Healthcare facilities have unique floor care issues

In environments such as hospitals and nursing homes there will be a need for optimum hygiene


 A floor’s environment has an impact on the cleaning and maintenance needs, according to an article on the European Cleaning Journal website.

In environments such as hospitals and nursing homes, there will be a need for optimum hygiene. The biggest challenge here is to prevent the spread of infections which means cleaning must be carried out frequently and intensively.

The type of floor can also have a significant impact on the cleaning task, the article said. For instance, porous tile surfaces are perhaps the most difficult types of floor to maintain and polish because the dirt penetrates into the pores of the stone.

These kinds of floors require scrubber dryers equipped with advanced cleaning programs, microfibre pads and appropriate chemicals.

Hospitals in particular often require specialist treatment to reduce bacteria and other contaminants. Twenty-four-hour facilities tend to be the most difficult to maintain. 

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November 16, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


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