How to Clean Plastic Bedpans
Bedpans are a useful tool for those who have a difficult time sitting down on a toilet, or who have limited mobility and find it a challenge to walk to a toilet when necessary. Even if help is available, it may be easier for all involved to use a bedpan. Bedpans are also easy to clean and can make simple bodily functions less of a hassle.
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Instructions
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After a bedpan has been used, empty the contents into a toilet. Flush the toilet.
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Rinse the bedpan with water to ensure all residue has been cleared from the surface.
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Pour a drop of liquid dish soap onto the bottom of the bedpan.
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Add approximately two cups of hot water to the bottom of the bed pan, allowing bubbles to form.
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Use a toilet bowl brush or a hand dish-washing brush that is used only for this purpose to scrub the bedpan's surface.
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Pour the soapy water into the toilet and flush.
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Rinse the bedpan with warm water.
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Allow the bedpan to air dry in preparation for its next use.
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Tips & Warnings
Every so often, it is helpful to clean the bed pan with toilet bowl cleaner. To prevent illness, use an antibacterial hand gel liberally.
Always clean your hands thoroughly after cleaning the bed pan.
