COVER STORY: A hygiene-first dishwashing approach to infection prevention

Hygiene protocols must be higher for people in care settings who can be more vulnerable to infection.

Residents in care settings are often more vulnerable to infection due to age, underlying conditions, or compromised immune systems. As a result, hygiene protocols must go beyond surface-level cleanliness and deliver consistently high standards across all touchpoints.

Dishwashing plays a key role in this. The Miele MasterLine PFD 404 is built around a hygiene-driven wash system that prioritises safety at every stage. Its freshwater technology ensures that clean water is introduced throughout the wash process, rather than reusing water from earlier stages. This approach helps minimise the risk of cross-contamination and supports consistently thorough results - an essential factor in environments where hygiene cannot be left to chance.

Temperature performance further strengthens this process. With a high temperature final rinse reaching up to 85°C, the machine adds an additional level of thermal disinfection, supporting infection control procedures and aligning with best practice expectations in care settings.

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