Blocked hand wash dispensers aren’t just an unwelcome nuisance, they can also impact on the bottom line. They might seem trivial, but blockages in the dispenser can often result in the need for replacement parts, or even the replacement of the entire unit. In a busy environment where hand washing is a regular requirement for visitors and staff, this can become a costly occurrence.
Why are blocked nozzles an issue?
Refillable soap dispensers are a convenient hygiene solution, but they can often clog and malfunction. Blockage is an issue for two reasons:
1) the cost of repair or replacement
2) the mess and hygiene issues
Soap can congeal in the spout or pump after a few months of use, or if the dispenser has not been used for a prolonged period of time. Another common problem is that the rubber in the dispenser can deteriorate or perish, causing leaks. This is often an issue with refillable dispensers, because the nozzle in the dispenser remains unchanged throughout the entire life of the dispenser.
How can this be overcome?
There are a number of things you can do to avoid this becoming an issue:
1) Regularly empty the soap dispenser and rinse all the parts with water. This overcomes the problem of blockage, but creates other hassles at the same time. Emptying the dispenser means that soap gets wasted, and it also becomes a time issue for the cleaner because of the labour involved in pulling the dispenser apart, cleaning it and putting it all back together again. It works, but it’s a time-consuming and wasteful option.
2) Switch to OxyBAC antibacterial foam wash. Each cartridge comes with its own new pump, refreshing the unit every time the dispenser is refilled. The soap is filled in accordance with FDA requirements, sealed and packed to remove the risk of contamination. Each cartridge has shot sizes in controlled doses to reduce waste and the cartridges can be replaced in seconds, minimising maintenance time and costs. The ultrasonically sealed cartridges prevent the ingress of air into the cartridge and prevent product contamination.
