Disposable Underpads, Large
Large disposable pads that protect the bed or chair as a second line of defence against leaks.
Why this one
Backup, not the main product
Protects the mattress, sheets and chair as backup. It does not keep the person dry.
Saves the 3am bed change
Saves a full bed change in the middle of the night, and costs far less than replacing a mattress.
Large enough to work
At 58 by 91 cm it covers where someone may be lying by morning, not just where they started.
No washing required
No laundry needed, which matters in a busy household or without easy washing machine access.
Useful beyond the bed
Also useful for protecting a chair or car seat, or during personal care and dressing changes.
Fix the cause first
If leaks are frequent, improve the fit or absorbency of what the person wears rather than adding pads.
About this product
Disposable underpads in large. They sit on the bed or chair and catch what gets past whatever the person is wearing.
A second line of defence
This is worth being clear about, because people often buy underpads hoping they will do the job of a brief.
An underpad protects the mattress, the sheets and the chair. It does not keep the person dry. If leaks are happening often, the fix is a better-fitting or more absorbent product on the person, with the pad as backup.
Used that way, a pad is what saves a full bed change at 3am, and it is a lot cheaper than replacing a mattress.
Get a large one
The commonest reason people decide underpads do not work is that the pad was too small and the leak landed beyond its edge.
People move in the night. A pad needs to cover the area someone might actually be lying in by morning, not the spot they started in.
Disposable or washable
Disposables are convenient, hygienic and need no laundry. That matters in a household already managing a lot, and for anyone without easy access to a washing machine.
Washable pads cost less over a year of nightly use and feel softer and quieter to lie on, but they need a hot wash and two or three in rotation. Many households use disposables at night and washables during the day.
Also useful for
Protecting a chair or a car seat, and during personal care or a dressing change where the bed needs protecting for a short period.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Dri-Flo |
|---|---|
| Type | Disposable underpad, extra absorbent |
| Size | Large, 58 cm x 91 cm (about 23" x 36") |
| Purpose | Protects the bed, chair or car seat. Backup rather than a replacement for briefs or underwear. |
| Why large | People move in the night, so the pad must cover where they may be lying by morning |
| Advantage | No laundry required, which suits a busy household or limited washing access |
| Also available | Washable reusable underpads, cheaper over time and softer to lie on |
| If leaks are frequent | Improve the fit or absorbency of what the person wears, and keep the pad as backup |
Details
| Item code | 25000099 |
|---|---|
| Category | Incontinence Products |
| Unit | Unit |
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