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Hygiene-Focused Dishwashing Solutions Help Care Homes Strengthen Infection Prevention

Published: 20th July 2026


As care providers continue to prioritise infection prevention and operational efficiency, commercial dishwashing technology is playing an increasingly important role in supporting safe, compliant environments.

Miele's MasterLine PFD 404 Hygiene has been designed with hygiene at its core, combining freshwater technology with a high-temperature final rinse of up to 85°C to help minimise the risk of cross-contamination and support thermal disinfection. These features provide care home operators with greater confidence that hygiene standards are being consistently maintained.

Beyond infection control, the dishwasher has been developed to meet the demands of busy care settings. Short cycle times and AutoOpen assisted drying help ensure crockery, cutlery and specialist care items are cleaned, dried and returned to service quickly, reducing delays during peak meal periods and easing pressure on staff.

Flexibility is another key advantage, with adjustable baskets allowing a wide variety of everyday kitchenware and specialist utensils to be cleaned efficiently within the same cycle. Meanwhile, intuitive controls and connected monitoring through Miele MOVE Connect help simplify operation, support compliance and provide valuable performance insights.

As care homes balance rising operational pressures with increasingly stringent hygiene requirements, reliable commercial dishwashing solutions are becoming an essential part of wider infection prevention strategies—helping providers protect residents while improving efficiency and supporting high standards of care.

Find out more at www.miele.co.uk/p/

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