BS 7460:1991

This standard BS 7460:1991 Code of practice for use of spray extraction machines on carpets and soft floor coverings in hospitals is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.140 Hospital equipment
• 97.080 Cleaning appliances

This British Standard gives recommendations which are intended to minimize any infection risk associated with the use on carpets and soft floor coverings of hot water spray extraction cleaning machines designed to comply with BS 5415-2.3.

NOTE The title of the publication referred to in this standard is given on the inside back cover.

Gives guidance to the safe use of spray extraction machines with particular regard to bacterial spread.