Kleenclad FAQs

What is Kleenclad?

Kleenclad is a manufacturer and installer of hygienic, antimicrobial PVC wall and ceiling cladding systems, along with complementary contamination-control solutions such as Dycem flooring. Kleenclad works with architects, contractors, and facility owners across sectors including healthcare, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and offices.

What industries does Kleenclad serve?

Kleenclad supplies hospitals and healthcare facilities, commercial kitchens and food processing units, cleanrooms and pharmaceutical facilities, and general commercial spaces such as offices, where hygiene, durability, and easy maintenance are priorities.

What is Kleenclad wall cladding made of?

Kleenclad PVC Cladding is manufactured from rigid  PVC. Available in thicknesses from roughly 1mm to 3mm and sheet sizes up to 3050mm x 1220mm (custom sizes available), with smooth satin, textured (abrasion-resistant), or high-gloss finishes.

What makes Kleenclad "antimicrobial"?

Kleenclad panels are infused with a silver-ion (Ag⁺) antimicrobial additive throughout the full thickness of the material during extrusion, using Addmaster BioMaster™ technology. This continuously inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microbes on the surface throughout the product's life, unlike surface disinfectants that only offer temporary protection.

What's the difference between "antimicrobial" and "antibacterial"?

Antibacterial products target bacteria specifically, while antimicrobial technology is effective against a broader range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and mold. Kleenclad's system is antimicrobial, offering wider-spectrum protection.

What product ranges does Kleenclad offer?

Kleenclad's family includes several systems designed for different finishes and performance needs: K-Bio, K-Ultra, K-Guard, K-Shine, and K-Print options.

How long does Kleenclad last, and what is the Warranty?

Kleenclad come with a performance warranty of up to 30 years, contact Kleencald to know more on warranty terms and conditions.

How is Kleenclad installed, and how disruptive is it?

Installation is designed for minimal disruption — cladding can typically be fitted without relocating staff or major downtime, using fully welded, watertight joints for a seamless finish. This makes it well suited to occupied spaces like hospitals, kitchens, and offices where downtime is not an option.

How do you clean and maintain Kleenclad?

Routine cleaning generally only requires a microfibre cloth and water — heavy detergents or additional antimicrobial agents aren't necessary. Unlike painted or tiled walls, there's no need for repainting or grout maintenance.Refer to kleenclad’s chemical resistance document for more details.

How does Kleenclad compare to tiles, stainless steel, or painted walls?

Kleenclad offers a seamless, grout-free, non-porous surface that resists staining and impact damage, is fully welded for a watertight finish, and avoids the recurring costs of repainting or repairing tile and grout. It's fully recyclable, supporting sustainability goals.

Where can Kleenclad cladding be used?

Common applications include hospital wards, operating theatres and en-suites, commercial kitchens and food processing units, cleanrooms, and office interiors — anywhere hygienic, low-maintenance wall or ceiling surfaces are needed.

What is KleenVision?

KleenVision is Kleenclad's 3D design and visualization service, offered as part of its end-to-end project support. Before installation begins, Kleenclad provides customers with 2D drawings or 3D visuals of the proposed area, giving a clear, realistic preview of how the finished cladding will look.

Who can use the KleenVision service, and is there a cost?

KleenVision is available to customers planning a cladding project across sectors such as healthcare, commercial kitchens, education, and pharmaceuticals. Contact the Kleenclad team via the website to discuss your project and find out how KleenVision can be included as part of your quote.

Why does Kleenclad offer a 3D visualization step before installation?

Cladding is often installed in active facilities like hospitals or kitchens, where getting the design right the first time matters. KleenVision lets architects, contractors, and facility teams review layout, color, and finish choices in a realistic preview, reducing the risk of costly changes once installation is underway.

 Dycem FAQs

What is Dycem, and how does it work?

Dycem is a range of contamination control mats that attract, capture, and retain contamination at floor level. The mats use a tacky polymeric surface that captures up to 99.9% of shoe- and wheel-borne particles, plus around 75% of airborne particulates, preventing them from being carried into critical or controlled environments.

Why should I care about contamination control at floor level?

Contamination control at floor level is crucial because 80% of all contamination enters a critical environment via shoes or wheels (Source: 3M).
Managing contamination at or near the floor is essential to protecting your critical environment from harmful contaminants, which could compromise safety and product integrity. By controlling this entry point, you significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination and ensure a cleaner, safer environment.

