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Swash Washing Without Water Products. Proper hygiene for ICU and bedridden patients reducing risk of cross

Swash is a product which consists of disposable bath wipes and gloves which are impregnated with a speial lotion. These wipes are used primarily to bath bedridden patients in lieu of water, soap, wash-basin, and cream. It is much more enjoyable for both patient and care giver as it is a one step process and gives a soothing feeling to the skin. It also is more hygienic as there is no spillage of water or reusing of any materials.

Yesterday, we talked about the risks of traditional bathing and how daily bathing has evolved. Today, we focus on what t...
22/10/2026

Yesterday, we talked about the risks of traditional bathing and how daily bathing has evolved. Today, we focus on what this means in practice.

For Swash®, patient safety is part of every step, from production to daily use.

💡𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵® 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 offer a standardised, waterless body wash focusing on hygiene, skin care, comfort and infection prevention.
By washing every body part with a separate bathing wipe or glove in one single step Swash®:
• 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 the number of 𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀
• 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 the risk of 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Swash® products are 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 and impregnated with a 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that cares for the skin without the need for rinsing and drying.

As Susan Skewes highlighted years ago, rethinking traditional bathing practices and adopting waterless, evidence-based methods can play an important role in infection prevention.

Is your organization still washing bedridden people with a wash basin, towel, water and soap? Then it’s time to give Swash® a try.

👉 Learn more about our Swash® products and see how they can help your organization. Check the slides below or visit our website: https://arion-group.com/brands/swash/

More than 150 years ago, Florence Nightingale emphasised that personal hygiene, a clean environment and the importance o...
21/10/2026

More than 150 years ago, Florence Nightingale emphasised that personal hygiene, a clean environment and the importance of keeping patients clean and comfortable were essential to good nursing care.

Her principles laid the foundation for many hygiene practices we know today. For generations, washing patients at the bedside with water, soap, a wash basin and towels has remained a familiar part of daily nursing care.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?

While the importance of personal hygiene has remained unchanged, our understanding of how to provide safe and effective care has continued to evolve.

In the 1990s, nurse Susan Skewes showed that traditional bathing with water and soap is far from harmless.

She suggested using waterless, person-bound bathing solutions instead of traditional bathing. Waterless bathing solutions help protect the skin barrier and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

💡The 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵® 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 follows this principle through a standardised, waterless bathing method that integrates 𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲, 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Swash® products are person-bound and impregnated with a skin-friendly lotion that cares for the skin without the need for rinsing and drying.

📢 Swipe through the slides below to learn more about the risks of traditional bathing.

In our next post, we take a closer look at how Swash® brings hygiene, skin protection and infection prevention together in daily care.

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“I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.”This quote, from the modern Hippocratic Oa...
20/10/2026

“I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.”

This quote, from the modern Hippocratic Oath of more than 2400 years ago, reflects a commitment that connects generations of healthcare professionals: caring for people includes protecting them from preventable harm.

Back then, running water and basic hygiene were a luxury for most people and prevention was mostly an ideal.

Today, a lot has changed; our understanding of infection prevention has developed enormously. Infection prevention starts with simple, everyday actions that keep our families, communities, and workplaces protected.

The commitment to prevention connects the past with the present. The choices we make today help put that commitment into practice.

💡 Follow our next posts as we explore how bathing has evolved and how Swash® supports infection prevention in daily care.

📢 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮! 🇪🇸It has been a busy two days at ANECORM! Together with our Spanish distribution p...
16/10/2026

📢 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮! 🇪🇸

It has been a busy two days at ANECORM!

Together with our Spanish distribution partner, Distrauma Medical, we’re here in Valencia with Swash® and Hygie®.

Today is your last chance to visit our stand!

ANECORM is a non-profit association promoting nursing expertise in material resources and supporting better care practices for both professionals and patients.

📍 Visit us at 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟯𝟱–𝟯𝟲 (Distrauma), Palacio de Congresos Valencia.

