Cleaning in healthcare is directly tied to patient safety, infection prevention, and trust. Clean facilities reduce infection risks, support recovery, and reassure staff and visitors that every space is safe and hygienic.

Hospitals and clinics operate under strict regulations and heavy time pressures. Cleaning often takes place during the daytime, around staff, patients, and visitors. Standards are different across areas — from administrative offices to high-risk zones like operating theaters — so it is often necessary to have a variety of machines in your fleet for specific tasks. 

Healthcare teams use scrubber dryers for floors, mobile vacuums and wet/dry vacs with advanced filtration for dust control, and sweepers for larger indoor/outdoor areas. Low-noise and easy-to-use designs are especially important in sensitive environments. 

Proper cleaning reduces infection risks, minimizes slips and falls, and improves air quality by controlling dust and contaminants. For staff, ergonomic and intuitive machines reduce physical strain and help ensure consistent cleaning results, even under time pressure.

Our machines are durable, reliable, and built to perform in demanding environments with minimal maintenance. And with our global Nilfisk Service network , you can count on quick support, fast repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

Nilfisk machines are designed to reduce water, energy, and detergent use while being ergonomic and intuitive for staff. That means lower costs, smarter resource use, improved employee wellbeing, and measurable progress toward ESG goals — all without compromising hygiene or safety. Learn more about our commitment to sustainability. 

To support ESG reporting, Nilfisk provides a CO₂ calculator hat lets you estimate the carbon footprint of your machines. This helps healthcare facilities make informed, sustainable procurement decisions.