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Improved Infection ControlTraditional wipes are generally made from 100% polypropylene.These wipes are fine for general cleaning tasks but are thin, havelittle or no absorbency and tend to smear fluids. Consequently,many more wipes are usually needed to complete the task. Afteruse, the wipes have to be separated and placed in clinical wastebags. The latest development, Readiwipes® Macerator, isexclusive to Robinson Healthcare and offers greatly improvedlevels of infection control thanks to its cleansing performance.

Reduced Costs & Environmentally FriendlyMacerator is significantly more absorbent than other wipes,meaning fewer wipes are needed to complete the task. This savestime, increases efficiency and reduces costs. Clinical trials indicatethat major savings can be achieved over traditional, seeminglycheaper wipes, due to improved performance.Macerator is made from a minimum 70%sustainable materials and is biodegradable -reducing landfill and incineration.Macerator truly deserves the titleof the environmentally friendly wipe!

Choosing the Right Wipe Made SimpleMacerator is just part of an extensive range of dry wipesdeveloped by Robinson Healthcare, carefully chosen to offervarying absorbency, softness and ability to lift dirt. All feature acompact, waterproof pack that keeps unused wipes clean and allwipes are packed ‘Z’ folded for fast and easy, cost effective singledispensing, preventing too many wipes being pulled out andwasted. The quick user guide below provides assistance onchoosing the right wipe.

From patient cleansing to sanitising surfaces,Robinson Healthcare has a product to complete the task –effectively and efficiently.

The ubiquitous patient wipe has been in use for many years and is often considered low-tech. But recentdevelopments by Robinson Healthcare has seen the introduction of a new generation of wipes that offerusers more choice and greatly improved levels of performance.

Super Macerator Macerator Super Plus Regular

Absorbency

Softness

Weight Super Heavyweight Heavyweight Heavyweight Middleweight Lightweight

Thickness

Strength

Maceratable

Eco-Friendly

Cost Effectiveness

Typical Uses Ideal for all uses wet or Ideal for all uses wet or High cleansing Good all round performer Suitable for lightdry. Superior performance dry. Superior performance performance. Soft, luxury for both patients and cleansing tasks andon patients’ skin, as a on patients’ skin, as a cotton & viscose rich surfaces. Good general purpose use.face cloth, towel or body face cloth, towel or body blend. Highly suitable for absorbency.wipe. Super absorbent. wipe. Super absorbent. patients’ skin andGood on surfaces. Good on surfaces. surfaces. High absorbency.

Main Features Excellent macerability. Excellent macerability. Good all round wipe with Good middleweight wipe. Low cost, lightweightMade from min 70% Made from min 70% proven performance. basic wipe.sustainable materials. sustainable materials. Used throughout theExcellent performer, Excellent performer, NHS for many years.means fewer needed, means fewer needed,reducing overall cost reducing overall costin use. Extra thick. in use.

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esReadiwipes® dry - Macerator - The Environmentally Friendly WipeReadiwipes® Macerator is an exclusive range of dry patient andgeneral purpose wipes that have been specially developed todeliver outstanding performance whilst offering excellentenvironmentally friendly benefits, without compromise.

Macerator wipes are soft when dry and yet strong and silkysmooth when wet, making them kind to patients’ skin and highlyeffective in their ability to clean. Highly absorbent, the wipes canmop up huge quantities of liquids without drips and still retainstrength and integrity in use.

Cheaper, traditional wipes simply smear fluids or contaminationaround – but Macerator really lifts and holds it in the wipe. OneMacerator wipe will do the same job of at least two conventionalwipes – only more quickly, more effectively, with less waste andtherefore at a lower cost in use!

Readiwipes® Macerator has been developed for disposal in amacerator. This offers greater convenience, efficiency, improvedinfection control and is very cost effective, as landfill orincineration waste costs are eliminated. Many wipes claim to bemaceratable when in fact they are not. Readiwipes® Maceratorwipes have been tested with a wide range of macerators toensure compatibility.

Readiwipes® Macerator is kind to the environment. Manufacturedusing a new material specially developed by RobinsonHealthcare, they are made from a minimum of 70% natural plantfibres, derived essentially from sustainable forests that arecertified to:

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

New trees are planted to replace those harvested to providesustainable production. In addition, as these trees grow theyabsorb CO2 and help to meet CO2 emission reduction objectives.

