At Trovex, we understand that maintaining exceptional hygiene in healthcare environments is essential to patient safety and infection control. The NHS’s updated National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 reinforce this priority, providing a refreshed framework for cleaning practices across all healthcare settings.
These standards signal a renewed focus on collaboration, transparent auditing, and tailored cleaning regimes, particularly in high-risk environments. At Trovex, this approach directly aligns with our purpose: delivering durable, hygienic, and high-performing solutions that help healthcare teams create safer environments every day.
Infection control goes far beyond cleaning alone, it starts with the materials and systems that make up the healthcare environment. At Trovex, we take our one product family, one hygienic finish approach, applying our smooth and consistent hygienic finish principle across the entire built space. From fire-doors and wall protection to wash hand basins and ventilation, every product is developed for ease of maintenance, durability under frequent disinfection, and compliance with NHS hygiene requirements, helping healthcare providers protect patients, staff, and visitors alike.
We’ve summarised the key elements of the NHS 2025 cleanliness standards into this actionable checklist to help you maintain a safe, compliant healthcare environment.
1. Governance & policy
Ensure all cleaning policies and procedures comply with Regulation 13 of the Health and Social Care Act 2022 and CQC outcome 15; document and review regularly.
Embed the NHS compliance grid into contracts with cleaning service providers to make mandatory elements explicit.
2. Collaborative approach
Form a multidisciplinary cleanliness team (board nominee, clinical, non-clinical, estates and patient representatives) to set, oversee and modernise local standards.
Promote collective responsibility: published star ratings reflect whole-area cleanliness across all staff groups.
3. Commitment charter & star ratings
Display the Commitment to Cleanliness Charter (Appendix 5) in prominent public areas (ward entrances, lifts, waiting rooms) using the standard NHS template.
Adopt the 5-star rating for each functional area (Appendix 6); for ambulance trusts, display in patient-facing areas only.
4. Roles & responsibilities framework
Develop and publish a local Cleaning Responsibilities Schedule (Appendix 1) detailing every element to be cleaned, its frequency, and the accountable staff or team.
Review and update this framework at least annually or whenever services change.
5. Risk assessment & cleaning frequencies
Assign each functional area to a risk category (FR 1–6 or local equivalent), documenting any deviations with clear rationale.
Link each cleanable element to its safe frequency using the Elements & Frequencies table (Appendix 2) and FR category thresholds.
6. Auditing & monitoring
Perform technical outcome audits (spot-checks) and efficacy process audits (method reviews) at the defined frequencies for each FR category.
Record audit results centrally, calculate star ratings per area, and share scores publicly.
Prioritise areas failing targets or with high infection rates for follow-up efficacy audits and improvement plans.
7. Digital & technological solutions
Implement electronic audit systems to streamline data capture, highlight trends and facilitate area calculations.
Use audit data to drive continuous improvement: training updates, resource reallocation and process changes.
8. Pandemic preparedness
Check the NHS Collaboration Hub for any pandemic-driven enhancements or incident-specific cleaning regimens before rollout.
9. PLACE & external assessment
Align internal star-rating audits with PLACE inspection criteria so external reviews reflect the same metrics.
Frequently touched surfaces play a key role in infection transmission, that’s why our products feature seamless, non-porous surface finishes that are waterproof, minimise dirt traps, and stand up to rigorous cleaning regimes.
Whether used in clinical areas, patient wards, operating theatres, or high-traffic corridors, Trovex surfaces are engineered to remain hygienic and visually consistent over time, supporting cleaning protocols without compromising durability or design.
Trovex is the only manufacturer offering a complete system of integrated products designed to work together seamlessly. From integrated plumbing systems (Hygipod IPS), ventilation (Hygipod Vent), internal windows (Hygiscreen) to hygienic wall cladding and protection, every product is built with one hygienic finish, ensuring consistency in infection control, durability, and aesthetics across the healthcare estate.
The built environment is often overlooked in discussions around infection prevention. With the right materials and design approach, healthcare interiors can support both staff and patient wellbeing whilst meeting required standards.
Trovex is committed to transforming healthcare interiors with materials and systems that promote safety, hygiene, and efficiency. Speak to our team today to find out how we can support your next project, and help you create environments where care can thrive.