My mom's incontinence is much worse and we're looking for reliable, reusable waterproof pads for her recliner, kitchen chair, car seat, and twin bed. Having a hard time finding a brand that has good reviews for reusability. Anybody have one they've used that they would recommend? Thanks!
They have all kinds of things.
Best of luck.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8LZMFLM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
I always forget it because I can not stand the smell but, they have new fragances now.
https://www.mipinc.com/products/categories/underpads/patient-care-underpads/fusion%C2%AE-underpads.html?classid=75&searchString=pad
My sister gave me several after her husband died in 2020. She had gotten them used from a swap group she belonged to... so that means they were used by two patients before we got them and I've had them for over four years. I buy them to give to others as gifts when they start having issues.
I also recommend this product: https://peelaways.com/
I use them under my fitted sheet so if we have a soaked bed in spite of the other protection. If it happens in the middle of the night I only have to remove my fitted sheet then tear off the top Peelaway layer and can settle back in bed sooner than changing the whole bed. One of our caregivers has an autistic son and immediately ordered some too and loves them.
FURNITURE - I use the pet waterproof (or resistant) sofa and chair covers as others have suggested but then I put a washable plaid pad on top of that so I am not washing the covers that often. I don't know where I ordered the plaid pad from but I have been meaning to track it down and get more. It has rubber backing to keep it from sliding and is waterproof.
CAR - here is the best product I have found:
https://seatshield.com/
I asked the company and they suggested the EliteSport+ Non-Slip Waterproof Seat Cover. I was concerned about it moving around because my husband always slides across the seat... I can vouch that the non-slip feature has worked great for us so far. I just got it before Christmas and there have been no accidents so far so I haven't had to wash it yet. I plan to get one for my seat next. It definitely is less that the price I paid for getting the car detailed after one of his accidents.
BRIEFS - I have used the Tranquility Overnights 24/7 for a few years and found them better than Depends. They also have booster pads that are nice and thin.
https://tranquilityproducts.com/
I like to buy online from Vitality Medical. Although you can find other medical suppliers.
Here are the products I would recommend:
CareFor Deluxe Washable Underpads
Becks Classic - get the Heavy Absorbency (there are different levels)
and Becks Classic Plaidbex
Get a large size -such as 30" x 36" for sofa, recliner, and bed.
Those tiny ones just don't give enough coverage. Save the smaller ones
for a kitchen chair and wheelchair.
Although washable pads have a water resistant backing, liquid will still eventually seep through. I double up. Use them one on top of the other.
Unfortunately, I have a lot of wet soiled bed pads and blankets to wash.
I do a couple loads of laundry every day. Perhaps you can find a convenient way of soaking them until laundry day. For me, that becomes more cumbersome, I would rather just wash every day.
I also recently purchased these pads. They haven't been "tested" yet but the size fits well on a couch. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CVH7HJW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YJCRNZP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Not all chux are the same. Get 36 x 36 inches for best coverage. Extra absorbant is best.
I used 2 chux on DH recliner. I didn't worry about it looking like a chux on a chair. Relatives didn't care. They knew DH situation and did not judge. But you can get a nice large towel that matches the chair color to place over the cushion to hide the chux.
Same on car seat. Chux and towel.
Little Green spot cleaner for pets took out any accidents. Small & portable. Pooph spray took out any urine smell after cleaning.
The plain old disposable chucks are the way to go.
Also, prevention is so helpful…use a more absorbent diaper (not a pull-up), like Abena M4 (or the correct size you need will have a similar name)…see abenausa.com
i have washed them many times and they come out perfectly.
I believe the manufacturer is Pygrip.
One problem today is that washers have a sort of cycling that doesn't work well on waterproof materials; they don't come clean; many washing machines warn of not putting in waterproof liners and etc.
Someone recently said that those car floor liners that are for dogs work quite well. You could perhaps cut those into covers but they aren't absorbent.
Best method is good incontinence wear that isn't removeable.
I wish the best to you in your exploration, and when you find things that work do let us know here!
I recommend buying disposable chucks.
Her apartment still smelled, her furniture still got ruined and her laundry usage tripled.
So I went and paid for pooph pet potty pads. Yes they are disposable, and expensive compared to getting "free" ones but one of them...lesser smell with no perfume, lesser damages and lesser hassles.
Search for waterproof furniture covers for dogs. they have them for chairs, couches, cars.
You can also search for bed pads for children. I got one that would fit a crib for the bed my Husband was in. The brand was CONNI I got it through Costco. One pad will hold about 80 fluid ounces.
https://tinyurl.com/bdhw2f2n
36x52 works in bed for DH, probably a good size for recliner too.
Machine wash & dry! Ours have been washed dozens of times, are still leakproof and soft to touch.