High Performance

• Thick, strong and retain integrity – even when wet• Exceptional absorbency without dripping – 2.5 times more

absorbent than most conventional wipes• Kind to patients’ skin – Soft when dry; silky smooth when wet• Excellent cleaning performance – lifts dirt quickly, without

smearing• Maceratable to improve infection control

Cost Effective

• Does the job of 2 conventional wipes, reducing wasteby up to 50% in trials

• Quicker and more effective at performing tasks thanconventional wipes

• Truly maceratable for low cost disposal of soiled wipes• Lower cost in use as trials show less wipes are used or wasted

Convenient

• Suitable for many cleaning and drying applications –patients and surfaces

• ‘Z’ folded wipe for easy, rapid single dispensing• Compact, waterproof cubic pack to keep unused wipes clean• Choice of heavyweight Macerator, or thicker

super heavyweight Super Macerator for tougher cleaning tasks

Environmentally Friendly

• 70% natural fibres from renewable, sustainable forests• Forests absorb CO2 as they grow, helping to reduce global

warming• Maceratable to reduce landfill and incineration of waste• Fully biodegradable natural fibres• All packaging can be recycled

Product Code Description Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5131 Macerator Heavyweight Large - 29 x 31cm 50 16 Packs5132 Super Macerator Super Heavyweight Large - 29 x 31cm 50 16 Packs

DO NOT FLUSHUNLESS CONNECTED TO A MACERATOR


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es Readiwipes® dry - SuperVery popular and well established, Readiwipes® Super dry wipes offer high performance and versatility for both patientand carer. Super wipes are manufactured using a heavyweightcotton and viscose rich polypropylene material that is soft andgentle to the skin, whilst delivering excellent absorbency.

Suitable for numerous patient applications from a flannel toincontinence care, Super wipes are also ideal for effectivelymopping up spills or used damp for cleansing surfaces. Whenwet, Readiwipes® Super retain their strength so that they lastlonger to complete the task without waste. Whatever the task,Super is more than capable of coping efficiently, whencompared with cheap and lightweight alternatives.

• Soft & gentle to the skin• Superior absorbency and high performance cleansing ability• Luxury cotton & viscose rich material• Versatile - suitable for many patient & general purpose uses• Choice of large and convenient extra-large size wipes• ‘Z’ folded wipe for easy, cost effective single dispensing• Compact, waterproof pack to keep unused wipes clean

Readiwipes® dry - Plus

Product Code Description Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5345 Super Heavyweight Large - 29 x 31cm 100 12 Packs5346 Super Heavyweight Extra-Large - 31 x 46cm 100 10 Packs

Product Code Description Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5342 Plus Middleweight Standard - 23 x 23cm 50 44 Packs5343 Plus Middleweight Large - 29 x 31cm 100 20 Packs

Readiwipes® Plus is a versatile middleweight dry wipe that is now softer and moreabsorbent than ever before and is a great all round performer. Suitable for everydaypatient and general purpose uses, Plus wipes are manufactured using a special blendof polypropylene, cotton and viscose that offers good absorbency and a soft feel.

Ideally suited for general purpose use, whether for a personal patient use or surfaces,Plus wipes remain strong when wet and can be effectively used with soaps ordetergents. Readiwipes® Plus wipes are now softer than ever before, so canbe used on patients without damaging or irritating delicate skin.Plus wipes are available in a large 29 x 31cm pack, or a handy 23 x 23cmstandard size containing 50 wipes and ideal as an individual patient pack,reducing wastage whilst meeting all of the patients’ needs.

• New softer, stronger and more absorbent material• Kind & gentle to the skin• Suitable for numerous patient & general purpose uses• Choice of large and handy standard

size wipes• ‘Z’ folded wipe for easy,

cost effective single dispensing• Compact, waterproof pack to keep

unused wipes clean

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esReadiwipes® dry - RegularReadiwipes® Regular is an economically priced lightweight drywipe that is suitable for general patient and surface cleansinguses. Designed for applications where cost is of primeimportance, Regular wipes are manufactured usingpolypropylene that is specially processed to give a softer, moreskin friendly feel than other economy wipes.

The special manufacturing process also makes fluids cling tothe hydrophilic material, delivering a good value for moneysurface wipe that mops up spills effectively. Like the rest of theReadiwipes® dry range, Regular benefits from the same ‘Z’folded design for easy and cost effective single wipedispensing, plus a compact waterproof pack that keeps unusedwipes clean and dry.

