When most people think of the Miele brand, they think of stoves and vacuum cleaners, washing machines and dishwashers – household helpers. But the Gütersloh family business also has its own division for professional users. They sell extra-large washing machines to hotels or extremely fast dishwashers to restaurants. In addition, this division has been active in medical technology for a good 60 years: special Miele devices are available in hospitals, doctor's offices and laboratories that clean and sterilize surgical instruments, dentists' torture utensils and laboratory glassware.