The right hand soap improves hygiene, user experience, and cost control in your washrooms and kitchens. This guide explains how to select the best formula, format, and dispenser for your facility.
Pre-lathered soap that delivers a rich foam while using less product per wash. Ideal for high-traffic washrooms where you want to control usage and reduce waste.
Traditional, versatile option suitable for most washrooms and back-of-house sinks. Often preferred where staff are used to a thicker feel in the hand.
Heavier-duty formulations with scrubbing agents for industrial, automotive, and workshop applications where grease and heavy soils are common.
Used in healthcare, foodservice, and critical hygiene areas where extra microbial control is required. Always follow local regulations and guidelines for approved actives.
Designed for frequent handwashing without excessive dryness. Common in offices, schools, and customer-facing washrooms where comfort drives compliance.
Lightly fragranced soaps can enhance user experience, while fragrance-free and dye-free options are ideal for sensitive-skin environments and healthcare.
Matching soap to the correct dispenser reduces mess, waste, and maintenance time.
Hygienic, no-contact refills that reduce cross-contamination and product tampering. Best for larger facilities and public washrooms.
Lower upfront cost but higher risk of contamination and overfilling. More suitable for smaller, controlled environments.
Manual: Reliable and simple to maintain.
Touch-Free: Enhances hygiene and perceived cleanliness; battery replacement and upkeep
should be considered in the maintenance plan.
Papermake offers a full range of commercial hand soaps organized by formula and application so you can quickly match the right option to each wash station.
Efficient, user-friendly soaps ideal for high-traffic restrooms that need controlled dosing.
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Versatile solutions for general-purpose handwashing in offices, schools, and retail facilities.
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Formulations suited to healthcare, foodservice, and critical hygiene environments.
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Scrub and gel soaps designed to remove grease, oil, and stubborn soils in industrial settings.
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If you are unsure which soap is best for your washrooms or work areas, Papermake can help you match the right formula and dispenser to each location.
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