How Popular are Automatic Soap Dispensers ?

Washing hands is highly recommended as part of good hygiene. Today, we have seen an increase in communicable disease and hand washing is encouraged to prevent not only the common cold, but also other organisms like bacteria and protozoa. For decades, almost every hospital in North America has emphasized the importance of hand washing. Wash basins are commonly found in many health care facilities, public toilets, schools, factories, farms, etc. However, the major problem with existing wash basins is that the soap has to be manually extracted with some type of physical hand movement. Some of the manual soap dispensers need to shaken or thumped to release the soap. And that almost always defeats the purpose of hand washing.


In the last few years, manual soap dispensers have been gradually replaced by automatic soap dispensers. These automatic dispensers are very versatile and can also be used to dispense not only soap but hair shampoo and hand lotions. There are many styles, designs and brands of automatic soap dispensers. The latest touch free automatic soap dispensers have a hand sensor located just below or above the faucet. As soon as the hand is waved across the dispenser, a set amount of liquid soap is released. These automatic soap dispensers are now widely popular in many health care facilities, schools, public bathrooms and factories.


The level of sophistication with these automatic soap dispensers has grown significantly in the past decade; many of the electronic components also contain a timer which may emit a sound or light to indicate how long you have washed your hands.


For many years the automatic soap dispensers were only used in certain places like hospitals but today there are portable, light weight and compact dispensers which can be used in the home. Unlike the past, currently available automatic soap dispensers also work on AA batteries.


The automatic soap dispenser can be mounted in several ways. There are some designs which can sit on the countertop, others can be wall mounted or recessed into the wall.


The size of the soap dispenser is quite variable. The larger globe size dispensers are best used in hospitals where human traffic is high, whereas the small tank types can be used in the homes.


Most automatic soap dispensers are made from plastic or metal. The stainless steel soap dispensers are very sturdy, durable and easy to maintain.


The soap for automatic dispensers is available either as a liquid or a powder. The containers are easy to refill. The choice between powder and liquid soap is personal but former give more value for the money.


Automatic soap dispensers have several advantages over the manual machines. They help promote excellent hand hygiene, are light weight and can help you save money. The cost of an automatic soap dispenser depends on the size and style.