Discover how Swash® and Hygie® solutions can enhance hygiene and care in your organization. Our experts are happy to share insights, answer your questions, and explore ways to support everyday healthcare needs and improve the quality of care.

🚀 Stop by today - let’s talk and connect!


Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections. 🦠 Every day, our hands come into con...
15/10/2026

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections.

🦠 Every day, our hands come into contact with microorganisms through the people, surfaces and objects we touch. When we then touch our eyes, nose or mouth, these germs can enter our bodies.

Washing our hands with soap and water helps reduce this spread and can help prevent around 20% of respiratory infections, such as colds.

In healthcare settings, proper hand hygiene becomes even more important. Caregivers frequently move between different tasks, surfaces and contact moments – increasing the risk of transferring microorganisms.

Today, on Global Handwashing Day 2026, the message “Be a Handwashing Hero” reminds us that we can all help make clean hands part of everyday life.

Proper hand hygiene may seem like a small step, but it can have a big impact on protecting ourselves and those around us. 🤝

How many times a day do you wash your hands?
Be a handwashing hero too!


Last week, we welcomed second-year nursing apprentices to Arion, alongside FgSKW nursing expert Tatjana Klassen and nurs...
13/10/2026

Last week, we welcomed second-year nursing apprentices to Arion, alongside FgSKW nursing expert Tatjana Klassen and nurse manager Katharina Ollfisch, to share perspectives and exchange ideas.

During their visit, a tour of our in-house production facilities offered insights into how our Swash® products are made. The apprentices’ thoughtful questions sparked discussions about care, hygiene, skin health, sustainability and mobilisation, while sharing how they would use our products in nursing practice.

Tatjana Klassen shared results from using our Swash® Perineum products, raising awareness of Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and pressure ulcers.

We also discussed incontinence in young women – still often a taboo topic.

Alongside learning and sharing knowledge, we enjoyed continuing the conversations over Dutch vlaai. 😊

The visit highlighted the value of connecting nursing education, practice and industry. Personal connections and regular professional exchange help us understand everyday care priorities and develop ideas for the care of tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone for joining, sharing your perspectives and asking thoughtful questions!


07/10/2026

𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵® 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗺-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗻

Voor mensen die leven met incontinentie gaat zorg om veel meer dan hygiëne. Het gaat om het beschermen van de kwetsbare huid, het verminderen van ongemak en het behouden van waardigheid tijdens zeer persoonlijke momenten.

Toen Swash® in 1996 begon met het opnieuw vormgeven van de dagelijkse lichaamswassing, was het doel eenvoudig: de hygiëne van patiënten verbeteren en infectiepreventie bij zorgafhankelijke patiënten ondersteunen. Naarmate het Swash® Bathing-concept onderdeel werd van de dagelijkse zorgroutines, werd een andere uitdaging steeds duidelijker: incontinentiezorg.

En daar begint het verhaal van de Swash® Perineum-producten.

Herhaalde blootstelling aan urine en ontlasting kan de kwetsbare huid snel aantasten, wat kan leiden tot incontinentie-geassocieerde dermatitis (IAD), ongemak en pijn. Om deze uitdaging aan te pakken, ontwikkelde Swash® incontinentieproducten met een lotion die 𝟯% 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗲 bevat. De lotion helpt de huid te verzorgen en te beschermen, terwijl de huid kan blijven ademen.

In 2019 introduceerden we de 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵® 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀+ 𝗪𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 met de 𝗴𝗲𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘅𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰®-𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗲, verrijkt met hyaluronzuur, bentoniet en hydrogel.

Tijdens de Week van de Continentie staan we stil bij het belang van incontinentiemanagement.

Want goede incontinentiezorg gaat niet alleen over wat we gebruiken, maar ook over hoe we zorg verlenen. Het gaat om het beschermen van de kwetsbare huid, het verminderen van ongemak en het ondersteunen van zorgvragers op momenten waarop waardigheid altijd voorop zou moeten staan.

