Choosing the Right Dispenser for Restrooms

restroom dispensers

From hand soap to toilet paper, restrooms by their nature consume high supply volumes that constantly need monitoring. Failure to do so can downgrade their overall functionality and appearance. The right restroom dispenser, however, can dramatically make this process easier and, with upfront investments, more cost efficient. With this in mind, consider these key factors when selecting liquid and paper dispensers for restrooms.

Manage Product Waste

Reduce supply waste and optimize potential savings with dispensers that:

  • Automate dispensation: consider equipment installed with features that control individual usage, like paper dispensers with adjustable metered feed restrictors. Soap and sanitizer dispensers can also use motion sensors to measure pumps.
  • Track usage: equipment installed with the Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network technology can track supply levels in real time, preventing surplus ordering. Data collected can also contribute to building sustainability audits.
  • Offer greener alternatives: restroom dispensers can be made with eco-conscious materials like recyclable plastics, reducing the demand for virgin plastics.

Optimize User Experience

Create a functional and pleasant user experience with soap and paper dispensers that have these key features:

  • Ease of use: choose restroom dispensers that are intuitive and easy to operate, especially for those with hand-mobility issues. Touchless options provide maximum accessibility, eliminating push buttons, press levers, and turn handles that can trigger user difficulties.
  • High capacity: never run out of soap or paper products between restocking with restroom dispensers large enough to accommodate the volume of users. High-capacity models can also reduce the frequency of refills, ensuring users never risk running out.
  • Clean appearance: choose designs that underscore an overall hygienic experience. Enclosed soap and sanitizer restroom dispensers, for example, keep supplies germ-free. Paper towel and toilet paper dispensers also keep products dry by sealing them away for optimum sanitation.

Ease of Maintenance

Dispensers function best when they are also easy to manage. Look for dispensers that are:

  • Easy to refill: for liquid and gel products, dispensers using cartridges are easier to restock and are less likely to get contaminated when compared to bulk-refill systems. Paper dispensers with automated transfers between rolls can also reduce the number of refills needed.
  • Easy to clean: look for smooth designs without unnecessary nooks and grooves that can collect visible grime. Cartridge-based liquid dispensers also reduce the likelihood of spills.
  • Long lasting: choose durable, non-porous materials that are easy to clean and resistant to bacteria, such as stainless steel and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic polymers.