• New softer feel fabric• Excellent value for money, general purpose wipe• ‘Z’ folded wipe for easy, cost effective single dispensing• Compact, waterproof pack to keep unused wipes clean

Product Code Description Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5341 Regular Lightweight Large - 29 x 31cm 100 20 Packs

Readiwipes® moist - Skin Cleansing WipesReadiwipes® Skin Cleansing Wipes are highly effective wipesthat can be used as a convenient and efficient method ofcleansing for both patients and carers, which is gentle to theskin. These medium sized wipes are made from a strong anddurable non-woven material to ensure they retain their integrityduring use and are highly absorbent with good liquid retentionproperties so they stay wet to the touch during use.

The special formula is designed to thoroughly cleanse the skinand has an added skin softener with a pleasant fragrance.Readiwipes® Skin Cleansing Wipes are supplied in a handydispensing pack with re-sealable flip top lid.

• Convenient & efficient skin cleansing for patients & carers• Pleasant, lightly fragranced formula • Gentle to the skin, with added skin softener• Handy, flip top dispensing pack

Product Code Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale2600 Lightweight Medium - 20 x 22cm 200 6 Packs



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es Readiwipes® moist - Bed Bath ClothsReadiwipes® Bed Bath Cloths provide a handy, rinse free patient bathing solution that offers a convenientand cost effective alternative to traditional methods. Each cloth cleanses and moisturises the skin, leavingthe patient feeling refreshed and comfortable. The special formula is pH balanced, does not contain alcoholand, with added skin conditioner, is particularly kind to the skin.

Each pack contains 8 large 20 x 30cm cloths, one for each area of the body,made from thick, super heavy weight, super-soft spun viscose. The clothscan be used at room temperature or warmed using a microwave oven orRobinson Healthcare’s purpose made warming oven.

• Simple & convenient alternative to traditional bed bathing• Saves time for nursing staff and is cost effective • Individual patient packs to prevent cross infection• Fragrance free, pH balanced, alcohol free formula• Added skin moisturiser leaves skin feeling smooth and healthy• Soft & gentle 8 cloth pack, one for each area of the body

Readiwipes® Bed Bath Cloth Warming OvenDesigned specially for use with Readiwipes® Bed Bath Cloths,this Warming Oven offers a safe and controlled method toheat the cloths prior to use. The oven utilises a simple on/offswitch and pre-set automatic thermostatic control, making itsimple and time saving for carers to use. Cloths are heated toexactly the correct temperature, without over heating. Multiplepacks can be placed into the warmer and left there until readyfor use at any time and without fuss.

• Safe and convenient method for warming bed bath cloths• Pre-set, thermostatic control to prevent overheating • Simple and time saving for carers to use• Cloths always heated to exactly the correct temperature

Product Code Description Unit of Sale5114 Bed Bath Cloth Thermostatic Warming Oven 1

Full body bed bath is achieved by using one clothfor each area of the body in the following order:

1. Face (eyes closed)2. Neck & chest3. Right arm4. Left arm5. Perineum6. Right leg - Left leg7. Back8. Buttocks

Product Code Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5128 Lightweight Large - 20 x 30cm 8 12 Packs


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esReadiwipes® moist - Skin Cleansing Macerator WipesPart of the same family as Readiwipes® dry Macerator, these exclusive moist skin cleansing wipes provideexceptional patient cleansing performance with the same environmentally friendly benefits as their sister range.

Gentle and Effective

Readiwipes® Skin Cleansing Macerator Wipes are silky smooth and kind to patients’ skin and yet super strongand durable, retaining their integrity during use. Each thick, heavyweight wipe offers excellent cleaningperformance that is ideal for hands and face but can also be used effectively on other areas of the body. Theformula has been balanced to pH 5.5 to match the natural pH of the skin and does not contain alcohol, making itparticularly gentle for any skin, young or old. The wipes contain added skin moisturiser and softener plus an extramild and pleasant fragrance.

Cost Effective and Convenient

Readiwipes® Skin Cleansing Macerator Wipes have been developed for disposal in a macerator. This offersgreater convenience, efficiency, improved infection control and is very cost effective, as landfill or incinerationwaste costs are eliminated. Many wipes claim to be maceratable when in fact they are not. Readiwipes®Maceratable wipes have been tested with a wide range of macerators to ensure compatibility. So after use, thewipes can be conveniently, safely and easily disposed of in a macerator. The wipes can also be flushed in a WCone at a time for added convenience.

