Where / Public & Shared Spaces
Hospitals & medical facilities
Cleaning and hygiene products are fundamental to modern healthcare. In hospitals and medical facilities, they help prevent healthcare-associated infections, maintain sterile environments, protect vulnerable patients and ensure safe conditions for surgery, treatment and recovery.
Effective hygiene protocols support every aspect of patient care, from operating theatres and intensive care units to waiting rooms and ambulances. They also help reduce the spread of antibiotic-resistant organisms and protect healthcare workers and visitors.
Beyond infection prevention, clean and hygienic healthcare environments also contribute to patient comfort, reassurance and wellbeing. Fresh, well-maintained spaces help create calmer and more dignified environments for patients and families during stressful moments, while also improving confidence and working conditions for healthcare professionals.
Examples of products used in hospitals and medical facilities
Surface disinfectants
Surgical hand sanitisers
Instrument disinfectants and sterilisation products
Floor cleaners and degreasers
Medical wipes and disinfectant wipes
Laundry care products
Toilet and bathroom cleaners
Toilet and bathroom cleaners
Air purification and odour control systems
PPE-compatible cleaning agents
Biohazard and spill response products
Pest and insect control products
Patient room and waiting area cleaning products
Kitchen cleaning & dishwashing products
The key role of cleaning & hygiene products
Improve comfort, dignity and wellbeing for patients and visitors through clean facilities
Prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses and fungi
Protect immunocompromised patients
Reduce healthcare-associated infections
Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols
Maintain sterile surgical and treatment areas
Key facts
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According to the World Health Organization, appropriate hand hygiene can prevent up to 50% of avoidable infections acquired during healthcare delivery.
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Healthcare associated infections are responsible for 6% of global hospital budgets.
Frequently touched surfaces such as bed rails, door handles, monitors and medical equipment can harbour pathogens for hours, days or even weeks if not properly cleaned.
Investing 1€ in improving hand hygiene in healthcare settings returns about €24.6 in economic returns.
Frequently touched surfaces such as bed rails, door handles, monitors and medical equipment can harbour pathogens for hours, days or even weeks if not properly cleaned.
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According to the WHO, effective infection prevention and control programmes, including hygiene and cleaning measures, can prevent up to 70% of healthcare-associated infections