Karcher is a global company renowned for its cleaning equipment and systems. Karcher emphasises innovation that benefits people, constantly rethinking systems and designs to improve cleaning efficiency and sustainability. Their motto revolves around making everyday life simpler and cleaner through powerful solutions.
Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies (BCHS) offer a full range of products as leaders in cleaning machinery and cobotics solutions, including those from supply partners Karcher. As a key voice in the industry, Karcher UK and BCHS have teamed up to share their expertise on the importance of choosing the right cleaning machine for the right environment, specifically in clinical and hospital settings.
The successful day-to-day running of busy hospitals and clinics is inextricably linked with modern hygiene and efficiency. The vital importance of maintaining hygiene, in particular the avoidance of nosocomial infections and transmission of germs, must be ensured at all times through optimal care and cleanliness.
This article will discuss the cleaning environment and which product could be used.
Public Areas:
The constant traffic in public areas such as entrances, corridors leaves little time for cleaning. There is a balance between maintenance, interim and deep cleaning.
Core Products to use in Public Areas:
Carpet Cleaners – Our carpet cleaning range delivers thorough cleaning with low residual moisture and quick drying results – ideal for high traffic hallways where both cleanliness and safety are key.
Scrubber Dryers – Scrubber driers for small to large areas. Easy to use, water and energy-saving, plus brilliantly quiet and inconspicuous.
Vacuum Cleaners – Whisper-quiet vacuums with sustainable features such as eco-efficiency are extremely quiet with 40% less energy consumption – economical and eco-friendly.
Robotics/Cobotics – Floor cleaning in public spaces is time-intensive and qualified personnel are scarce. Robotic scrubber dryers are the ideal solution and addition to any cleaning team – cleaning medium and large areas efficiently, just like a standard scrubber dryer; however, their autonomy means they are capable of running 24 hours a day with minimal human intervention.
Sanitary Areas
In sanitary environments with anti-slip flooring – like baths, showers, and changing rooms – manual cleaning often struggles to meet hygiene standards, especially when tackling stubborn residues such as limescale, skin oils, and cosmetics. These areas demand more than surface-level cleanliness, where preventing germ transmission and cross-contamination is critical. That’s where compact, high-performance cleaning machines come in. Designed for structured floors and tight spaces, they deliver deep, hygienic cleaning that reaches into joints and crevices – ensuring a safer, healthier environment.
Core Products to use in Sanitary Areas:
Scrubber Dryers – Clean deep into joints and crevices, easily removing limescale and mould with a compact build ideal for confined spaces. Perfect for maintaining hygienic standards in sanitary areas and exercise baths.
Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaners – Small and large spills are part of everyday life in hospitals. That’s why our wet and dry vacuum cleaners remove coarse dirt: dry, moist or liquid, leaving no time for dirt to settle.
Steam Cleaners – Kind to surfaces but harsh on bacteria, steam is the solution for tackling stubborn residues and nasty bacteria left behind in showers and bathing areas.
Patient Treatment Areas:
Cleaning in sterile areas such as operating theatres and laboratory places high demands on the cleaning systems used. The aim is to achieve and maintain a maximum level of hygiene to avoid nosocomial infections; cleaning machines used in these areas must comply with high hygiene standards. These environments are often very busy, and cleaning operatives are not given enough time to thoroughly clean floors. Cleaning machines can make these high-traffic, potentially cramped areas much cleaner, much quicker.
Core Products to use in Treatment Areas:
Scrubber Dryers – Ergonomic design, ease of manoeuvrability and of course, exceptional quality of cleaning are key elements within environments such as operating theatres. Our compact scrubber dryer range can deliver all three
Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaners – When cables and wires become a hazard within safety-focused areas, trust the ergonomics of our battery-powered vacuum to eliminate the risk of tripping whilst ensuring high suction performance.
Steam Cleaners – Impressively efficient, Karcher Professional steam cleaners deliver reliable and user-friendly operation by cleaning without chemicals, thanks to the certified disinfection process, which kills 99.999% of bacteria.
Kitchen and Catering Areas:
Preparing food for a large number of patients and staff places the highest demand on hygiene. Karcher offers a complete system which follows the HACCP concept and complies with all cleaning standards using special equipment.
Cleaning machines can make a significant difference in all preparation, storage and distribution areas, for cleaning work surfaces and implements, including serving trolleys. For removing stubborn and coarse dirt and are also effective on heavily structured floors.
Core Products to use in Catering Areas:
Compact Scrubber Dryers – Compact floor scrubbers featuring roller technology – ideal for basic and interim cleaning of structured floors in kitchens and cafeterias.
Vacuum Cleaners – Immaculate hygiene into every last crevice. Discover lightweight, strong suction wet and dry vacuum cleaners for professional quality cleaning within hospital kitchens and food prep areas.
Steam Cleaners – Achieve a deep, ultra-hygienic clean without the use of harsh chemical cleaning agents. Maximum sanitisation across sensitive kitchen surfaces, plus hob and cooker safe.
Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies are leading the way in sustainable alternatives and product innovation within the industry, with partnerships like Karcher. Cleaning machines can change the way your team cleans, boosting efficiency and improving the quality of your clean.
