Sectors · Care Homes
Floor cleaning for care home environments.
Residential care settings need floors that are safe, dignified and hygienically clean — maintained quietly and sensitively around the daily routines of residents and staff.
The Challenge
Care home floors must balance safety, dignity and hygiene.
Residents are often elderly or vulnerable, meaning slip hazards, chemical exposure and noise are serious concerns. Floors must be kept hygienically clean while the environment remains calm and homely.
Cleaning teams work around meal times, activities and rest periods. Corridors, communal lounges, dining rooms, en-suite bathrooms and bedrooms all need different approaches — and the right machine makes every one of those tasks faster, quieter and more effective.
Common floor cleaning challenges:
Slip risk from wet floors — particularly critical for elderly residents
Scrubber dryers leave the floor genuinely dry in a single pass — no cones, no waiting, no risk.
En-suite bathrooms and shared washrooms requiring frequent hygienic cleans
Compact upright scrubber dryers and steam machines get into cubicles and around fittings where a mop just smears.
Communal dining areas needing rapid turnaround between meals
A mid-size scrubber dryer clears a dining room faster than two staff with mops — and leaves the floor dry before the tables go back out.
Corridors and circulation areas with continuous foot and wheelchair traffic
Walk-behind scrubber dryers hold a wide path at walking pace — no downtime, no disruption to residents.
Bedrooms and lounges requiring quiet, low-disruption cleaning
Battery uprights run quietly enough for occupied rooms — specifically spec'd for environments where noise is a concern.
Infection control obligations across the entire facility
Compact, easy-to-clean scrubber dryers can stay in isolation rooms rather than travelling between them, and tanks designed for full access clean out properly between uses. For surfaces that need active sanitisation, the Truvox Multiwash 340 Steam runs at 100°C.
Recommended Machines
The right machine for every care home space.
We recommend, demonstrate and support the machines that match each area of your home — nothing generic, everything tailored.
Care homes present one of the most sensitive cleaning environments — residents live here, and their comfort, dignity and safety come first. Machines need to be quiet enough for bedrooms, compact enough for en-suite bathrooms, and rigorous enough for CQC infection-control standards. Our Multiwash range works across both carpet and hard floors, making it ideal for the mixed flooring found throughout most care homes — and the Steam version washes, sanitises and dries in a single pass without any chemicals, removing risk for vulnerable residents. As your needs grow, our full range of scrubber dryers, vacuums, sweepers and carpet cleaners ensures every space is covered, from individual rooms through to dining halls and corridors.
Walk-Behind Scrubber Dryers 4
Nilfisk
Dryft
Tank Size
2.5 L
Cleaning Width
390 mm
Scrub Deck
Orbital
Run Time
Up to 75 mins (spare battery available)
Coverage
1,644 m²/hr
Brush Speed
4,200 RPM
- Patented 50 mm low-profile head reaches underneath partitions, sinks, urinals and furniture — places traditional scrubbers physically can't go.
- 4,200 rpm orbital scrub head delivers a deeper clean than mopping, with 75% less walking thanks to the agile S-motion glide.
- 1,644 m²/hour productivity thanks to the unique S-motion — significantly faster than traditional walk-behind methods.
- Orbital scrub head uses only one-third the water of comparable machines — the 2.5-litre tank refills at any sink, extending runtime between top-ups.
Truvox
Multiwash PRO 340 Battery
Tank Size
4 L (7 L option)
Cleaning Width
340 mm
Scrub Deck
Cylindrical
Run Time
Up to 60 mins (spare battery available)
Brush RPM
400 rpm
Charge Time
2 hours
- One head, multiple floor types — counter-rotating cylindrical brushes wash, scrub and dry hard floors, carpets, entrance matting, escalators, non-slip safety floors, studded rubber and tiles in a single pass.
- 60 minutes of cordless run-time per charge — clean lifts, stairwells, and any back-of-house area without hunting for a socket, and no trailing cable for staff or guests to trip over.
