Description
Conti® Maceratable Dry Wipes (Washcloths) are heavy-weight, large, cellulose-based patient cleansing wipes designed for full-body hygiene. Each 30 x 28 cm dry wipe combines strength, softness and high absorbency, remaining durable even when wet. The wipes are designed to disperse when disposed of in a hospital macerator (and are suitable for toilet or macerator disposal where local policy allows), providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic wipes. Manufactured in the UK by Vernacare, the Conti® Maceratable range is widely used in hospitals, care homes and community care settings for continence care and general bathing.
Bnefits
- Heavy-weight, large-format dry wipe for effective full-body cleansing
- Made from 100% cellulose / airlaid tissue for a soft, textile-like feel
- High bulk and water absorbency to aid thorough cleansing and drying
- Maintains strength and integrity even when wet
- Maceratable design disperses in hospital macerators and is suitable for toilet disposal (as per local guidance)
- More environmentally friendly than many synthetic alternatives
- Soft and gentle, suitable for sensitive, fragile or damaged skin
- Proven in practice to reduce overall wipe usage (reported up to ~73%), supporting cost and waste reduction
- Manufactured in the UK with consistent quality control
- Versatile: can be used standalone or as part of a two-step cleansing process with separate cleansers or foams
Indications
- Everyday patient cleansing in hospitals, care homes and community care
- Full-body washing and drying for dependent or semi-dependent patients
- Continence care and post-incontinence cleansing
- Bed bathing when access to showering or bathing is limited
- Use on sensitive, fragile or elderly skin where a soft but strong wipe is required
- Situations requiring macerator-compatible wipes to reduce clinical waste
Composition
- Material: 100% cellulose (airlaid tissue)
- Latex free
- Heavy-weight, non-woven, dry (non-impregnated) wipe
Packaging
- Pack size: 75 large maceratable dry wipes
- Wipe dimensions: approximately 30 cm x 28 cm
- Product code: CWW075P
- Typical case configuration from distributors: 16 packs of 75 wipes (case quantities may vary by supplier)
- Supplied in non-sterile packaging for single-use wipes
Usage
- Remove a single Conti® Maceratable Dry Wipe from the pack.
- Use dry or moisten the wipe with water and, if required, a suitable cleanser or soap.
- Gently cleanse the required area of the body, using additional wipes as needed to maintain hygiene.
- Use each wipe for a single patient cleansing episode only; do not reuse.
- After use, dispose of the wipe in a hospital macerator or toilet only where this is permitted by local policy and plumbing capability.
- Do not dispose of large quantities at once; follow local guidelines for maceratable products.
- Close or fold the pack after opening to help protect the remaining wipes from dust and splashes.
Contraindications
Not publicly listed
Adverse Effects
Not publicly listed
Storage Conditions
- Store in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.
- Protect from direct sunlight, moisture and excessive heat.
- Keep in original packaging until use.
- Keep out of reach of children when not in professional use.
Duration
Single-use per cleansing episode; used for the duration of the individual wash or continence care procedure only.
Onset
Immediate cleansing and absorbent effect upon use.
