| The last grimy, slippery bar of restroom soap may | | | | warning lights to indicate low soap levels. And they are |
| have disappeared from the American gas station. | | | | easily refilled. |
| Even small independent service stations, perhaps in an | | | | If you, however, do not want to be stuck with a built-in |
| attempt to keep soap scum build up on the edges of | | | | soap dispenser, think about a wall-mounted model. |
| their sinks to a minimum, seem to have adopted soap | | | | Attaching to the wall with screws or double-sided |
| dispensers for their customers' hand washing use. | | | | adhesive tape, they are easily installed and removed, |
| But there's another reason for the widespread | | | | and some of them will allow you to choose the |
| proliferation of soap dispensers in public establishments; | | | | amount of soap they release at one time. Several |
| they are very helpful in stopping the spread of germs. | | | | manufacturers offer them in a variety of colors and |
| Restaurants, in particular, are sensitive to problems | | | | finishes. |
| resulting from poor employee hygiene, and soap | | | | And of course, the most popular, and least expensive, |
| dispensers eliminate the possible contamination which | | | | home soap dispensers are the decorative pump |
| could have, in the past, resulted from sharing a single | | | | bottles which stay on the counter next to the sink. |
| bar of soap. | | | | They come in an infinite range of colors, designs, and |
| And homeowners, especially the parents of young | | | | materials; clear glass pump dispensers can contain |
| children, who have for a long time worried over | | | | colored soap. A matching soap dispenser is usually |
| cleanliness, are now getting on the soap dispenser | | | | included with any coordinated group of bath |
| bandwagon in a big way. | | | | accessories. |
| Whether you're considering a soap dispenser as an aid | | | | All the above dispensers are designed for liquid soap, |
| to hygiene, or just because you think bar soap is fine in | | | | but you can also opt for a foam soap dispenser. |
| little decorative gift baskets, but can't stand what | | | | These units release a "dry" foam which will quickly |
| happens to it when it gets used, there are some things | | | | remove bacteria and dirt when the user's hands are |
| you should know before you decide on a soap | | | | rubbed together. And they eliminate the little soap |
| dispenser and toss those bars out for good. | | | | puddles which can accumulate under the liquid soap |
| If you have a sleek, contemporary bathroom, you | | | | dispensers. |
| might consider an automatic built-in soap dispenser. | | | | The foam is actually soap that has been diluted with |
| Found in many upscale restaurants, these dispensers | | | | water, and has air mixed with it as it is released from |
| have a metallic brass, nickel, or chrome finish, and will | | | | the pump. Because it is foam, the dispenser pump is |
| release a pre-set amount of soap in response to a | | | | not as likely to clog a liquid soap pump. |
| sensor signal. | | | | Hygienic, attractive, convenient, and mess-free, soap |
| Powered by batteries, the dispensers react to the | | | | dispensers not only dispense soap; they dispense with |
| motion of your hands; some of them even include | | | | bar soap's mess! |