Continence Wipes, Gloves & Cleaning

Continence Wipes, Gloves & Cleaning Supplies Australia

PPE & Cleaning supplies protect the person receiving care, the person providing care and the surfaces used during daily support. This category brings together disposable gloves, body cleansing wipes, wash gloves, shampoo caps, adult bibs, skin care tissues, reusable face masks, hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes.

This is the practical care station category. It sits beside Incontinence Products, Bathroom Aids, Daily Living Aids and Independent Living Aids because hygiene, skin care, surface cleaning and personal protection often happen at the same time.

Choose these products when continence changes, personal washing, mealtime support, wound care, illness, travel or shared care settings require a cleaner routine. The right product depends on the task: gloves for hand protection, wipes for skin cleaning, sanitiser for hands, disinfectant wipes for hard surfaces, face masks for airborne particles and bibs for clothing protection.

BetterCareMarket supplies selected PPE & Cleaning products as NDIS Consumables through a Registered NDIS Provider where they match the participant’s plan and support needs.

How to choose the right wipes, gloves or cleaning product

Start with the task.

• If you need to clean the skin during a continence change, look for body wipes, wet wash gloves or moist skin care tissues.
• If a carer is handling urine, faeces or soiled continence products, choose correctly sized disposable nitrile gloves for the care task.
• If clothing regularly becomes wet or soiled during meals or personal care, consider a washable adult bib with waterproof backing.
• If you need quick hand hygiene and soap and water are not available, choose hand sanitiser and follow the product directions.
• If you need to clean hard surfaces, use a disinfectant wipe designed for surfaces rather than a body wipe.
• If you are choosing reusable face masks, match the mask to the wearer’s face size and the intended use. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidance for filters, washing and replacement.

Then match the setting. For frequent home or supported care, carton quantities can make stock management easier. For occasional personal use, consider how quickly the product will actually be used before choosing bulk quantities.

Disposable Gloves for Personal Care

Powder Free Nitrile Gloves are the main hand protection option in this category. They suit continence changes, wound care, cleaning, food handling and personal support tasks where hygiene and grip matter.

Each box contains 100 gloves, or 50 pairs. Cartons contain 10 boxes, in total 1000 gloves. They come in 4 sizes: S, M, L and XL. The gloves are blue, latex free, powder free, ambidextrous and made from synthetic chemical resistant nitrile.

Choose nitrile gloves for better puncture resistance than vinyl or latex. The micro textured fingertips improve grip, including when hands are damp. A contoured fit gives better comfort during longer care tasks, while the latex free design suits users and carers with latex sensitivity.

Body Cleansing Wipes and Wash Gloves

Wet Wash Gloves iD Care, Invizi Hygienic Body Wipes, Large Body Wipes Dailee, Serenity Cleansing Wet Wipes and MoliCare Moist Skin Care Tissues suit daily body cleaning without a full shower.

iD Care Wet Wash Gloves come in packs of 8 pre moistened gloves. They contain Aloe Vera and are pH neutral, alcohol free, perfume free, dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.

Invizi Hygienic Body Wipes measure 23cm x 30cm. A carton contains 6 packs of 64 wipes, or 384 wipes. They contain Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Chamomile.

Serenity Cleansing Wet Wipes measure 30cm x 25cm and come in 8 packs with 504 wipes. MoliCare Moist Skin Care Tissues come in packs of 50, sold as a carton of 12.

Rinse Free Hair Washing

The Cocune Rinse Free Shampoo Cap cleans and conditions hair without a shower, basin or rinse water. Each carton contains 13 single use shampoo caps.

This product suits people who are bed bound, recovering after surgery, living with reduced mobility, travelling, fatigued or unable to transfer safely to a bathroom. It also suits carers who need a simpler hair washing routine in bed or in a chair.

Use the cap on dry hair, massage through the scalp and hair, then remove and towel dry. The product combines shampoo and conditioner in one cap, so no separate rinsing step is required.

Choose shampoo caps when traditional hair washing creates too much strain, risk or discomfort. They are especially practical for home care, hospital discharge, aged care, respite care and disability support.

Adult Bibs, Aprons and Clothing Protection

Invizi Adult Bibs protect clothing during meals, drinks, feeding support and daily care. Each pack contains 3 reusable adult bibs in either Blue Tartan or Red Tartan.

Each bib measures 45cm wide and 90cm long for full torso coverage. Adjustable press studs fit 3 neck sizes up to 54cm. The top layer is a polyester cotton weave, while the backing uses a waterproof PVC layer.

They are machine washable up to 300 times, suitable for tumble drying on low heat, latex free, formaldehyde free and OEKO TEX Standard 100 certified.

Choose adult bibs for mealtime spills, tremor, reduced hand control, swallowing difficulty, dementia, disability support, frailty or feeding assistance. A 3 pack gives one in use, one in the wash and one ready for the next meal.

Reusable Face Masks for Adults and Children

Dr Hoffmann reusable face masks suit shoppers looking for washable face protection with replaceable copper filter technology. This category includes the Washable Copper Filter Face Mask Lite, Kids Face Mask Reusable and Bacteria and Asthma Protective Face Mask.

The adult Lite version includes 2 filters, adjustable ear loops and a washable fabric mask with a pocket for the replaceable copper filter. The product page notes use for up to 2 months before filter replacement. Replacement filter sets extend use.

The Kids Face Mask uses the same Ding Filter copper filter technology in a child size mask. The Bacteria and Asthma Protective Face Mask is positioned for people concerned about smoke, smog, pollution, dust, bacteria and airborne particles.

Choose by face size, comfort and intended use.

Hand Sanitiser and Surface Disinfection

Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser belongs in bags, bathrooms, cars, reception areas and care stations where hand cleaning is needed between tasks. Use it when soap and water are not available or when quick hand hygiene is needed before or after care.

Hospital Grade Disinfectant Wipes from Everyday Essentials are made for hard, non-porous surfaces and fixtures. Each dispensing canister contains 220 wipes. The product page notes broad activity against bacteria and most viruses on hard surfaces, including coronavirus.

Choose sanitiser for hands. Choose disinfectant wipes for surfaces. Do not treat them as the same product. Surface wipes belong on benches, handles, bathroom surfaces, care equipment, change areas and shared touch points. Always follow the label directions.

Who can benefit from this category?

These products suit households and care settings where personal hygiene and cleaning are part of everyday support.

They are commonly used by:

• People managing regular bladder or bowel incontinence
• Seniors receiving personal care
• People with disability
• NDIS participants
• Family carers and support workers
• People with reduced mobility who receive bedside care
• People who need assistance during meals
• Households managing frequent continence product changes
• Supported accommodation and care environments
• Families building an organised personal care station

These products naturally sit alongside Incontinence Products, Bathroom Aids and Daily Living Aids because cleansing, changing and cleaning often form part of the same care routine.

NDIS and continence cleaning supplies

Selected wipes, gloves and hygiene products can be NDIS eligible when they relate directly to a participant’s disability, personal care requirements and funded supports.

BetterCareMarket is a Registered NDIS Provider supplying Incontinence Products and a range of NDIS Consumables to self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed participants.

Eligibility is not automatic and not every cleaning or PPE product will necessarily be funded in every situation. Check your plan or speak with your support coordinator, plan manager, occupational therapist or relevant healthcare professional if you are unsure.

Takeaway

Choose each product for the task it actually needs to perform.

Use body wipes or wash gloves for skin cleansing, nitrile gloves for appropriate care tasks, adult bibs for clothing protection, sanitiser for suitable hand hygiene situations and disinfectant wipes for hard surfaces. Keeping each product in the right place makes everyday care simpler and more organised.