HEALTHCARE HYGIENE
Clean from the ground up
Gordon McVean, Executive Director at Truvox International, reveals why every surface matters in healthcare hygiene, starting with the floor.
In healthcare environments, cleanliness is far more than a matter of appearance. Effective cleaning is a fundamental part of maintaining hygiene, supporting infection control and giving patients, visitors and staff confidence in the environment around them.
Floors deserve particular attention. They are exposed to constant foot traffic, spills, dirt and debris, yet can sometimes receive less consideration than other surfaces. With healthcare premises incorporating everything from entrance matting and carpets to a variety of hard-floor finishes, maintaining consistently high standards can be challenging. The right equipment can make a significant difference.
Truvox International’s popular and successful Multiwash PRO scrubber dryer range includes the Multiwash PRO Steam, developed to deliver deep cleaning while helping healthcare facilities achieve high standards of floor hygiene. Its counter-rotating brushes provide effective mechanical cleaning, while the steam function helps sanitise floors.
Tested in a certified laboratory to remove >99.99% of S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis bacteria, it improves hygiene and delivers improved infection control, as with the addition of the steam, dirt and grime is removed more easily than with traditional cleaning methods.
The ability to wash, scrub and dry in a single pass means floors can be returned to use quickly. The powerful combination of performance and productivity is particularly valuable in healthcare settings, where cleaning has to take place around the demands of a busy, often 24- hour environment.
The Multiwash PRO Steam is also kinder to the environment, as it cleans using only water and doesn't need any hazardous chemicals or disinfectants.
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However, floors are only one part of the hygiene picture. Door handles, touchpoints, furniture, fixtures and other frequently contacted surfaces can all contribute to the spread of contamination if they’re not cleaned effectively. A
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genuinely clean healthcare environment therefore requires a comprehensive approach, with every surface considered according to its material, level of use and cleaning requirements.
Visibility matters too. Since the pandemic, cleaning has become much more of a front-of-house activity, with operatives often working while patients, visitors and staff are present. Seeing professional, well-maintained equipment being used effectively can provide reassurance and demonstrate that hygiene is being taken seriously.
For facilities managers, this places greater emphasis on selecting equipment that is suited to the environment rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. Factors such as flooring, footfall, available cleaning time and required frequency should all influence equipment selection.
Truvox’s wider range includes solutions for hard floors, carpets and vacuuming, enabling cleaning teams to address different surfaces with appropriate equipment. Site assessments and operator training can further help ensure machines are used correctly and maintained effectively.
We recently launched several new floorcare machines, including the Valet Aqua range that delivers a three-in-one solution – which means fewer machines, fewer compromises and smoother operations for every cleaning team – and the powerful, compact high-performance Hydromist 40 range of carpet cleaners, which offer efficient water extraction for reduced drying times and dependable operation.
Our latest additions are the Valet Backpack PRO and Valet Backpack PRO Battery dry vacuum which give operators the freedom to move effortlessly while delivering powerful performance, boosting productivity and ensuring a thorough clean in large spaces.
Ultimately, infection control begins with a thorough understanding of the entire environment. Floors may be underfoot, but they should never be overlooked. By combining effective floorcare with visible, consistent cleaning of all surfaces, healthcare facilities can create cleaner, more hygienic environments in which patients, visitors and staff can feel confident.
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