Healthcare Cleaning Equipment Market

The expected growth in market can be attributed to the growing prevalence of hospital-acquired infections and increasing number of surgical procedures. However, the market is also held back by concerns regarding safety of reprocessed equipment. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that the growing collaborations between manufacturers and new product launches will create lucrative opportunities for the players operating in the European healthcare cleaning equipment market.

The growing prevalence of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) is expected to be a major factor driving the overall market's steady growth during the forecast period. Some of the most common hospital-acquired infections are Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections. One of the major concerns for hospitals is the high risk of infection from drug-resistant pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and other infectious agents in operating rooms. For instance, using urinary catheters frequently increases the risk of UTIs and may result in CAUTIs. Additionally, according to European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, it is estimated that 8.9 million healthcare-associated infections occur each year in European hospitals and long-term care facilities. As a result, the healthcare cleaning equipment market is expected to expand. Additionally, dry dust mopping to remove dust and debris is followed by damp mopping with a detergent to disinfect the floor. Disinfection is a process that kills microorganisms and is used when the risk of infection is high. Furthermore, an increase in the prevalence of SSIs is expected to increase the penetration of infection control measures. Furthermore, the consistent implementation of infection prevention and control measures has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of hospital-acquired infection cases, and the situation is expected to improve in the coming years if these measures are continued to be implemented at the same rate.

Firms are also pursuing various strategies, such as collaborations and the launch of new products, in order to increase their market share. For instance, Metrex (US), released surface disinfectant wipes 2.0 CaviWipes in April 2021, which are completely certified for the EPA's Emerging Viral Pathogen Claim and are active against 42 illnesses, including SARS-CoV-2. CaviWipes wipes have a two-minute universal contact duration, making them ideal for one-step cleaning and disinfection of hard, impermeable surfaces in healthcare settings. This is expected to create lucrative market opportunities for the market players operating in the Europe, APAC & ROW healthcare cleaning equipment market. Additionally, in May 2022, GOJO Industries (US), the makers of Purell products, expanded its surface hygiene portfolio with the introduction of Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes. GOJO has a strong presence across the EU and Asia. This new offering provides an unprecedented blend of potent efficacy and peace of mind. Purell Healthcare Surface Disinfecting Wipes are hospital-grade surface disinfecting wipes that kill germs in one step. Such new innovations help drive market growth.

The main challenge is that bacteria and germs are invisible, so healthcare cleaning regimens must be regulated and of a top quality to guarantee that the risk of contamination is removed, or at the very least significantly reduced. In order to save money and reduce waste, healthcare providers reprocess healthcare equipment. Concerns have been raised about the safety and performance of reprocessed equipment. Furthermore, exposing these equipment and materials to high pressure and temperature during the disinfection and sanitization process may damage or degrade the original properties of their construction materials. Reprocessing of medical equipment can cause cross-contamination and inadequate cleaning can result in retention of biological debris and blood. Therefore, the concerns regarding the safety of reprocessed equipment will hamper the Europe, APAC & ROW healthcare cleaning equipment market.