Improved everyday living: designing in cleanliness

Paul Willocks, marketing manager for Addmaster, discusses how care home operators can employ solutions such as innovative surface treatments, antimicrobial technology, and easy-to-clean furniture to create environments that remain cleaner for longer

In care home environments today, maintaining high standards of cleanliness is about more than cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists. Increasingly, it involves embedding technology into the very fabric of the building. With advances in material science and surface technologies, it is now possible to design care spaces that actively support ongoing cleanliness as part of their everyday function.

This shift reflects a broader change in how we view cleanliness in shared living environments. Rather than treating it as an operational task alone, cleanliness is now being recognised as a design priority. From the moment a care home is conceived, from the choice of building materials to the layout of shared spaces, each element presents an opportunity to create fresher and more comfortable surroundings for both residents and members of staff.

Innovative surface treatments, antimicrobial technology, seamless finishes, and easy-to-clean furniture are just some of the solutions now available to architects and designers. These technologies work to support routine cleaning and create environments that remain cleaner for longer periods.

Log in or register FREE to read the rest

This story is Premium Content and is only available to registered users. Please log in at the top of the page to view the full text. If you don't already have an account, please register with us completely free of charge.

Latest Issues