How do I keep my bedside toilet clean?

Just like the toilet in your own home, the entire commode should be wiped down periodically to prevent odor causing bacteria from smelling up the room. A good rule of thumb is to wipe down the lid, seat, and arm rests after every use with a product like Clorox wipes or another type of disinfectant.

What is insert for in bedside commode?

This quick and sanitary method helps to eliminate the need to hand-clean pails. These commode liners fit most common bedside commode pails. Prior to use, place the liner over the commode pail and then insert a pad on top of the liner. Absorbent pads can turn fluids into gel within seconds.

Should you put water in a bedside commode?

Help a person use the commode: Make sure the container is under the seat. Put a small amount of water in the container before it is used. This makes it easier to clean the container later. Help the person out of bed and onto the commode.

What stops a toilet from smelling?

Odor Toilet Tank FAQ White vinegar and baking soda in equal parts is a cost-efficient and effective means of getting rid odors in a toilet. Add them to the tank, mix them in and then use the toilet brush to gently scrub the tank. Let it sit for a few hours, scrub the tank again and flush.

Do you put water in a bedside commode?

How do you use a bedside commode liner?

As Easy as it Looks. Place the commode liner over the pail while the pre-inserted super absorbent pad lays flat at the bottom. After use, pull the drawstrings which close the liner, seal with a knot then throw away.

What are commode liners?

The Carebag commode liner from Cleanis is a leak-resistant medical grade bag equipped with a unique super absorbent pad which turns up to 16oz of body fluids into a gel in a matter of seconds! This single use item fits over most commode pails.

What helps elderly people use the bathroom?

You can help make a bathroom more senior-friendly by installing new lighting, adding non-slip floor mats, installing a raised toilet seat, adding grab bars and handles, and installing an alert button near the toilet.