With all the different types of hygiene rolls in today’s market, it can be easy to lose track of what rolls are best suited for certain situations. What’s more notable is that especially in the current world, it is more necessary than ever to keep surfaces cleaned and sanitised properly after each use. This is why in this article we will broaden your knowledge on a specific roll known as ‘paper couch roll’ (more recently termed ‘hygiene roll’) and will provide you with all the information on:
- What is couch roll?
- What are the contents of couch rolls?
- What are couch rolls’ main uses?
- Benefits of using couch roll
- Choosing your couch roll at Galleon Supplies
What is Couch Roll?
Couch roll is disposable paper towel rolls that come in 10” or 20” widths and is most commonly used in the healthcare, sports, massage and beauty industries. It can be quickly and easily rolled over an examination couch/massage bed to provide an extra level of hygiene and maintain professional settings.
In environments in which infection control is paramount, couch roll is incredibly useful for preventing cross contamination.
What are the Contents of Couch Rolls?
Most manufacturers use strong GSM (Grams per Square Meter) paper to make the rolls: usually two-ply but can come in single-ply for cost effective benefits or three-ply for extra comfort. The paper has high wet strength so it doesn’t break away or rip easily.
A good hygiene roll will have strong perforations so it doesn’t rip too easily when someone lies on it. The rolls are strong and durable with perforations along their length so the paper can be ripped off after each client has finished their appointment/treatment.
What are Couch Rolls Main Uses?
The primary use of couch roll paper is to provide a layer between patient and a massage/healthcare bed to improve hygiene ratings. It can be dispensed from couch roll holders, usually fixed at the head of the couch.
However, couch roll is versatile in comparison to many different types of rolls in today’s market as it can be wetted for wiping down healthcare beds with an antibacterial spray.
Benefits of Using Couch Roll:
Couch roll is generally made from virgin paper (straight from the pulp of trees) for strength qualities and the ability to be recycled. When comparing this to using towels on healthcare/massage beds, you could be reducing your environmental impact by saving on excessive laundering as well as offering an effective time saving and cost-effect solution to help maintain a clean, professional environment to clients.
Clients and patients will appreciate the quality and comfort provided by incorporating high-quality, highly-rated ply paper. Using couch rolls will also help with the peace of mind of clients/patients knowing that it is replaced after each use.
As mentioned previously, it can act as a very effective clean-up method in the event of spills or leaks, whereas regular toilet roll would struggle in this scenario and break too easily when coming into contact with liquids.
Because couch roll paper is disposable, once finished with, any germs and bodily fluids that happen to seap on the paper become disposed of too. This minimises the spread of pathogens in the operating environment.
If you run a beauty salon business, couch roll can help protect your treatment beds from marks and stains from makeup and beauty treatments, thus further contributing to high hygiene ratings.
Choosing Your Couch Roll at Galleon Supplies:
Our products are definitely competitive and priced suitable. Our Economy 20” (10cm diameter) couch roll is priced at £1.30 per roll and consists of the following contents:
- 9 rolls per case
- White two-ply pure tissue paper
- 17.5gsm, 35gsm per sheet
- Embossed and perforated at 40cm intervals
- Can be dispensed from an under-couch bar fitting or from our Kimberly Clark Couch Roll Dispensers
Alternatively, why not look at our blue 10” couch roll range which consists of the following contents:
- 18 rolls per case
- Premium quality three-ply tissue paper in blue colour
- 17.5gsm, 52.5gsm per sheet
- Sized to standard 25.4cm widths, superb for cleaning and covering surfaces at speed between appointments
- Can fit any conventional 10” dispenser unit
- Close perforations every 40cm for fewer ragged edges and uneven tearing
- Finish is considerably soft and smooth, providing extra comfort during periods of extended client treatment.
Here at Galleon Supplies, we pride ourselves on being a leading stockist of disposable paper products including paper couch rolls, toilet supplies and janitorial cleaning products nationwide. For more information about our hygiene products, call us on 02476 703 803 or fill out our contact form.
