| Best Laundry Trolleys for Care Homes 20248 November 2024 | Emma The correct processing of laundry in a care environment is vital to the everyday running of a care home, as well as to the health and wellbeing of both guests and staff alike. View our Best Laundry Trolleys For Care Homes to find the best ways to sort through patient linens in a clean and efficient way that meets essential guidelines as set out by the UK government and NHS. Why is the Organisation of Patient Linens So Important?The appropriate sorting and handling of patient linen can greatly decrease the risk of infection from contaminated linen. In fact, the UK government states that the provision of clean linen is a fundamental requirement of care, and NHS HTM guidelines require laundry environments in care homes to be designed in a way that minimises risk of recontamination. Therefore, it is best practice for care homes to categorise and segregate dirty linen in a proper way. Which Products Are Most Effective For Sorting Patient Linen?To ensure you can keep your care home running smoothly, we’ve selected our top picks for sorting patient linens in this guide, outlined in the following categories:
Best Laundry Trolleys For Care HomesAlerta Double-Bag Laundry Trolley for Care Homes and Hospitals Why We Love It... ✔ The colour coded lids make sorting easy Ideal For... ✔ Quick transport of dirty linens for washing Expert's Review: The transportation and sorting that is provided by the Alerta Laundry Trolleys is second to none in a care environment. These trolleys offer easy transportation of linens that make them an ideal way to easily adhere to HTM guidelines. The choices between one, two, three, and four bag options makes them customisable and useful for a variety of different care environments. Our Runner-Up: Medi-Cart Laundry Trolley Best Clean Linen Trolley For Care HomesKarri-Cart Laundry trolley on Wheels Why We Love It... ✔ Coloured selection of trays makes for ideal organisation Ideal For... ✔ Delivering clean linens to rooms Expert's Review: Once your laundry has been washed and sorted, you need a place to organise it so it stays clean. The Karri-Cart Laundry Trolley on Wheels provides multi-level sorting with a range of different coloured trays. You are free to colour-code linens in any way you like, by patient, function, floor, or whatever else best meets your organisational needs. Best Laundry Bags For Care HomesAlerta Soiled Linen Washable Laundry Bag Why We Love It... ✔ It’s easily washable between 60 - 70°C, making it a hygienic option Ideal For... ✔ Quick and easy transport of soiled linens Expert's Review: With their heavy-duty cord and toggle, and variety of colour options, the Alerta bags are a fantastic option for any busy care environment. They provide an easy way to sort items by colour, and are an ideal bag for the collection of everyday soiled items. Best Budget-Friendly Laundry Bags For Care HomesMesh Laundry Bag Why We Love It... ✔ Cost-effective option for collecting laundry Ideal For... ✔ Ensuring residents' items don't get mixed up in the wash Expert's Review: The mesh laundry bags are a suitable option for care homes that need to keep each patient’s belongings separate whilst being washed. The 100% polyester design means they are safe to be washed time and time again in a washing machine, and their smaller size options make them ideal for small and delicate items. Best Waterproof Laundry BagsSafetex Reusable Self-Opening Laundry Bag Why We Love It... ✔ Environmentally friendly alternative to dissolvable bags Ideal For... ✔ Washing heavily soiled and infected linen Expert's Review: Designed to open by itself once it’s in the washing machine, these bags provide superior hygiene and minimise the risk of staff coming into contact with infected linen. These bags are ideal for care homes that deal with highly soiled items, and their reusable design makes them an environmentally-friendly alternative to dissolvable bags. Still Unsure Which Laundry Option is Right For You?We understand that when you work in care, it’s so important to get it right when it comes to hygiene. If you are still unsure about which option is most suitable for your specific needs, have a look at our entire range of cleaning and laundry products below: |
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