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healthcare & carehome sector
Consistent dosing. Safer handling. Space back on site.
The operational problem
Variable dosing and heavy chemicals are a risk you don't need to carry.
Hand-poured liquids vary between staff and shifts. Heavy containers add manual-handling risk and chemical stores compete for space with everything else a care setting needs.
Which Leaf products are relevant
How Leaf simplifies the work
- →A pre-measured dose gives consistency across every shift.
- →Lightweight sheets reduce manual handling for care and domestic staff.
- →Compact packs shrink the chemical store.
- →Less to train on when the dose is built into the format.
Evidence a buyer would need
- ·Dosing and storage specifications
- ·Safety data sheets (SDS) and COSHH information
- ·Cost per wash / cost per clean comparison
- ·Storage footprint saving
Sector case study
See how a care group standardised laundry across its homes with Leaf.
One product, one dose, every home. The case study covers the baseline the group started from, how the rollout was run alongside daily care, and the measured results.
Removing the variables
How does Leaf compare?
Decanting, unlabelled secondary containers and inconsistent dilution are recurring COSHH audit findings in care settings. A pre-measured sheet removes all three: one sheet, one 750ml bottle, the same concentration every time, whoever prepares it.
Per 1,000 cleans — surfaces and washrooms
| Measure | 750ml ready-to-use | Leaf cleaning sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Weight handled by domestic staff |
805 kg
|
1.1 kg
730× lighter |
| Chemical storage required |
1,713 litres
|
11.9 litres
144× less |
| Decanting steps |
Multiple - varies by product
|
None |
| Dilution ratios to train |
Multiple - one per product
|
None |
Per 1,000 cleans. Basis: Jantex Washroom Cleaner RTU 750ml, £1.39 ex VAT, Nisbets, September 2026. One Leaf sheet makes one 750ml trigger bottle. Bottle weight 55g empty, 805g filled. Pack dimensions and weights from Leaf trade specifications. All prices ex VAT. Volumes are shelf footprint, not liquid capacity. A 30-sheet pack is 357cm³ — it fits a drawer rather than a dedicated chemical cupboard. We publish no performance claim we cannot evidence.
Per 1,000 washes — residents' laundry
| Measure | 5L commercial liquid | Leaf laundry sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Weight handled and stored |
30.9 kg
|
4.4 kg
7× lighter |
| Storage volume |
35.6 litres
|
19.4 litres
1.8× less |
| Plastic packaging |
0.9 kg
|
0 kg
none |
Per 1,000 washes, one sheet per wash, against 5L commercial laundry liquid dosed at 30ml per wash. Basis: Leaf Laundry 75-sheet pack; Bio Productions Non-Bio 5L, The Cleaning Collective, September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Are Leaf detergent sheets suitable for care home laundry?+
Yes. Leaf laundry detergent sheets handle the daily linen and personal laundry loads of care settings. Because every sheet is an identical pre-measured dose, results don't depend on who is on shift — useful where hygiene standards are inspected.
Do Leaf products come with safety documentation for the healthcare and care home industry specifically?+
Yes. Safety data sheets (SDS) and technical specifications are available for every Leaf product to support COSHH assessments and procurement compliance.
How do compact Leaf formats reduce manual handling risk?+
Leaf sheets remove the water weight from cleaning products. Staff carry light, slimline packs instead of heavy bottles and drums, which reduces lifting and lowers the risk of spills.