Scrubbing out the superbugs
December 1st 2007 With an increasing focus on hygiene and infection control in the healthcare sector, the NHS
and private hospitals find themselves under the microscope of the media to maintain and
conform to strict cleaning standards.Which is where Kärcher says it can help
The tightening of hygiene standards has seen many NHS trusts
outsource responsibility of its facilities management schemes
to single suppliers such as Kärcher, which claims its products
suit the budgets and cleaning requirements of the healthcare sector.
When cleaning hospitals, it is imperative to identify what needs to
be targeted and adopt the most effective way for it to be cleaned.
Models suited to hospitals include vacuum push sweepers such as
the KM 70/30 for cleaning external grounds and scrubber driers such
as the BR 400, a walk behind unit suitable for scrubbing and polishing
corridors and wards.
With an emphasis on a clean image clean hospital, reception and
large floor areas have become of further importance. Dry tub and
upright vacuums such as the T12/1 and CV 36/2 respectively offer
cleaning solutions, whether it is carpeted or hard flooring. Single Disc
machines, for example the BDS 43 Duo scrubber/polisher, can be used
for those hard to clean or hygienically sensitive areas. Steam cleaners,
such as the DE 4002 and all purpose vacuums like the NT 27/1 offer
competent cleaning for degreasing and sanitising of kitchens and
canteen areas.
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