There are many different types of soap dispensers that have evolved over the years. It feels like soap dispensers are such a simple contraption that it’s hard to remember a time where they didn’t exist. However, they haven’t always been as widely available as they are today.
When were soap dispensers invented?
Before liquid soap, the only option available for a long time was solid bar soap. Then in the early 1800s, hand pump soap dispensers were created and used in hospitals and other types of facilities. However, these were well-known for getting clogged up by the thick soap all of the time!
To solve this, in 1865, liquid soap was first patented! At this point the hand pumps were still only being used in commercial settings, however they were much easier to use with the formula of the soap now being much thinner.
Over a century later in 1980, soap dispensers became more commonly used when Minnetoka Corporation introduced liquid soap hand pumps into the home market making them easier to access. However, Minnetoka Corporation didn’t want competitors to copy their idea of their new soap liquid. To temporarily solve this, the company purchased all the stock of the pump mechanisms for soap dispensers they could get! This forced their competitors to wait a whole year before they could launch a competing product which gave them a head start.
Not long after liquid pump soap dispensers became more commonly accessible, in 1989 the first automatic soap dispenser was patented! They have since been a commercial success and are most prominent in public bathrooms.
Types of Soap Dispensers
Technology is changing all the time so the world has to adjust to keep up, including soap dispensers! From them first being created in the 1800s to the automatic dispensers we have now, there are different pros and cons to each dispenser. For example, the automatic dispensers are touchless meaning you don’t have to press a button which would normally get more germs onto your hands in order to clean them. This means they’re more hygienic and also more accessible as the user just needs to put their hands under a sensor to release the soap and not touch anything.
Soap dispensers hand pumps are usually made out of one use plastic which isn’t the best for the environment. However, most of the automatic and wall mounted ones are made out of metal or have reusable plastic holders that you’ll be able to refill, especially in public settings.
Our Soap Dispensers
At Germstar, our automatic soap dispensers are very economical and the perfect solution to keeping your family and friends safe by reducing the spread of germs. Our Touchless Dispensers are available in a variety of colours, sizes and fragrances so there is one to suit everyone and every setting. Once you’ve purchased the dispenser, you simply just purchase the refill bags of liquid soap to keep it topped up!
Whilst washing hands with soap and warm water is the most effective method of cleaning them, another option is to use a hand sanitiser, which offers additional benefits such as convenience and portability whilst being kind to skin.
Meet our new elegant Germstar Luxe Range. The twist top hand sanitiser sprays are available to purchase online in a variety of colours and scents for you to refill your spray bottles, ensuring you find the perfect product for you and your style.
If you’re looking into purchasing a touchless hand sanitiser dispenser, there are a few things to keep in mind, like is it refillable? If so, are the refills easy to change? Germstar automatic dispensers can be refilled in seconds.
The Evolution of Soap Dispensers
There are many different types of soap dispensers that have evolved over the years. It feels like soap dispensers are such a simple contraption that it’s hard to remember a time where they didn’t exist. However, they haven’t always been as widely available as they are today.
When were soap dispensers invented?
Before liquid soap, the only option available for a long time was solid bar soap. Then in the early 1800s, hand pump soap dispensers were created and used in hospitals and other types of facilities. However, these were well-known for getting clogged up by the thick soap all of the time!
To solve this, in 1865, liquid soap was first patented! At this point the hand pumps were still only being used in commercial settings, however they were much easier to use with the formula of the soap now being much thinner.
Over a century later in 1980, soap dispensers became more commonly used when Minnetoka Corporation introduced liquid soap hand pumps into the home market making them easier to access. However, Minnetoka Corporation didn’t want competitors to copy their idea of their new soap liquid. To temporarily solve this, the company purchased all the stock of the pump mechanisms for soap dispensers they could get! This forced their competitors to wait a whole year before they could launch a competing product which gave them a head start.
Not long after liquid pump soap dispensers became more commonly accessible, in 1989 the first automatic soap dispenser was patented! They have since been a commercial success and are most prominent in public bathrooms.
Types of Soap Dispensers
Technology is changing all the time so the world has to adjust to keep up, including soap dispensers! From them first being created in the 1800s to the automatic dispensers we have now, there are different pros and cons to each dispenser. For example, the automatic dispensers are touchless meaning you don’t have to press a button which would normally get more germs onto your hands in order to clean them. This means they’re more hygienic and also more accessible as the user just needs to put their hands under a sensor to release the soap and not touch anything.
Soap dispensers hand pumps are usually made out of one use plastic which isn’t the best for the environment. However, most of the automatic and wall mounted ones are made out of metal or have reusable plastic holders that you’ll be able to refill, especially in public settings.
Our Soap Dispensers
At Germstar, our automatic soap dispensers are very economical and the perfect solution to keeping your family and friends safe by reducing the spread of germs. Our Touchless Dispensers are available in a variety of colours, sizes and fragrances so there is one to suit everyone and every setting. Once you’ve purchased the dispenser, you simply just purchase the refill bags of liquid soap to keep it topped up!
Similar to the hand sanitiser dispensers, there are many different types. To learn more on the different types of dispensers, read our article on ‘Choosing the Best Hand Sanitiser Dispenser‘.
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