Reusable incontinence products are becoming popular because of their many benefits. You can buy them in high street shops, supermarkets and online.
Better for the environment
Disposable incontinence products can contain up to 90% plastic. A single pad can take as long as 500 years to break down.
Switching to reusables helps:
- reduce waste
- avoid plastic
- lower your environmental impact
Better for your health
Disposable incontinence products can contain chemical fragrances which can potentially lead to irritation.
Washable products contain no chemicals which may cause your skin to react.
Better for your bank balance
You can save money by switching to reusables, compared to single-use items.
Get money off
You can save even more money on reusable incontinence products if you’re a Dorset Council resident!
We have teamed up with brands to offer you 15% off a range of reusable incontinence products.
Use code ECODORSET when you order online to get 15% off
You can use your discount on:
- Cheeky (discount code is dorset15)
- Earthwise Girls
- Fluxies (20% discount)
- Modibodi
- The Nappy Lady
- Wuka
The discount won’t usually apply to items already on offer and on some bundle sets. The Modibodi discount excludes Puma, Maxi, Give a Pair and vouchers.
Reusable options
Simply a pair of pants with an absorbent inner panel. They come in all shapes, styles, sizes and absorbencies. At the end of the day just rinse with cold water, pop into your washing machine and then hang out to dry.
A shaped absorbent pad with wings that popper around your pants similar to a disposable pad. Spare pads fold up discreetly and used pads can be stored in a small stylish wet bag. There are lots of sizes and absorbencies to suit your needs.
To clean, rinse with cold water after use, then pop into the washing machine with your next wash.
A washable absorbent and waterproof bed pad that can absorb between 1 and 4.5 litres (depending on pad size). They can be used for adults with incontinence or for children during potty training or for nighttime accidents. The pads come in a range of sizes from junior bed up to king size. Some can also be used to protect sofas or chairs.
You'll find these products to buy on the Cheeky and Nappy Lady websites.
Make sure you check and follow care and use instructions which come with each product as they may vary between suppliers.