Water Soluble Laundry Bags

Soluble laundry bags allow healthcare staff to isolate contaminated laundry, removing the need for handling it. These bags are made of a strong yet durable material that encapsulates the soiled linen prior to washing.

The closed bag can then be put directly into the washing machine for washing. They 100% dissolve in hot or cold water and leave no residue. Suitable for hospitals, nursing homes, hotels + resorts and schools.

Reduces cross-contamination

Water soluble laundry bags are a convenient precaution tool that enables linen handlers to safely isolate, store, transport and clean contaminated washable dirty linen items prior to washing. They can be used as integral liners in collection containers or as independent storage bags. This minimizes the risk of cross-contamination between soiled and clean linen and also eliminates direct exposure to waste materials and body fluids for linen handlers.

These bags are made up of polyvinyl alcohol films that completely dissolve in the washing machine during a wash cycle. They don’t clog the pipes and are non-toxic to marine life, humans and the environment.

Once filled, the bags can be closed using a water soluble tie. The bags can then be placed directly into the washing machine. The closed bag prevents airborne contamination and enables a one-time handling of heavily contaminated items. This reduces labour, disinfection and cleaning costs. The bags are plumbing and marine safe and are biodegradable.

Biodegradable

PVA is a non-toxic, environmentally friendly, biodegradable material that dissolves in water. This is why it’s used in the packaging of food products and in medical applications for coating tablets and capsules. It’s also a popular choice for garment bags.

The soluble bags are impervious to bacteria and viruses, which allows for them to be transferred directly into the washing machine without staff having direct contact with its contents. Once the bag reaches the recommended dissolving temperature, it will open automatically, and the linen can be washed.

These bags can be reused over and over again, making them a great alternative to plastic waste. They are also able to withstand heavy rains. If they do reach oceans, however, they can break down into smaller particles that don’t harm marine life. This is a great way to reduce the amount of trash that ends up in our oceans, while also helping to clean them up. This is an excellent example of how innovative technology can make a big difference to the environment.

Economical

Water soluble bags are inexpensive, especially in bulk, and offer a great cost-saving solution for healthcare, hospitality, and industrial laundry facilities. They allow staff to safely isolate, transport, and clean contaminated linen without direct contact. This reduces the risk of cross-infection and germ spread. In addition, they help to reduce labor costs, sanitary waste disposal, and biohazard disposal costs.

These laundry bags can withstand hot and cold washing temperatures and are marine-safe, making them a safe alternative to single-use plastics. They are also non-toxic and biodegradable, reducing the risk of pollution to lakes and oceans.

These bags can be used as liners and are designed to be loaded into commercial laundry machines. During the wash cycle, the bag dissolves and releases the linens into the washer. This eliminates the need for employees to touch contaminated linen, which minimizes the risk of exposure and infection. This is an excellent way to comply with DHSS guidelines for the handling of soiled linen and protect workers’ health.

Easy to use

Designed to safely isolate, store and transport soiled linen, these bags are impervious to bacteria and viruses. They can be closed and placed directly into the washing machine, eliminating the need for staff to come into direct contact with the contents. This also helps to speed up the laundry process by reducing the amount of sorting and pre-treating required.

Once the washing process is complete, the bags simply dissolve in hot water. This eliminates the need for incineration and burying, as well as significantly reducing the treatment cost. Moreover, they’re fully biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

To use the laundry bags, simply place soiled linen into the bag and seal using the attached strap. Then, place the bag in a stirring or drum washing machine and tie it securely. The bags will prevent the contaminated linen from leaking onto other laundry or contaminating the washing machine and environment. Additionally, they are plumbing and marine safe.