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Floor protector sets the standard for hospital
26 March 2014
3M Scotchgard Resilient Floor Protector has put an added gloss on public perceptions of hygiene at Clane Hospital in County Kildare Ireland, by delivering clean and shiny floors that reflect the hospital’s high standards.

Few environments place such high demands on hygiene and cleanliness as operating theatres. So when Clane wanted to improve public perceptions about floor cleanliness it turned to Industrial Cleaning Equipment (ICE).
ICE recommended that the hospital trial new Scotchgard Resilient Floor Protector from 3M on one of its theatre corridors where the floors were prone to scratching and staining. The hospital was so impressed with its performance that it has since applied the floor protector throughout the three operating theatres, corridors and recovering room, resulting in glossy floors which not only look much cleaner, but are quicker, easier and cheaper to maintain.
Scotchgard Resilient’s hard and durable surface is said to be up to twice as resistant to abrasion as traditional floor finishes when tested under laboratory conditions. In addition, unlike conventional coatings which require chemical stripping, Scotchgard Resilient Floor Protector can be spot-repaired with simple scrubbing, making isolated scratches and unsightly scuff marks quick and economical to remove.