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Keeping hands clean through regular and thorough washing is more important than ever before but we all know that access to bathroom facilities can sometimes be limited. Making hand sanitiser dispensers available in public and shared spaces is not only a great way to encourage good hygiene habits but clearly shows that you care about the people moving through your spaces. One of the first things you will notice when looking is that you will be presented with a choice between an automatic and manual hand sanitiser dispenser.
There’s a great choice of sanitiser dispensers available and this in itself can be difficult to navigate through. Check out our blog on how to choose a hand sanitiser dispenser for some more help.
An automatic hand sanitiser dispenser uses a sensor to release a set amount of sanitiser. This is great as it means that no physical contact is required to operate the unit. The manual option requires the user to use some sort of lever to access the gel. The lever used could be hand, elbow, or even foot-operated.
Automatic dispensers are great for high-end environments. They have a contemporary look that sits well in surroundings where design is as important as function. Be aware though that these units will need batteries (or sometimes a plug-in electricity supply) to work.
As automatic dispensers are contactless, they help to reduce the spread of germs as there isn’t a common touch-point. The user just needs to put their hands under the sensor and the unit dispenses the right amount of product.
Manual hand sanitiser dispensers are a lower-cost, lower-tech option. Just don’t be fooled into thinking they are lower quality. Whilst the design of a manual will be more basic than the automatic, they are sturdy and do the job.
The manual unit can be much easier to use from a supplier and user point of view. As a supplier, you do not need to worry about batteries running out or sensors getting clogged. For users, there is no confusion as to how to use it or where the sanitiser will come out from! Of course, a manual unit will need to have those common contact points regularly cleaned.
Both automatic and manual hand sanitiser dispensers have pros and cons. The important thing is that both work well so you need only decide on what suits your space and budget without compromising on functionality.
Once you’ve decided on whether automatic or manual suits your purposes, you’ll then need to think about what type of unit to use – tabletop, wall-mounted or free-standing. There are a number of factors to take into consideration, so check out our blog – how to choose a hand sanitizer dispenser – for some help and further guidance.
