Healthcare professionals involved in wound cleansing and debridement need a good understanding of wound bed preparation (WBP) and how to create an optimal environment for wound healing and assessment. WBP is a systematic approach to evaluate and remove barriers to healing and allow the wound healing process to progress normally (Schultz et al, 2003; Falanga, 2004). Barriers to healing may include wound aetiology, patient age and the presence of significant comorbidities, as well as wound size and depth, location of the wound, wound duration, and the presence of a heavy bioburden (Vowden, 2011). Alprep® Pad (Coloplast) is a 2-in-1 cleansing and debridement tool suitable for use in a wide variety of wounds where WBP is needed.