What are Large Conti Dry Wipes for?

These wipes are designed for personal cleansing and can be used for full washes or cleansing intimate areas as required. These dry wipes are suitable for use by individuals on themselves and can be discreetly disposed of but are also ideal for carers to use when helping individuals including after toileting and for full body washing.

Where are Conti Wipes used in Care Homes?

In care homes and other care settings Conti cleansing dry wipes are used extensively because they can be much easier for carers to use but also because of the benefits for hygiene.

The alternative is using reusable cloths, sponges and others which must be cleaned regularly, generally after every use. Even then after a hot wash sponges especially can build up dirt and bacteria over time. This is a particular risk for those being washed who may have sensitive skin and even open wounds such as from pressure sores and similar which are common for those with low or no mobility.

Using disposable, dry wipes as bed bath wipes, with a preferred body wash, soap or other washing product minimises the risk of cross contamination between individuals and the risk to carers themselves. The wipes are heavy duty enough to be used for a wash without falling apart and can then be disposed of.

Prior to use the individual packaging keeps wipes clean and fresh avoiding cross contamination and allowing them to be kept to hand.

Are Dry Wipes economical?

Conti Wipes come in a pack of 100 and are cost effective even compared to reusable cloths and sponges: which need to be put on a hot wash after every use and may need to be disposed of regularly as well, which has a comparable environmental impact.

The wipes are absorbent enough for holding cleanser or soap and water without becoming dripping wet or wasting soap or body wash.