Care Home Cleaning Supplies: An infection control review for managers
Effective infection prevention in a care home depends on much more than purchasing disinfectant, gloves and hand sanitiser. Managers need to ensure that the right products are available, suitable for the intended task, stored safely and used consistently by properly trained staff. The product range must also reflect the needs of residents, the layout of […]
Hygiene Management in Care Homes
Hygiene is fundamental to resident safety, infection prevention and quality care. As care homes face increasing operational pressures, investing in professional-grade equipment can help maintain consistently high standards while improving efficiency across key areas such as kitchens and laundry rooms. In busy kitchens, dishwashing systems must deliver reliable hygienic results throughout the day. The Miele […]
July 2026 is Cleaning & Hygiene Month on Care Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Care Briefing we shine a spotlight on a different part of the care sector – and this July we’ll be focusing on Cleaning & Hygiene solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help care industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of […]
Total Hygiene, Total Confidence: The Miele 360PRO approach in care
Miele Professional is a leading provider of commercial laundry and dishwashing solutions for the care industry, trusted by retirement and care homes to deliver the highest standards of hygiene, reliability and operational support. Through its 360PRO approach, Miele Professional goes beyond equipment to provide a complete, end‑to‑end solution tailored to the complex demands of care […]
World’s first germ-killing wallpaper transforms safety in the care industry
Personal safety in the care industry is set to be transformed with the introduction of the world’s first germ-killing wallpaper which eliminates 99.9% of bacteria* and viruses within an hour. A game-changer for high-traffic areas such as hallways, waiting rooms and doctor’s practices. the durable and self-disinfecting wallpaper sits under Grandeco’s new Pure & Protect® […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Norovirus cases up as COVID-19 remain flat in Week 52
The latest national flu and COVID-19 surveillance report, which includes respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) data, and national norovirus and rotavirus surveillance report, shows mixed activity from COVID-19 between week 52 and 51, but increases since the publication of the previous report in week 50. SARS-CoV-2 positivity decreased to 10.1%, from 11.2% in the previous week, according to […]
INFECTION CONTROL MONTH: Adapting to new challenges in the care home
Prompted by heightened awareness of infection risks, notably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, care homes have had to rapidly adapt and implement more stringent hygiene protocols. Here we explore the key trends in infection control within UK, highlighting how they are responding to new challenges to protect their residents, based in insights from attendees at […]
The importance of hygiene in social care settings
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene in care settings is extremely important. Those who live in care are more likely to have a vulnerable or compromised immune system, making them more susceptible to commonly transmitted infections. For this reason, it is integral to the delivery of effective care that residents, visitors and staff take reasonable […]