Liquid Soap Dispensers

Hand washing is the most effective way for people to “take action” against the spread of contagious illnesses, according to the CDC, Center for Disease Control.  In 2008, the CDC, in collaboration with Kimberly-Clark and the Safe Care Campaign, released a video titled “Hand Hygiene Saves Lives”.  Using liquid soap dispensers is a convenient alternative to bar soaps.

Bar soaps rest in a soap dish.  Bar soaps get messy from frequent hand washing.  Having liquid soap dispensers eliminates the mess from bar soaps.  Liquid soap pumps are easy to use and refill.  They are sold in a variety of styles ad designs.   Some appealing, top selling liquid soap dispensers for the kitchen and bathroom are: 

1. The Stoneware Soap Dispenser – Heart:  This classic design is crafted by Maple City Pottery.  It is made with their Primitive Brown Salt Glaze process which includes adding rock salt to the kiln.  This produces a unique variation of shades of gray and brown and a durable glaze.  The dispenser has the classic blue heart with scrolling on the front.  It stands 6 inches high, and would be a nice touch in any country kitchen or bathroom.  The Stoneware Soap Dispenser – Heart is available online from Piperclassics for $19.99.

2. The Touchless Hands- Free Dispenser:  This hand soap dispenser has an infrared sensor that dispenses the soap when activated.  It has a button to adjust the amount of soap to be dispensed and mounts conveniently on the wall or mirror in the bathroom.  The soap reservoir is transparent for easy monitoring of soap level.  The soap dispenser is available in Solid Brass, Wrought Iron or Stainless Steel Hardware in Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Antique Pewter Black, Antique Copper, White and other finishes, making this dispenser a convenient addition to any bathroom.  It is available online from Homedecorhardware starting at $29.99 (price varies with finish)

3. The Arabesque Soap Dispenser:  This elegant design, created by Jay Strongwater, has a beautiful ivory yellow hand blown glass base that is made in Portugal.  It has a gorgeous gold trim around the top that is accented with authentic clear yellow Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones.  The dispenser has an antique brass finished pump and stands eight inches tall.  The Arabesque Dispenser by Jay Strongwater is available online from Jaystrongwater for $395.00.  (….maybe not for every bathroom.)

There are thousands of liquid soap dispensers on the market.  They vary in style, size, and price.  Doing some browsing and comparison shopping for liquid soap dispensers on Google, Yahoo, or Amazon is a wise idea.