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Barrier Washing Machines

Designed to Prevent Cross-Contamination in Every Wash Cycle

Front view of a hygienic barrier washer with a sealed stainless-steel door, representing contamination-control laundry processes for healthcare and cleanroom environments.

In environments where hygiene is critical, standard laundry processes are not enough.


Girbau BW barrier washing machines are installed through a dividing wall, creating separate dirty and clean zones to prevent cross-contamination throughout the laundry process.


Contaminated laundry is loaded from the dirty side, while clean, disinfected textiles are unloaded from the clean side. This one-way workflow helps maintain the highest standards of hygiene, making BW barrier washing machines the ideal solution for hospitals, healthcare facilities, care homes and other hygiene-critical environments.


Products

Barrier Washing Machines for Hygienic Laundry Processing

BW Barrier Washing Machines

BW Barrier Washing Machines

Hygienic Barrier Washing for Infection-Critical Environments

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Our specialists will help you choose the right barrier washing machine to support infection control, compliance and hygienic laundry processing.
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Why Choose Girbau

Trusted Hygiene Solutions for Critical Environments

Proven Expertise Every Step of the Way

For more than 60 years, Girbau has specialised exclusively in professional laundry, building a reputation for quality, innovation and trusted expertise.

Expert Service & Maintenance

Keep your barrier washing machine performing at its best with nationwide servicing, preventative maintenance and expert technical support.

Designed for Infection Control

Barrier washing technology helps prevent cross-contamination through complete separation of clean and contaminated textiles.

Hygienic by Design

Separate clean and dirty zones help support infection control and hygienic laundry processing.

Success stories

Maximum hygiene and safety in every wash cycle

HC-One – Care Home Laundry Equipment, Service & Installation
Care Home Laundry

HC-One – Care Home Laundry Equipment, Service & Installation

HC-One is the UK’s largest care home operator, managing over 250 care homes across England, Scotland, and Wales, with approximately 16,700 beds under their care.

  • Customer HC One
  • City UK
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MODERNISING LAUNDRY: THE GIRBAU EFFECT
Healthcare NHS

MODERNISING LAUNDRY: THE GIRBAU EFFECT

The Royal Oldham Hospital plays a vital role in healthcare across the Northwest, supporting multiple NHS trusts, private facilities, and public sector organisations. With demand continuing to rise and hygiene standards becoming ever more critical, the hospital recognised that its laundry operation needed to evolve to keep pace.

  • Customer Royal Oldham Hospital
  • City UK
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Barrier Washing Machines

A barrier washer is a specialist washing machine designed to separate contaminated and clean laundry areas, helping support hygienic laundry processing and infection prevention procedures.

READY TO IMPROVE HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL?

Our specialists will help you choose the right barrier washing machine for your laundry operation.

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