- Quick-change battery system with a 2-hour full recharge — keep one pack on charge while the other works, and you'll never lose productivity to a flat battery.
Truvox
Multiwash PRO 340 Steam
Tank Size
4 L (7 L option)
Cleaning Width
340 mm
Scrub Deck
Cylindrical
Run Time
Mains powered
Brush RPM
650 rpm
Bacteria Kill Rate
>99.99%
- No chemicals. No exceptions. Sanitises floors with 100°C steam alone — eliminating chemical cost, storage, COSHH paperwork and environmental impact in one move.
- Lab-certified bacteria kill rate of >99.99% on S. aureus, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis — proven safe for healthcare, food prep, education and any hygiene-critical environment.
- Excels on traditionally tricky-to-clean non-slip flooring — counter-rotating brushes work into the grain at 650 rpm to lift dirt that mops and flat-pad scrubbers leave behind, with the addition of steam to leave floors clean, dry and sanitised in a single pass.
Nilfisk
SC351
Tank Size
11 L
Cleaning Width
14"
Scrub Deck
Disc
Run Time
Up to 90 mins (2 hr charge)
Coverage
890 m²/hr (actual)
Brush Pressure
30 kg
- Cleans and dries forward AND backward — reach under tables, between shelves and around chair legs in hospital wards, waiting areas, schools, offices, changing rooms and canteens no other scrubber can access.
- Lithium-ion battery with a 2-hour standard charge — quick enough to recharge between shifts.
- 30 kg of brush pressure transforms floors that traditionally could only be reached with a mop — outstanding cleaning effectiveness in a machine light enough to lift one-handed.
- 2.7× faster than traditional mopping with an estimated 890 m²/hour coverage — a serious productivity uplift over manual methods, with consistent results every time.
Walk-Behind Sweepers 1
Nilfisk
SW250 Manual Sweeper
Power Source
Manual (gear-and-belt drive)
Run Time
Continuous (no battery)
Hopper Volume
38 L
Cleaning Width
920 mm (with 2 side brooms)
Coverage
3,680 m²/h theoretical · 1,840 m²/h actual
- Zero running costs and virtually zero maintenance — no motor, no battery, no charging infrastructure. The broom is driven by a gear-and-belt system as the operator pushes forward. Nothing to plug in, nothing to break down.
- At 20 kg with two side brooms covering a 920 mm path, the SW250 clears car parks, playgrounds, and paths up to six times faster than a manual broom — ideal for collecting leaves, litter, and light debris outside schools, care homes, and public buildings where visitor perception matters.
- A 38-litre hopper with hold-open lid doubles as a waste receptacle — sweep the area, empty a rubbish bin into it, and tip the lot in one visit to the skip. Less walking, more productive rounds.
- Silent operation and zero emissions. With no engine or battery, the SW250 runs during the day without disturbing anyone, and stores anywhere — even upright against a wall when space is at a premium.
Vacuums 5
Nilfisk
VU200
Capacity
0.8 L (bagless)
Weight
2.97 kg
Filtration
HEPA 14
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
Up to 60 mins (Eco)
Cleaning Modes
Eco / Normal / Turbo
- Under 3 kg and cordless — mounts directly to the cleaning cart so operators can grab, clean and return in seconds, without breaking their workflow.
- Three cleaning modes (Eco, Normal, Turbo) adapt power to the task, stretching battery life to 60 minutes in Eco mode for maximum coverage between charges.
- HEPA 14 filtration retains 99.99% of airborne particles — the highest filtration grade in the vacuum range, ideal for sensitive and clinical environments.
- Bagless design with a transparent 0.8 L bin means you see when it needs emptying and do so in seconds — zero ongoing consumable cost on replacement bags.
Nilfisk
VP300
Capacity
10 L
Weight
4.5 kg
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Mains (detachable cord)
Cord Length
10 m
Sound Level
51 dB(A)
- At just 4.5 kg with a compact footprint, operators work comfortably through long shifts — and the machine stores anywhere between uses.
