Underpad Laundering Guide

Correctly washed underpads will have a long and useful life. Incorrectly washed bed pads can breakdown and the life of the product will be reduced.

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Correctly washed underpads will have a long and useful life. Incorrectly washed bed pads can breakdown and the life of the product will be reduced.

Here are a few laundering hints for HOME laundering:

If you use too much bleach it will cause a premature product failure. The use of oxygenated bleach is recommended
Proper load levels are important - you should wash with 85% capacity in the washer and dryer.
Cool down for approximately 5 minutes after the drying cycle. Do not leave the underpads in the dryer after the cycle is complete.
The use of fabric softeners can reduce absorbency.
For all polyester products DO NOT use fabric softener. It will cause the bed pad to not absorb liquids.

For laundering in COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH MACHINES here are some standard formulas:

Washing	Level	Fahrenheit (Fº)	Minutes	Supplies
Flush	High	Cool 90º	2
Flush	High	Warm 110º - 120º	2
Flush	High	Hot 130º - 150º	2
Break	Low	Hot 150º - 155º	8-12	Alkali or alkali and detergent
Suds	Low	Hot 155º	6	Detergent
Rinse	High	Hot 155º	2
Bleach	Low	Hot 150º - 155º	8	No more than 1.5 quarts of 1% chlorine bleach per 100 lbs
Rinse	High	Hot 150º - 155º	2
Rinse	High	Warm 130º	2	Use Anti-Chlor.
Rinse	High	Warm 90º	2
Sour	Low	100º	5	Sour / Softener*

Drying		168º or Less	Approximately 30-35 minutes

*For all polyester products DO NOT use fabric softener.

Local water conditions can influence the effectiveness of your wash. Hard water, soft water, etc...
Drying times for underpads varies based on the weight of the underpads. Heavier soaker capacity in the underpads means it will take longer to dry and less will can be washed during a load due to volume.