Octenisan Antimicrobial Wash Mitts

Octenisan Antimicrobial Wash Mitts by Schülke are ready-to-use cleansing mitts designed for gentle, effective whole-body washing and antimicrobial skin cleansing without the need for water or rinsing.

Impregnated with a skin-friendly cleansing solution containing octenidine HCl and allantoin, the mitts help cleanse and care for intact skin while supporting infection-control routines. Their convenient pre-moistened format makes them particularly useful for people who are bedridden, have limited mobility, or require assisted washing in home, care or clinical settings.

Key Features

• Ready to use: Pre-moistened mitts require no preparation.
• No rinsing required: The cleansing solution can be left on the skin after washing.
• Contains octenidine HCl: Suitable for antimicrobial whole-body cleansing and MDRO decontamination protocols.
• Enriched with allantoin: Helps soothe and care for the skin.
• Gentle on intact skin: Suitable for routine cleansing and personal hygiene.
• Colour and fragrance free: Designed with sensitive skin and healthcare use in mind.
• Ideal for assisted washing: Particularly useful for immobile or bedridden patients.
• Can be warmed or cooled: The pack may be warmed or chilled according to the manufacturer's instructions for greater patient comfort.
• Convenient mitt design: Makes full-body cleansing easier without bowls, flannels or traditional washing facilities.
• Pack of 8 mitts: Designed to support a complete body-washing routine.

What are Octenisan Antimicrobial Wash Mitts used for?

Octenisan Wash Mitts are designed for cleaning and caring for intact skin, particularly where access to traditional washing facilities is limited.

They can be used for full-body washing in hospitals, care homes or at home and are especially suitable for bedridden or immobile patients. The mitts are also used as part of hygiene and MDRO decontamination routines, including in intensive care and infection-control environments.

The pre-moistened formula removes the need for soap, water and separate towels, helping make assisted washing quicker and more convenient.

How are Octenisan Wash Mitts used?

Each mitt is used to clean a different area of the body, helping reduce transfer of contaminants between areas.

The manufacturer advises ensuring that the skin is thoroughly moistened during use, particularly around skin folds, under the arms and between fingers and toes. The cleansing solution should remain on the skin for at least 30 seconds, and no rinsing with water is required afterwards.

Who are they suitable for?

Octenisan Antimicrobial Wash Mitts are suitable for adults and patients requiring assisted whole-body hygiene, particularly those with reduced mobility or those being cared for in clinical or infection-control environments.

They can be especially useful for:

• Bedridden or immobile patients
• Patients in intensive care or high-dependency settings
• Assisted washing in hospitals and care homes
• Whole-body cleansing where access to showers or baths is limited
• MDRO decontamination and infection-control routines
• Sensitive skin requiring fragrance- and colour-free cleansing

The manufacturer advises that the product should not be used in children under 3 years of age. It should also not be used where there is a known or suspected allergy to any of its ingredients.

Why choose Octenisan Antimicrobial Wash Mitts?

Octenisan Wash Mitts combine cleansing, antimicrobial skin care and convenience in one ready-to-use product.

Their soft mitt format simplifies whole-body washing while the octenidine-containing solution supports hygiene and infection-control measures. With no rinsing required and no added perfume or colouring, they provide a practical solution for routine patient washing in both professional healthcare and home-care environments.