Supporting Infection Control, Compliance & Efficiency in Care Homes

When it comes to infection control in care settings, much of the focus understandably lies on clinical procedures and personal care. However, laundry plays a vital but often overlooked role in preventing cross-contamination and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. At Forbes Professional, we’ve spent decades helping care providers strengthen this frontline defence.

We’re proud to share our recent feature in Care Home Magazine, where we offer practical guidance on how to optimise your laundry operations to meet CQC and WRAS requirements, while supporting both hygiene and efficiency.

Many care homes still rely on domestic or light commercial machines, unaware that they may not meet the high hygiene standards demanded in care environments. Domestic appliances lack sluice cycles, can’t achieve consistent thermal disinfection, and aren’t WRAS Category 5 compliant - meaning they can pose real risks to residents and staff, as well as leave your facility exposed to regulatory breaches.

At Forbes, we supply commercial-grade laundry equipment, including machines from Miele’s hygiene-certified range, which are:

✔️ Engineered for thermal disinfection✔️ WRAS Category 5 compliant✔️ Equipped with sluice and hygiene-specific wash programs✔️ Backed by nationwide engineer support and proactive servicing

We also conduct free site surveys to tailor solutions for each care home; taking into account everything from load volumes to workflow optimisation and available space. It’s all part of our commitment to helping care providers achieve maximum compliance and operational efficiency.

Whether you're operating a small residential home or a large multi-site group, our support goes far beyond installation. With CAD designs, ongoing maintenance, and a dedicated engineer network, we help care homes build and maintain laundry infrastructures that are resilient, compliant, and fit for purpose.

“Every element of our care sector offering is designed to support safer environments for residents and staff alike,” says Stuart Forbes, Chairman. “Laundry should never be an afterthought  -  it's a crucial part of the wider infection control strategy, and we’re proud to be a trusted partner to care providers across the UK.”

Read Hannah Forbes' full article in the Care Home Magazine here: https://carehomemagazine.co.uk/magazine-library/