Hand hygiene has never been prioritised like today. Now that the world is slowly opening up to the new normal, it is imperative to businesses, schools, universities, hospitals, restaurants, malls, and other public places to give easy access to the automatic hand sanitiser dispenser at their premises. It is one of the tools you can use to keep your business environment safe and reduce virus spread. Though manually operated sanitisers are also available in the market, they are not ideal for public places because the virus can still spread from one person to another. On the other hand, automatic models are specifically designed to put an end to the need for touching the dispensers. Hence, they are most suitable for use in business locations and various public places.
How do automatic hand sanitiser systems work?
These models have infrared sensors built-in. When you place your hand near the nozzle, the sensors get activated, which further activates the pump attached to it and dispenses a specific amount of sanitiser, which is enough to sanitise two hands. The infrared sensors of the automatic dispenser detect the infrared energy emitted by human body heat. The infrared energy quickly responds when hands are in the direct line of sight or proximity to the sensor. This response triggers the pump to activate and dispense the pre-programmed amount of sanitiser onto the hands.
What do you need to consider when buying automatic hand sanitiser models?
Well, as you probably already know, not all sanitiser dispensers are the same. Here are some essential considerations to keep in mind.
Performance
When choosing a sanitiser dispenser model, performance is the most critical factor that you cannot disregard. The key things that determine the performance of a dispenser are the technology used and battery life. It is advisable always to consider buying one with infrared sensors (it is the most successful so far). Further, if you don’t want to run out of battery power and find yourself charging it now and then, go for the dispenser with extended battery life.
Ease of operation
Though these models come with automatic dispensing capabilities, make sure you buy a dispenser that is easy to operate, easy to clean, customisable (to some extent), easy to install, and easy to refill without wasting the sanitiser and creating a mess around. Considering these things when making your selection will guarantee a hassle-free experience for all.
Construction
Another vital factor to consider while making your purchase is construction. You will find most dispensers are built using metal and plastic material and are available in a wide variety of designs. Therefore, it is essential not to get overwhelmed with the choices and select the one made of hard-wearing material, durable and yet lightweight. If your choice of a dispenser is of plastic material, ensure buying the one which is BPA-free.
Capacity
The next factor that will help you narrow down your choice and determine if the dispenser is a good buy or not is its capacity. However, the capacity of the automatic hand sanitiser dispenser for your place depends on the traffic you have. Dispensers come with capacities ranging from 25 oz. to 100 oz. To save yourself from the trouble of refilling the dispenser frequently, choose the suitable capacity model for yourself. If you think your place receives significant traffic, choose a dispenser with a larger capacity; otherwise, you can go for small capacity dispensers.
To sum up, buying an automatic dispenser will help you keep people safe and enhance your brand value as it will represent how much care you give to hygiene and how cautious you are to keep your people safe.
Author: Alison Lurie