Environmentally Friendly

Manufactured using a new material specially developed by Robinson, the wipes are extremely environmentallyfriendly, being made from a minimum of 70% natural plant fibres, derived essentially from sustainable forests thatare certified to:

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)• Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

New trees are planted to replace those harvested to provide sustainable production. In addition, as these treesgrow they absorb CO2 and help to meet CO2 emission reduction objectives.

• Soft, silky smooth material that is kind to patients’ skin• Strong & durable during use, ideal for hands & face• Excellent as a refreshing wipe• pH balanced, alcohol free formula, with added skin moisturiser• Truly maceratable for low cost disposal of soiled wipes• Greatly improves infection control• Reduces landfill and waste incineration costs• Non-interleaved folding for easy, rapid and cost effective single dispensing• Environmentally friendly - 70% natural fibres from renewable, sustainable forests

Product Code Weight Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale5145 Heavyweight Medium - 18 x 20cm 50 24 Packs


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Fast Aid® Pre-Injection Swabs are designed for pre-injection sitecleansing and are supplied in individual packs to reduce cross infectionrisk. Each non-woven swab is impregnated with a 70% IsopropylAlcohol solution, which disinfects and lowers the skin bacteriologicalcount prior to administering an injection. Fast Aid® Pre-Injection Swabsare singly packed for convenience and waste/cost reduction.

• Cleanses skin and kills bacteria• Saves time and costs – no waste• 100 individually wrapped swabs per pack

Highly suitable for first aid use, Fast Aid® Antiseptic Wipes help to removedirt and contamination from the skin prior to using first aid dressings.The generously sized 13.5 x 14cm wipes are impregnated with an antisepticsolution which is quick drying and contains chlorhexidine to help killbacteria. Designed for use in the home or on the move, the wipes aresupplied in a convenient pocket sized pack.

• Cleanses and kills bacteria• Highly suited to first aid in the home or on the move• Easy to use, convenient flip top dispensing pack• Durable pack keeps wipes fresher for longer

Product Code Wipe Size Swabs/Pack Unit of Sale5885 7 x 4cm 100 12 Packs

Product Code PIP Code Wipe Size Wipes/Pack Unit of Sale4489 294-6879 13.5 x 14cm 20 6 Packs

Fast Aid® Pre-Injection Swabs

Fast Aid® Antiseptic Wipes

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Readiwipes® biocidal - Hard Surface WipesSuitable for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces, Readiwipes®Hard Surface Wipes are ideal for use in many clinical and foodpreparation areas. Each wipe is impregnated with a 70% solutionof Isopropyl Alcohol BP for rapid biocidal action and fastevaporation, leaving surfaces free from bactericidal infection.

Laboratory tests prove Readiwipes® Hard Surface Wipes to behighly effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi,including MRSA, E. Coli, Campylobacter and Listeria. One tough,non-woven material wipe is usually sufficient to thoroughlycleanse an area of 1m2, making them exceptionally cost effective.Each handy dispensing pack, with re-sealable flip top lid containsapproximately 200 wipes.

• Laboratory proven to kill

• Suitable for hard surfaces in clinical and food preparation areas• Handy, flip top dispensing pack


• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)• Escherichia Coli• Campylobacter Jejuni• Enterobacter Aerogenes• Klebsiella Pneumoniae• Listeria Monocytogenes

• Proteus Vulgaris• Pseudomonas Aeruginosa• Streptococcus Pyogenes• Epidermophyton Floccosum• Trichophyton Mentagrophytes

Readiwipes® Multi Surface Wipes are highly effectivedecontamination wipes that are laboratory proven to killbacteria and fungi. The solution is alcohol free which means thewipes can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, soft as well ashard, including mattresses, duvet and pillow protectors, plasticsand fabrics.

Particularly useful for sanitising surfaces after contact with urineor faeces, these wipes are laboratory proven to have a biocidaleffect against MRSA, E. Coli, Salmonella and Listeria, makingthem highly effective at cleansing and leaving surfaces infectionfree. Made from a strong and durable non-woven material toensure they retain their integrity during use, the wipes aresupplied in a handy dispensing pack with re-sealable flip top lid.

• Laboratory proven to kill• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)• Escherichia Coli• Listeria Monocytogenes• Salmonella Enteritidis• Salmonella Typhimurium

• Suitable for use on both soft and hard surfaces• Safe for use on plastics and rubber, including mattresses• Handy, flip top dispensing pack


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