Mattress End Infill - Hygienic Gap Filler
- Fills Head or Foot Bed Gap - the 90x20x15cm foam-filled end infill fits at the head or foot of the bed where a gap between the mattress end and the bed frame presents an impact or entrapment risk; the foam inner provides cushioned support at the gap position, and the cover's 4-way stretch material allows the infill to conform closely to the gap dimensions for a secure fit.
- Machine Washable to 75°C - the vapour-permeable wipe-clean cover is machine washable at up to 75°C, supporting thermal decontamination per HSG(95)18 infection control standards for reusable patient contact items; the zip closure allows rapid cover removal for laundering, maintaining the care home's infection control hygiene schedule without extended bed-out-of-use time.
- Vapour-Permeable 4-Way Stretch Cover - the four-way stretch polyurethane cover allows moisture vapour to pass through from the skin contact surface while conforming flexibly to the infill shape; the wipe-clean outer surface supports routine decontamination between patient uses without removing the cover for laundering, reserving the 75°C machine wash for high-level decontamination events.
- Custom Sizes and Gap Safety - standard size 90x20x15cm; custom sizes available to order for non-standard gap dimensions; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should include the infill as part of the bed safety assessment where a mattress end gap has been identified; the mattress infill extension with straps (NCL-IF881815-S) provides an alternative where strap securing is required.
Mattress End Infill - 90x20x15cm - Machine Washable 75 Degree Cover
The Mattress End Infill (NCL-IF) fills gaps at the head or foot of the bed with a foam inner and a 4-way stretch vapour-permeable wipe-clean cover that is machine washable to 75°C per HSG(95)18. Zip closure for easy cover removal. Standard 90x20x15cm; custom sizes available. CQC Regulation 12 gap safety.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-IF |
| Dimensions (standard) | 90 x 20 x 15 cm |
| Inner | Foam |
| Cover | Vapour-permeable, wipe-clean, 4-way stretch; zip closure |
| Washing | Machine washable to 75°C |
| Custom Sizes | Available on request |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed safety identifies mattress end gaps as entrapment and impact risk zones; the foam-filled infill addresses this zone at the head or foot of the bed. Machine washability to 75°C supports HSG(95)18 thermally disinfected category compliance for reusable patient contact items. CQC Regulation 12 documentation should record the gap risk assessment and the infill specification. The vapour-permeable cover supports NICE CG179 skin microclimate management where the infill is in contact with the resident's skin or feet during sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a mattress end infill needed rather than a mattress infill extension with straps?
The mattress end infill (NCL-IF) is appropriate where the gap at the head or foot of the bed is a relatively small depth that the foam infill can fill by sitting in the gap space, and where strap securing is not required to hold the infill in position against the mattress movement. The mattress infill extension with straps (NCL-IF881815-S) is appropriate where the gap is the result of the bed frame being extended beyond the mattress length, requiring a more substantial surface extension secured with quick-release buckle straps to maintain position. The clinical team should assess the specific gap geometry and choose the appropriate product for the dimensions and securing requirements.
What does 75°C machine washability indicate for infection control?
HSG(95)18 specifies that washing at 71°C for three minutes or 65°C for ten minutes achieves thermal disinfection for reusable healthcare items; 75°C machine washability exceeds this minimum and ensures the infill cover meets the thermal disinfection requirement for the thermally disinfected linen category. This is the appropriate infection control standard for reusable patient contact items that may come into contact with skin, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces in care home and hospital environments. Confirm the care home's laundering equipment can reliably reach and maintain 75°C throughout the wash cycle before specifying this as the decontamination method.
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Viewed products
- Fills Head or Foot Bed Gap - the 90x20x15cm foam-filled end infill fits at the head or foot of the bed where a gap between the mattress end and the bed frame presents an impact or entrapment risk; the foam inner provides cushioned support at the gap position, and the cover's 4-way stretch material allows the infill to conform closely to the gap dimensions for a secure fit.
- Machine Washable to 75°C - the vapour-permeable wipe-clean cover is machine washable at up to 75°C, supporting thermal decontamination per HSG(95)18 infection control standards for reusable patient contact items; the zip closure allows rapid cover removal for laundering, maintaining the care home's infection control hygiene schedule without extended bed-out-of-use time.
- Vapour-Permeable 4-Way Stretch Cover - the four-way stretch polyurethane cover allows moisture vapour to pass through from the skin contact surface while conforming flexibly to the infill shape; the wipe-clean outer surface supports routine decontamination between patient uses without removing the cover for laundering, reserving the 75°C machine wash for high-level decontamination events.
- Custom Sizes and Gap Safety - standard size 90x20x15cm; custom sizes available to order for non-standard gap dimensions; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should include the infill as part of the bed safety assessment where a mattress end gap has been identified; the mattress infill extension with straps (NCL-IF881815-S) provides an alternative where strap securing is required.