Vandaag de dag blijven de incontinentieproducten van Swash® zorgverleners ondersteunen bij het bieden van effectieve continentiezorg: ze helpen de huid te beschermen, comfort te behouden en infectiepreventie te ondersteunen.

👉 Lees onze klantverhalen over hoe Swash® Perineum-producten helpen bij het managen van incontinentiezorg: https://arion-group.com/nl/case-study/


29/09/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀! 🏭

We continuously look for ways to improve our production processes. Sometimes, one improvement leads naturally to the next.

After increasing the output of our Glove production lines by 25% with the ultrasonic system from MS Ultraschall, our packaging process needed to keep up with this increased capacity. After expanding our palletising system, it was time for the next step.

At the beginning of September, we began installing two new Lantech case erectors that fold boxes into shape and a random case sealer that seals boxes of different sizes. Hocuma adapted the machines to fit our production process.

Within just three days, the existing roller conveyors were removed, cabling was rerouted and the new machines were installed and ready for testing. 👏

👉 The new machines can prepare up to 𝟭𝟰 𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 and allow us to work with a 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 - and most importantly, our production lines can now 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆!

It has been quite a journey, with several improvements along the way. Seeing them come together makes the result even more rewarding. 😊

A big thank you to Lantech, Hocuma Projects, Montech AG - Ticino - Ufficio Commerciale, MS Ultrasonic Technology Group and our own colleagues involved for making this integration a success! 🙌


Mensen ondersteunen die tussen wal en schip dreigen te raken of zijn geraakt - daar zet Stichting Helpende Handen Oostel...
10/09/2026

Mensen ondersteunen die tussen wal en schip dreigen te raken of zijn geraakt - daar zet Stichting Helpende Handen Oostelijke Mijnstreek zich voor in.

Met voedsel- en hulppakketten biedt de stichting ondersteuning aan mensen met een smalle beurs of in noodsituaties.

Ook Swash® draagt graag een steentje bij. Met onze Swash® washandjes ondersteunt de stichting mensen bij hun dagelijkse verzorging thuis. Op een hygiënische, comfortabele en eenvoudige manier, zodat zij zoveel mogelijk zelf de regie kunnen houden over hun verzorging.

Want goede zorg is meer dan alleen hygiëne. Het gaat ook over zelfredzaamheid, waardigheid en de regie over je eigen dagelijkse leven langer kunnen blijven behouden.

Juist daarin kunnen kleine gebaren een waardevol verschil maken.

Zoals Alice Hochstenbach-Van Nunen en Annie van Gehlen het mooi verwoorden: “Met een klein gebaar kun je iets groots bereiken…”


📢 Swash® ist beim Hannover Symposium für Hygiene und Infektionsprävention! Bei dem Hannover Symposium kommen Fachkräfte ...
02/09/2026

📢 Swash® ist beim Hannover Symposium für Hygiene und Infektionsprävention!

Bei dem Hannover Symposium kommen Fachkräfte aus dem Gesundheitswesen aus ganz Deutschland zusammen, um Wissen auszutauschen, neue Erkenntnisse zu teilen und aktuelle Entwicklungen in der Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention zu besprechen.

Eine großartige Gelegenheit, mit Fachkräften aus dem Gesundheitswesen ins Gespräch zu kommen, Wissen auszutauschen und zu zeigen, wie Swash® und Hygie® Medizinprodukte die Infektionsprävention unterstützen und Pflegekräfte bei der täglichen Patientenversorgung entlasten.

Unsere Kollegen Christian Schoder und Paul-Michael Schwittay freuen sich darauf, Sie heute persönlich zu begrüßen und Ihnen mehr über unsere Swash® und Hygie® Produkte zu erzählen!

📍 Hörsaal F, Gebäude J1 – Hannover
📅 2. September 2026

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