How to Choose a Hand Soap Dispenser for Your Business

Cleanliness and Health are the two most important factors in everyone's life. It starts with your hands,keeping your hands neat and clean will reduce the chances of falling sick. Everyone washes their hands properly before and after eating, but you need to keep them clean whenever you touch something dirty and after using the washroom. 

In short, you need to wash your hands many times a day. Some soaps are harsh on the skin, therefore, people generally use hand wash or foam washes to clean their hands. Another reason to choose liquid is that the soap is touched by so many people in a day and it makes the place untidy where it is kept, so it is better to keep hand washes.

At offices and other commercial workplaces, you need a large quantity of liquid and to fill the liquid you require an automatic soap dispenser and everything is set. You can find a variety of soap dispensers with different capacities and working processes. You need to choose the favorable one according to your type of business, place and usage.   

Types of Hand Soap Dispenser

There are different types of soap dispensers available in the market. Some of them are automatic and some of them need manual effort. Have a brief look at the dispensers. 

Manual Soap Dispenser

This type of soap dispenser has a button that needs to be pressed when you want to use it. They can be simple and small filled with the liquid and kept near the basin or can be mounted on the wall having a press button. They are usually mounted near the basin or sink so that you can easily get it whenever needed. 

If you want it for your private bathrooms then pressing glass bottles with 300-500 ml capacity will be enough. If you are planning to fix it at your workplace then choose it according to the type of usage. If the number of employees in your office is large then you need 1000-1200 ml capacity so that you don't need to refill it every single day. 

Automatic Soap Dispenser    

This soap dispenser is usually found in hotels, resorts and office premises because hundreds of people visit there everyday. In automatic dispensers, there are no press buttons and you don't need to touch it for using it. They consist of a sensor that starts detecting as soon as you take your hands near the dispenser. 

These dispensers help to maintain health and hygiene as they are touch-free. They come in attractive models and different storage capacities. They can be refilled once the liquid is finished in it. They can be mounted on the wall or the small ones can also be kept near the basin and can be used whenever needed.           

Which One is Better?

If we compare it as per the betterment then automatic ones are more satisfactory. They are fancy and stylish as well as easy to use. For hospitals, restaurants and offices these ones are the best. You should go modern with technology, this will increase the goodwill and beauty of your place. When your hands are oily, greasy or very dirty at that time automatic dispensers are more effective as when you touch the button of the manual dispenser from dirty hands, it makes the dispenser dirty too. People will feel more comfortable while using this dispenser. 

So if you are choosing it then go for the best. The automatic soap dispenser is a bit costly but it is a one-time investment. It will elegantly match with your sanitarywares giving your bathroom a classy look.             

Liquid VS Foam

You can fill your soap dispenser with liquid hand wash or foam. The difference between the two is that you need to rub the liquid until it gets fully dissolved and foam does not require that much rubbing. Hence foam takes less time to clean your hands as compared to liquid.

 But when it comes to effectiveness than liquid is better. If your hands are very dirty then foam won't work on your hands, you need to clean them with soap or liquid hand wash for proper cleaning. If you are installing it at your office then choose it as per the type of work done in your office. Foam is less preferable for industries and hospitals but you can use it in restaurants and malls.   

Fixing Soap Dispenser at the Right Place

The best place for a soap dispenser is next to the basin or sink, but if you have space issues or can't install them next to the basin then make sure that you keep it near the sink under the reach of the user. Keep it at a place where people can easily find it. If you are choosing a wall-mounted dispenser then don't place it too high or else children will not be able to reach there. Just fix it near the sink level so that everyone can easily use it.     

Designs of Soap Dispenser

The product is easily available in the market as well as online stores at affordable rates and adoring designs. They can be automatic or manual and you can choose it as per your convenience. They can be square, rectangle or round with some curves and edges giving it an interesting look. The dispensers can be made of plastic, aluminum or stainless steel and are available in different sizes. You can choose a small bottle or select the wall-mounted automatic one as per your need.