Specialist Clothing
Cleaning & Hygiene
Soap is about more than just good hygiene in the workplace. By preventing the spread of infections, it can also reduce sick leave and maintain productivity!
Soap bars and pump bottles are convenient, reliable, and cost-effective – especially for smaller workplaces where footfall is low.
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Soap pumps are also known as soap pump dispensers, hand soap dispenser pumps, pump bottle dispensers, and refill pumps.
Most terms apply to both wall-mounted and countertop versions. However, the terms "pump bottles" or "pump bottle dispensers" are generally used for countertop soap dispensers.
Bar soap and pump soap (also known as handwash or liquid hand soap) both have their advantages.
Bar soap is better for the environment and usually costs less per use.
However, pump soap is better for hygiene in shared spaces. It’s also more convenient as it dispenses the right amount for handwashing each time it’s used.
A soap bottle pump works using a dip tube, piston, and spring to dispense the right amount of soap with each push.
In short, when you press the pump head (known as the actuator), the piston moves down to create pressure and generate a vacuum within the chamber.
This vacuum causes the handwash to travel upwards through the dip tube and into your hands!
Yes, you could put hand sanitiser in a soap pump.
However, you would need to select a hand sanitiser that’s thick enough to work with the pump mechanism.
You would also need to check compatibility, as some alcohol-based sanitisers can damage specific materials, such as some plastic soap dispensers, over time.
You can buy hand soap bars and pump bottles right here at SMI!
Plus, we stock a wide range of skincare products designed for workplace use, such as bulk-fill dispensers, hand sanitisers, suncreams, and skin protection products.
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