- HEPA 13 filtration captures fine dust and allergens, making this the right vacuum for healthcare, education and any environment where air quality matters.
- Colour-coded touchpoints and tool-free maintenance mean any operator can use and service this vacuum confidently from day one — no training manual required.
- Quiet 51 dB(A) operation lets your team vacuum during occupied hours without disturbing patients, pupils or office workers.
Nilfisk
VP500
Capacity
10 L
Weight
5 kg (+ 1.8 kg battery)
Filtration
HEPA
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
Up to 90 mins
Sound Level
52 dB(A)
- No trailing cable means no trip hazards, no hunting for sockets, and no wasted time winding and unwinding — just pick up and go.
- Up to 90 minutes of battery runtime covers large areas on a single charge, with swappable batteries for unlimited uptime across a full shift.
- Daytime cleaning made practical — at 52 dB(A), vacuum offices, reception areas and corridors while people work around you.
- Delivers mains-equivalent suction at 190 W with HEPA filtration as standard — the freedom of cordless with zero compromise on performance or air quality.
Nilfisk
VU500
Capacity
3.5 L
Cleaning Width
12"
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Mains
Cord Length
10 m
Weight
8 kg
- Self-adjusting brush height switches seamlessly between carpet pile depths and hard floors — no manual adjustment needed, just push and clean.
- The 12" cleaning head and slim 8 kg chassis manoeuvre easily around desks, bedside furniture, and along narrow corridors — covering the routes where wider uprights fight every chair leg.
- HEPA 13 filtration meets stringent environmental and health standards — essential for education and healthcare settings where air quality is non-negotiable.
- Tool-free brush removal and a detachable power cable mean servicing takes minutes, not hours — keeping your machines in use and your costs down.
Truvox
Valet Battery Upright II
Capacity
7 L
Cleaning Width
12" (30 cm)
Filtration
HEPA 13
Power Source
Battery
Run Time
50 mins (2.5 hr charge)
Weight
5.5 kg
- Lays completely flat to reach under beds, desks and tables — clean every inch of hotel rooms, care home bedrooms and hospital wards where under-furniture access matters most.
- 50 minutes of cordless runtime on a removable lithium-ion battery — keep one pack on charge while the other works, and clean during opening hours without trailing cables across walkways.
- Self-adjusting nozzle with edge-cleaning and fitted squeegee — effective on both carpets and hard floors, with a HEPA 13 media bag that captures fine particles for cleaner air on every pass.
Carpet Cleaners 1
Truvox
Hydromist Compact
Solution Tank
14 L
Recovery Tank
11.5 L
Cleaning Width
10" (24.5 cm)
Brush Speed
800–1,000 rpm
Weight
22.5 kg
Cord Length
12 m
- Folds to 66 cm tall and weighs just 22.5 kg — fits most car boots, slips into tight cleaning cupboards, and tackles between-furniture spots that bigger machines can't reach.
- All-in-one extraction with a powered agitating brush — sprays, scrubs and recovers in a single pass, with a 56 L/s vacuum that lifts moisture out fast for shorter dry times.
- Manufactured in Great Britain with an optional upholstery kit — extend the same deep-clean to chairs, sofas and fabric screens, with a removable recovery tank that empties in seconds.
Steam Cleaners 1
Nilfisk
SDV8000
Steam Pressure
8 bar
Steam Temperature
170 °C
Boiler Volume
3.3 L (continuous fill)
Cold Water Tank
5 L
Detergent Tank
2.5 L
Weight
40 kg
- Combined steam, detergent and vacuum in a single machine — delivers 170 °C steam at 8 bar pressure while simultaneously vacuuming moisture and debris, leaving surfaces hygienically clean and dry in one pass.
- Continuous-fill 3.3 L stainless steel boiler means no downtime waiting for refills — top up the 5 L cold water tank on the move and the machine keeps producing steam without interruption.
- Certified effective against MRSA and other super-bugs — the 2.5 L detergent tank adds targeted cleaning chemistry on top of high-pressure steam for encrusted stains and sanitisation-critical environments.
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