Product news DDC Dolphin wipes away the pain of flushing


Using unflushable cleansing wipes in care homes is a dangerous false economy that puts lives at risk, warns infection control specialist DDC Dolphin. Low-grade wipes that cannot


be macerated or flushed will block drains and damage expensive sluice room equipment – leading to machine downtime and a higher risk of infection, the company said. Earlier this year, DDC Dolphin


launched the UK’s first 100 per cent natural hygiene wipes that could be flushed, macerated or composted – without


harming the planet. DDC Dolphin’s Hygenex


biodegradable wipes are specially designed for hospitals, care homes and domiciliary care work. They can be disposed of in bedpan washers, macerators, slop hoppers or toilets – without jamming machines or blocking plumbing. The Hygenex wipes can be


flushed directly into drains because they disintegrate soon


after immersion, breaking down naturally into 100 per cent organic, non-toxic substances.


Delabie grabs hold of washroom safety


Delabie is highlighting the role of grab bars and shower seats is to support the static weight of any user and assist their movement within the washroom. The elderly or people with reduced


mobility can easily lose their balance. If they reach for the nearest hand hold, whether this is a grab bar or riser rail, it must support the additional force required to arrest their fall. The type of fixing is therefore very


important. Be-Line grab bars, shower seats and accessories have robust, concealed fixings which provide the ideal solution. In the event of the user falling, grab bar


dimensions also take on greater significance. If the user slips, their arm may get trapped between the wall and the grab bar. By limiting the gap between the bar and the wall, Be- Line grab bars minimise the risk of fracture. To provide full support the profile of the


grab bar or support rail must allow a firm, natural hold. If the bar’s profile is too angular, the hand cannot grasp the bar properly. Be-line grab bars have an ergonomic


profile comprising a flat front face plus a 35mm diameter to optimise the grip.


AKW unveils anti-slip vinyl flooring range


AKW has launched an expanded and improved range of safety flooring that comes in a wide variety of contemporary colours and provides a high level of slip resistance in a bathroom adaptation. The design of the safety flooring has been


specially developed to address factors that raise the risk of falls in the bathroom, such as slip resistance, visual contrast and texture. Suitable for wet rooms as well as other


bathroom adaptations, the flooring range conforms to both HSE and International standards. AKW safety flooring has achieved the


highest slip resistance rating for barefoot users in wet and soapy environments. Its PTV (Pendulum Test Value) exceeds wet room requirement standards, providing complete peace of mind for end users.


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Brita Vivreau reaches for the top


Brita Vivreau has unveiled two new product innovations, the Top & Extra self- service water dispensing systems incorporating the company’s latest innovative hygiene solution and energy- saving technology. The water dispensers are designed to


help care settings provide safe, sustainable and high-quality water for patients, visitors and staff. Available as a countertop or floor


standing model, the Brita Vivreau Top offers clean and fresh water no matter what the individual facility situation. The Brita Vivreau Extra meanwhile is a


minimalistic water dispenser with its technology built in under the countertop, so all you see is the premium design tap. In addition, the Brita Vivreau Top &


Extra systems have been developed with the company’s unique HygienePlus solution and ThermalGate technology.


Rinnai ready to please


Rinnai has announced guaranteed 24/7 product availability of its range of continuous hot water flow products and systems to all essential works, installers and contractors for care homes. The company is also guaranteeing speed of


delivery, as all ordersplaced will be dispatched within 24 hours on a next day service. Rinnai products can also be shipped the


same day – or night – by priced-in special courier direct to any healthcare or critical site in UK major towns and cities. “Just a week or so ago we opened up our


whole facility on a Sunday morning in order to supply product to an installer who needed new units and some spares and flueing products for a care home site,” said managing director Tony Gittings. “We are here to help


The flooring is also watertight, long-lasting


with slip resistance for a minimum of ten years, and easy to clean. AKW’s safety flooring range is two metres wide and can be cut to order in incremental lengths of half a metre or ordered in rolls.


and serve the marketplace. It is a totally integrated part of our operation now – our answer is ‘Yes’ to any supply and shipment question to anywhere on mainland UK,” he added.


www.carehomeenvironment.com • December 2020


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