I did something like that for years A couple of years ago I started to use vinegar in place of bleach. It's much easier and I really haven't found any difference. Still don't have that many infections.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, greg <[email protected]> wrote: > How does everyone clean out the reusable leg / night bags? > And should it be different for those with SP caths and those who self cath? > > I was taught to rinse the bag out, then inject 1 part bleach / 5 parts > water, shake, let rest for 15 min., drain, rinse out again, hang to dry. > But I found an article that lists same process, but says to shake for 30 > sec., and leaves off the "let rest for the 15 min." > > I would think letting rest with bleach in it for 15 min. would be a good > idea... As long as it drips dry. > > The SP cath has a fulltime, direct, opening, to the bladder. Would the > bleach fumes be bad? Could that be why. > Greg >
