Article: 💧 Why Cost Per Wash Matters for Care Facilities

💧 Why Cost Per Wash Matters for Care Facilities
💧 Why Your Care Facility Should Be Using a Cost Per Wash Calculator
If you manage a care facility, hospital, or provide home care, you know that reliable incontinence protection is essential. But have you ever stopped to ask: How much does each use actually cost?
It’s easy to focus on the upfront price of a product. The real value, though, comes down to one thing:
Cost Per Wash.
At Stay Dry, we believe you deserve clarity about your costs—so you can budget smarter and invest in quality that lasts. That’s why we’ve created an easy Cost Per Wash Calculator to help you see exactly how much you could be saving over time.
📊 See the Numbers for Yourself
Let’s break it down:
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Stay Dry Comfy Heavy Absorbency Bed Pad
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Purchase price: $161.00 NZD
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Lifespan: Up to 300 washes
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Cost per use:
$161 ÷ 300 washes = just $0.54 per use + environment benefits along with client comfort. At Stay dry NZ we have believed in providing Quality that's why we Are a long-standing trusted provider to the NZ Healthcare sector for bedding & Furniture protection.
Compare that to disposable pads costing around $1.10 per use, and you’re potentially cutting your costs by more than half—while reducing waste.
🏥 Designed for Facilities That Care
Our Comfy Bed Pads are made to stand up to the demands of daily care environments:
✅ Heavy-duty absorbency (up to 3 litres)
✅ Soft quilted surface for comfort
✅ Machine washable and tumble dry safe
✅ Waterproof barrier to protect mattresses
✅ Reusable design that’s better for the environment
Whether you’re outfitting an aged care facility, hospital, or caring for loved ones at home, Stay Dry pads deliver reliable protection and meaningful savings.
🌿 Better for Your Budget—and the Planet
Choosing reusable protection doesn’t just save you money. Every Stay Dry pad keeps up to 800 disposables out of landfill each year. It’s a win-win for your bottom line and the environment.
💡 Why It Pays to Calculate Your True Costs
Many care providers only look at the initial purchase price. But when you consider how often a product is used and washed, the story changes.
Here’s what you get with Stay Dry:
✔️ Lower cost per use
✔️ Fewer replacements over time
✔️ Less hassle with ordering and inventory
✔️ A more sustainable choice
🎯 See How Much You Could Save
Ready to find out exactly how much reusable protection could reduce your operating costs?
👉 Try our Cost Per Wash Calculator and see the difference for yourself.
It only takes a minute, and it could transform the way you budget & Comfort for incontinence care in your facility.