Laundry operations in healthcare and aged care environments are held to some of the highest hygiene standards of any industry. From hospitals and medical centres to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, linen must be cleaned, disinfected, and handled correctly to reduce infection risk and protect vulnerable residents, patients, and staff.
Meeting these standards is not only about having the right machines. It also depends on using proven hygiene products that support infection control protocols, staff safety, and consistent cleaning outcomes. Below are five essential hygiene products that every healthcare and aged care laundry facility should have as part of their daily operations.
Universal Laundry Chlorine Disinfectant Bleach
Chlorine disinfectant bleach is a cornerstone of infection control in healthcare laundry settings. It is widely used to disinfect linen, remove organic contaminants and neutralise harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens that can survive standard wash cycles.
In aged care and medical environments, chlorine bleach plays a critical role in reducing cross-contamination between loads and ensuring linen meets strict cleanliness requirements.
Why it matters
- Kills a wide range of bacteria, viruses and microorganisms
- Supports infection control compliance in healthcare settings
- Effective for heavily soiled linen and contaminated textiles
- Helps maintain consistent hygiene standards across all wash cycles
When used at correct concentrations, chlorine disinfectant bleach is both effective and economical for high-volume healthcare laundries.
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Hand Sanitiser
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. In laundry facilities where staff regularly move between handling soiled linen, machinery and clean items, access to reliable hand sanitiser is essential.
Hand sanitiser provides a fast, convenient way to reduce contamination risk when handwashing facilities are not immediately available.
Why it matters
- Reduces transmission of germs between tasks
- Supports infection control protocols and staff hygiene
- Ideal for use between handling soiled and clean linen
- Convenient for fast-paced healthcare laundry environments
Consistent hand hygiene protects not only staff but also residents and patients who rely on properly sanitised linen.
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Disposable Safety Masks
Disposable medical-grade safety masks provide an important layer of protection in healthcare and aged care laundry facilities. They help reduce exposure to airborne particles, dust, chemical vapours and potential contaminants released during linen handling and washing processes.
Masks are especially important when dealing with heavily soiled linen or operating in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas.
Why it matters
- Reduces inhalation of airborne contaminants
- Supports workplace hygiene and staff safety
- Helps prevent cross-contamination in shared environments
- Essential for compliance in healthcare-related settings
Using disposable masks also supports good infection control practices by preventing repeated use and contamination.
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Safety gloves with grip
Protective gloves are essential when handling chemicals, soiled linen and wet loads. Safety gloves with grip provide both chemical resistance and improved handling, reducing the risk of accidents while protecting skin from irritants.
In healthcare laundry environments, gloves also act as a critical barrier between staff and potentially infectious materials.
Why it matters
- Protects hands from chemicals, detergents and contaminants
- Improves grip when handling wet or heavy laundry loads
- Reduces risk of skin irritation and injury
- Supports safe handling of contaminated linen
Gloves should be worn consistently and changed regularly as part of standard infection control procedures.
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Why hygiene products are critical in healthcare laundry operations
In healthcare and aged care environments, laundry is directly linked to patient safety. Poor hygiene practices can contribute to the spread of infections, increased operational risk and non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Having the right hygiene products in place helps facilities:
- Meet infection control and compliance requirements
- Protect staff from chemical and biological exposure
- Maintain consistent, auditable laundry processes
- Reduce risk of cross-contamination
- Build trust with residents, patients and regulators
This is why selecting reliable, professional-grade products from a trusted supplier matters.
Partnering with UDS for healthcare laundry hygiene
UDS is more than a product supplier. We work with healthcare and aged care facilities across Australia and New Zealand to support safe, compliant and efficient laundry operations.
Our range of disinfectants, protective equipment, hygiene products and commercial wash chemicals is selected to meet the real demands of healthcare laundry environments.
By choosing UDS, facilities gain access to products that support infection control, staff safety and operational consistency, all backed by industry knowledge and reliable supply.
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