Where are Dycem mats typically used?

Dycem mats are installed at entrances to controlled areas, inside airlocks, in hallways between different production zones, and at boundaries between cleanliness or ISO classification levels — common in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, aerospace, electronics, and healthcare settings.

How long do Dycem mats last, and can they be customized?

Dycem mats have a lifespan of 3-5 years, depending on traffic and usage. To ensure they maintain optimal performance, Dycem offers complimentary annual testing on all mats, evaluating their effectiveness through a Particle Collection Efficiency Test (PCET).

Can Kleenclad wall cladding and Dycem flooring be used together?

Yes — Kleenclad often specifies antimicrobial wall/ceiling cladding alongside Dycem floor-level contamination control as part of a combined hygiene strategy, particularly in healthcare, food processing, and cleanroom environments where contamination needs to be controlled at every surface.

How do I clean and maintain my Dycem products?

Maintaining Dycem mats is simple and can be easily incorporated into your Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for wet cleaning. Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and longevity of the mats, keeping your controlled environment free from contamination.

What other companies use Dycem?

Dycem is trusted by leading global companies across various industries, including GSK, Abbott, Pfizer, Intel, Sony, Rolls Royce, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and Honda. We also support innovative startups and regional facilities like Space Park Leicester and Mindful Chef.

Certification FAQs

How is Kleenclad's antimicrobial performance certified?

Kleenclad's core products are tested and certified to ISO 22196, the international standard used to verify the effectiveness of antimicrobial properties on plastic and other non-porous surfaces. This lab-verified testing is what distinguishes genuinely certified antimicrobial protection from surfaces that are simply marketed as "hygienic" without independent verification.

What does the ISO 22196 certification actually confirm?

ISO 22196 measures how effectively a surface reduces microbial growth compared with an untreated control. Kleenclad's certification confirms its cladding actively stops the growth of bacteria and viruses and helps prevent mold and fungi, backed by lab data rather than unverified marketing claims.

Which Kleenclad products carry this certification?

Certification applies across Kleenclad's core cladding ranges, including K-Bio, K-Guard, K-Ultra, K-Shine, and K-Print.

Is Kleenclad approved for use in healthcare settings like the NHS?

Yes. Alongside ISO 22196 antimicrobial certification, Kleenclad's cladding solutions carry NHS-approved status and other global compliance marks, reflecting the standards required for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and other regulated environments.

Kleenpod FAQs

What is Kleenpod IPS?

IPS is Trovex's range of integrated plumbing systems designed for healthcare facilities. IPS refers to pre-plumbed, factory-assembled modular units combining sanitaryware, pipework, valves, and fixtures into single duct panels, arriving on-site ready for installation. Available in over ten configurations, Hygipod provides pre-plumbed solutions for wash basins, scrub stations, sluice rooms, WCs, showers, and specialist applications including anti-ligature units.

How does an integrated plumbing system work?

An integrated plumbing system works by arriving as a complete, factory-assembled unit with all plumbing pre-installed behind hygienic duct panels. On-site, installers simply position the unit, connect to existing water supply and drainage points, and secure it to the wall.

How can the wiring be accessed for maintenance?

Each unit includes lockable hinged access doors for secure maintenance access. The hygienic PVC-wrapped front panel is available in colours with smooth, wipe-clean surfaces designed for infection control. Pre-plumbed nature eliminates traditional on-site pipework, reducing installation time by up to 80%.

How long does Installation take?

KleenpodIPS basin units install in approximately 45 minutes, significantly faster than traditional plumbing methods. The factory-assembled design eliminates complex on-site pipework & minimal disruption to healthcare facilities.

What is Trunking?

Hospital bed head trunking is a modular service panel system installed beside hospital beds to deliver medical gases, electrical power, data connections, nurse call systems, and lighting directly to each patient bedspace. The trunking conceals and protects all services within a hygienic, accessible enclosure mounted at bedhead level.

What is Kleenpod MSU?

Kleenpod MSU is a modular bed head trunking system designed to accelerate ward construction whilst delivering bedside medical services in healthcare facilities. MSU refers to the modular service unit configuration consolidating medical gases, power, data, lighting, and nurse call systems into a single prefabricated platform.
Each MSU features seamless PVC construction with smooth edges and flush fittings to minimise pathogen collection points, prioritising infection control through vertical bed head trunking design.