuums found overseas profits, while one ordinary vacuum rescued a failed product bet.

    2026-09-0110 min read
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