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Hand hygiene is critical to a person's health, and places like public restrooms should offer fixtures, like commercial soap dispensers with hands-free operations, to promote public health.
When done properly, washing your hands is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of infections and communicable diseases. Hand hygiene eliminates transient microorganisms contracted through contact with other people and contaminated surfaces.
That's why having the right commercial soap dispenser matters, and this guide offers some tips on how to choose from the other fixtures available.
Key Takeaways:
- Choosing a top-quality unit means considering space-saving features, high-capacity holders, and ease of installation.
- Hidden costs include installation, maintenance, and product management. Expensive dispensers are not always the best quality, so don't be fooled by a high price.
- Public restrooms pose health hazards to the community. Installing hands-free soap dispensers reduces the number of contaminated surfaces users must touch.
- Chicago Faucet offers the most attractive soap dispenser with their E-Tronics® 80 series in matte black in four models to choose from to fit any commercial project.
Tips for Choosing the Right Soap Dispensers for Commercial Restrooms
The need for good hand hygiene is growing in awareness. Installing commercial-grade, hands-free soap dispensers will ensure people have the means to effectively wash their hands.
Commercial-grade fixtures don't mean you have to settle for industrial-looking soap dispensers. Here are some tips to help you get a top-quality fixture that is as attractive and luxurious as well-constructed.
1. Make Sure it's Made of Quality Parts
Commercial-grade dispensers require heavy-duty materials in manufacturing. Quality parts mean you can trust your soap dispensers are durable, sustainable, and capable of handling high-traffic restrooms.
Compromising on quality will result in more frequent replacements and additional maintenance. Downtime of one fixture places undue wear and tear on the other fixtures in the facility.
Low-quality soap dispensers will end up costing you more in the long run. Stick with high-quality products from manufacturers you can trust. Don't let the low cost of inferior fixtures trick you into buying them.
2. Look for Space-Saving Models
Your commercial soap dispenser should also offer a space-saving design, even if you have plenty of space in your facility. Bulky fixtures take away from the aesthetics of the building and also take longer to clean due to the additional surface area.
Streamlined fixtures are a must-have if you have smaller restrooms in your building's floor plan. Not only do they save space, but they can also make small spaces feel larger. Consider deck-mounted fixtures for the most space-saving design options.
3. Consider Holding Capacity
Check the capacity of the dispenser's holder to ensure that you or your staff will not have to maintain the dispensers constantly throughout the day. It's a waste of time, money, and resources.
For instance, low-capacity dispensers must get filled more often, taking away from your janitorial staff's other duties. That means either other tasks are going undone, or you are paying overtime hours to someone to do the same simple job repeatedly.
4. Get One with Easy Installation & Maintenance
Get a commercial soap dispenser that is easy to install and requires little maintenance. Deck-mounted units not only look elegant, but they are also easy to install, clean, and maintain.
They are also easy to use and offer easy access to the soap with little mess if mounted close enough to the sink. The spout on a deck-mounted dispenser hangs over the sink, so any soap that doesn't make it into the user's hands falls into the sink, not all over the counters.
5. Check for Hidden Costs
That sounds more sinister than it is. However, there are additional factors like quality, design, capacity, installation, maintenance, and the rest of the points on this list. These all factor into the overall cost of the dispensers and can feel like hidden costs in the end.
Do not be fooled by high prices, either. Expensive does not always mean you are getting commercial-grade fixtures. To know you are getting a top-quality dispenser at the best price, consider a brand's reputation for service and quality (and check reviews when you can).
6. Never Skimp on Design
Well-designed soap dispensers make care and maintenance a breeze, offer aesthetics that make people want to use your facilities and streamline handwashing. Superior design elements also add value to your building. Contemporary and vibrant with a pop of color is all you need in a commercial soap dispenser.
7. Opt for a Dispenser that Promotes Hygiene
Keep your restrooms germ-free with touchless soap dispensers. Hygiene is more critical now since the most recent global health crisis, and offering fixtures that reduce the need to touch contaminated surfaces improves public health and safety.
Top Choices for E-80 Soap Dispensers by Chicago Faucets
If you're looking for a soap dispenser that offers all of the above features, check out the ones by the industry-leading manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, Chicago Faucets. Style meets functionality with a matte black soap dispenser.
Pair it with Chicago Faucet's E-Tronic 80 series faucets in matte black. Give your commercial restroom a luxurious look and feel patrons will love. Check out the sleek, E-80 series dispensers from Chicago Faucets (in matte black):
- E-80 AC Powered Operations (for Foam Soap)
- E-80 DC Powered Operations (for Foam Soap)
- E-80 AC Powered Operations (for Liquid Soap)
- E-80 DC Powered Operations (for Liquid Soap)
Product Specifications:
- AC Operations: Powered by a plug-in transformer (included)
- DC Operations: Powered by four size-D batteries (not included)
- Soap Dispensed: Foam (SDF-4MB & SDF-1MB models) and liquid (SDL-4MB & SDL-1MB models)
- Warranty: 5-Year Limited Material Warranty, 3-Year Limited Electronics and Solenoid Warranty, 1-Year Limited Finish Warranty
- Codes & Standards: ADA ANSI/ICC A117.1
- Finish: Matte black
Chicago Faucets Presents Beauty and the Beast
Get durable soap dispensers as attractive as they are strong from Chicago Faucets, a leader in commercial-grade faucets, fixtures, and fittings. We designed our top-quality E-Tronic series faucets and soap dispensers to withstand the wear and tear of high-traffic restrooms. Our new black matte finish makes these fixtures the most beautiful on the market.
Ready to upgrade to truly luxurious fixtures? Contact us today to speak to one of our friendly representatives. We look forward to hearing from you.
