A foaming soap dispenser is a pump that mixes air into liquid soap to create soap foam. It is much cheaper than a traditional soap dispenser and can be made from ingredients that are both natural and environmentally friendly. You can use any liquid soap to make your own foaming hand soap, but you should use a natural castile soap, which is biodegradable and non-toxic. You can also add a carrier oil to make your soap more moisturizing.
How It Works
Regular soap dispensers pump liquid soap, but foaming dispensers use special mechanisms to turn the soap into foam. They have two tanks and a pump that combines air with soap to create a frothy solution. They can also be used with other types of soap, including liquid options. However, you cannot interchange the tanks and pumps of foaming soap dispensers with those of traditional soap dispensers.
Foaming soap can reduce the amount of water needed to wash your hands. It is often used in institutions and public areas where a lot of people need to wash their hands. It is also less expensive than traditional soap and has a better fragrance. It is important to note that foam soap can be less effective than regular soap if it is not used properly. The process of lathering up the soap is what removes dirt and germs from your hands, so it is necessary to do that thoroughly.
Benefits
When a Foaming soap dispenser senses that hands are under it, it starts operating just like a regular dispenser. But instead of pumping liquid soap, it pumps air into the liquid soap to make it foam. This method of dispensing soap has many benefits over liquid dispensers. Using foam soap means less soap is used. Foam soap is also pre-lathered and requires less water to rinse off, which saves money on water bills. It also helps reduce germs on the hands. In addition, it’s easier for cleaning staff to clean because there are no gravity leaks or stains on the counter.
Additionally, foam soaps don’t require solvents to create lather and are biodegradable. This is good news for the environment because it means less soap ends up down drains where it can clog pipes and require expensive plumbing repairs. This type of soap also costs less to produce, making it more affordable for consumers. Manufacturers also have to ship less soap per package, which saves on shipping expenses for shoppers.
Cost
The primary benefit that foam soap offers over liquid hand soap is that it takes less to reach an adequate level of cleanliness. This reduces soap consumption, which in turn lowers per-usage costs. It also helps to keep hands dry and minimizes water waste, which is good for the environment. Foaming dispensers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including freestanding units, automatic soap dispensers with sensors, and touchless pumps designed to discharge a single shot of foam. Some are aesthetically pleasing, making them suitable for public restrooms. Others are easy to install and designed for workplace environments.
Foaming soap dispensers are usually compatible with any type of simple liquid hand soap, but they can’t work with those containing moisturizer beads or glitter or other non-cleansing additives. They should be filled with a mixture of one-third soap and two-thirds water, to avoid breaking the pumping mechanism. Some dispensers feature a fill line printed a quarter of the way up to indicate how much soap to add.
Maintenance
Mention soap dispenser maintenance to a room full of janitors and you’ll probably get more than a few eye rolls. These units can be the bane of a janitor’s existence, falling off walls or getting jammed or clogged. But they don’t need to be — proper units, accessories and cleaning practices can make them an asset instead of a headache. Unlike bulk soap dispensers which must be manually cleaned and disinfected, foam soap dispensers are automatically cleanable via their sensor system. Keeping the nozzle clean can prevent clogs and help maintain soap efficiency.
If your foam dispenser is a top-fill model, you can open the dispenser with a key and replace the soap bottle when needed. It’s also easy to keep track of soap levels as the sensor will alert you when maximum soap level has been reached.
Conclusion
Two-thirds of Americans say they find empty or jammed soap dispensers very aggravating. Foaming soap dispensers are a simple solution to this issue. Regular liquid soaps need a separate valve to work with air, so they won’t foam when placed in foaming soap dispensers.