Laundry Tips and Incontinence

Laundry Tips and Incontinence

f you are reading this, then you know how challenging it can be to get those pesky odors out of urine soaked laundry.

Some caregivers prefer to wash clothing in hot water and bleach to kill the germs which works very well, but you can only use bleach on white clothing – or it is ruined.  Bleach can also be very harsh causing early wear and tear on clothing items.  Here are some bleach alternatives that work wonders!

Borax – Our Favorite!

  • All Natural, kills germs, and is added in with your laundry along with your favorite detergent.
  • Works Wonders on Stains and Neutralizes Odors.
  • Ideal for all laundry – Whites, colors, and Darks!
  • No harsh chemical odors, and softens clothes.
  • Safe to use with both hot and cold temperatures when washing.

Natures Miracle Laundry Booster

  • Boost that can be added in with your laundry along with your favorite detergent.
  • Bio-enzymatic technology works on the toughest pet stains and odors.
  • Ideal for cleaning clothing, pet beds, linens and more.
  • Phosphate-free cleaning system breaks down urine, blood, vomit, grease and oil.
  • Safe to use with both hot and cold temperatures when washing.

Lysol Laundry Sanitizer

  • Bleach free additive that kills 99.9% of germs in laundry.
  • Gentle on most fabrics.
  • Kills odor causing bacteria.
  • Safe to use with both hot and cold temperatures when washing.

Here at Preventa Wear we offer Special Needs Bodysuits that prevent night time undressing and incontinence underpads and Waterproof Sheets that will make caregiving so much easier.  Our Waterproof sheets replace waterproof mattress protectors and the material is soft and cool to sleep on, no need for a sheet over it – eliminating laundry.  Our sheets are amazing and will protect your mattress from leaking diapers and fecal smearing.  Simply spray and wash these stand alone incontinence sheets with a product like Clorox Anywhere Hard surface which is safe to use around kids and still fights germs and odors.

We work hard to make your life easier, we hope these laundry tips and tricks help.

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