Guidance

The benefits of microfibre cloth and steam cleaning technology

This report explains the implications and benefits of an integrated approach to hospital cleaning which utilises a combination of microfibre cleaning materials and periodic steam cleaning.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 4 March 2008

Applies to England

Documents

An integrated approach to hospital cleaning: microfibre cloth and steam cleaning technology

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Details

Recent research concluded that both microfibre materials and steam cleaning have a proven ability to raise levels of both aesthetic and microbiological cleanliness, particularly when employed together as an integrated cleaning programme.

Published 4 March 2008