Healthcare Case Studies

Challenge

A large care home facility was facing mounting challenges maintaining hygiene across resident rooms and communal areas. Constant disinfecting of high-touch surfaces — including metal bed frames, door handles, and plastic furniture — was driving surface wear and increasing the rate of asset replacement.

Soft furnishings were particularly difficult to sanitise effectively, and the shaping of frames made thorough disinfection unreliable. Lower glazing standards and fading on vinyl flooring were also becoming a concern, as attention remained fixed on infection control. 

"We were disinfecting constantly, but we still felt exposed to risks. The metal and plastic surfaces were taking a real hit, and replacements were happening more often than they should."

Facilities Manager 

Two key issues emerged:

• High Wear from Intensive Cleaning: Frequent chemical use on hard surfaces led to fading and deterioration. Plastic chairs and bed frames were degrading faster than budgeted due to constant wiping and harsh products. 

• Inconsistent Hygiene Assurance: Textiles and hard-to-clean surfaces presented an ongoing risk. Despite daily disinfection, ensuring full coverage on complex surfaces was difficult, and staff confidence remained low.

Solution

The coating was applied during scheduled maintenance windows, with in-house teams trained for safe and consistent application. This created a surface protection system that made daily cleaning easier and more effective, without the constant strain of deep disinfection routines.

Results

“Our surfaces now stay cleaner with less effort. The team works faster, and our assets are holding up far better than before. We feel more confident in both hygiene and appearance.”

Head of Operations

By reducing dependency on chemicals and improving surface resilience, the site saw measurable upgrades in hygiene standards, staff efficiency, and asset longevity — while reducing risk and overall cleaning burden.