Pressure Cleaning for Aged Care Sites: Safety Comes First
Pressure cleaning helps keep aged care paths, entrances and outdoor areas clean, but working around vulnerable residents requires careful planning. At Rockhampton facilities, humidity and seasonal rainfall can encourage slippery algae on shaded surfaces. Removing this build-up supports safer access, provided the cleaning process does not introduce new hazards. The priority is protecting residents, staff and visitors—not simply achieving a cleaner surface. Effective pr