Foley Catheters & Supplies: A Straightforward Guide for Home Use
Discover everything you need to know about Foley catheters: what they are, how they work, how to care for them at home, and how Triumph Home Health Supplies delivers your supplies right to your door.
Intermittent Catheters: A Simple Guide for Safe and Comfortable Use
Learn what intermittent catheters are, how they work, and how to use them safely and comfortably at home. Triumph Home Health Supplies delivers high-quality catheters directly to your door.
External Catheters: A Comfortable, Non-Invasive Option for Urinary Management
Learn what external (condom) catheters are, how they work, and who can benefit from them. Find the right fit and enjoy convenient doorstep delivery with Triumph Home Health Supplies.
Washing Your Catheter
Is washing your catheter a good idea? Ask a nurse that has been in the industry and she/he may talk to you about when we as a society saw washing catheters and needles as an appropriate practice. However, as we know needles carry unwanted microorganisms that we can’t remove. The same is said about washing catheters. More importantly a sterile environment to wash them in is extremely difficult to establish. It takes only one microorganism to multiply on your product to result in a urinary tract infection. In this link from WEBMD they recognize that the average kitchen sink is dirtier than your toilet. https://www.webmd.com/women/features/places-germs-hide#1 The cost for hospital treatment of a catheter associated urinary tract infection compared to a catheter itself is drastic. Consider your health next time you think of washing your catheter.