Wash your hands once and up to ten litres water flow down the drain. In workplaces where intensive and regular hand washing is part of the daily routine, such as hospitals, restaurants and hotels, a considerable amount of water flushes away. But with the right product, a lot of water can be saved.
High water usage: expensive and bad for the environment
We all should save water – not only to save money, but to save the environment. We are on the cusp of a huge climate change. It brings hot summers, periods of drought and water shortage. But only few people know: choosing the right hand cleansing product already helps saving water. There are soaps that are easier and quicker to rinse off after hand washing than others. The secret behind this is the consistency of the products.
The advantage of foam soaps
If soaps do not consist of the classic viscous fluid, but leave the dispenser as a light foam, water consumption can be reduced up to ten percent. This can be seenin a study conducted by GOJO. We estimate that an average office building would save over 40,000 gallons of water per year, and the average 500-bed hospital would save over 92,000 gallons of water per year by switching to this new formulation.
GOJO's latest coup: The newly developed CLEAN RELEASE™ technology. Soaps with this technology not only contribute to a better ecological footprint. They also improve the well-being and health of the users. The soaps' novel tenside system ensures that hands are cleaned even more effectively. The product goes deeper into the hard to reach areas of the skin and gently removes more dirt and germs than conventional soap.
Gentle to the skin
The new soaps have especially been developed for dry and sensitive skin and prevent skin irritations thanks to their soothing and moisturising ingredients. They are ideally suited for the use in workplaces where hand hygiene is essential.
“Harsh preservatives and antibacterial ingredients are the leading cause of severe skin irritation,” said Dr. Matthew Zirwas, board-certified dermatologist specialising in occupational and contact dermatitis. “I see patients every week with severely damaged skin caused by these irritants. It is a true breakthrough for a soap to be free of these ingredients and still be a high performing product for critical settings, such as healthcare, foodservice, education and office buildings.”
Good news: HEALTHY SOAP with CLEAN RELEASE Technology should soon be available in Europe. Manufacturer GOJO is currently massively expanding its production capacities to meet the exponentially growing demand for hygiene products.
Product with CLEAN RELEASE Technology are part of the PURELL SOLUTION™, which includes PURELL® Hand Sanitizer, PURELL® Brand HEALTHY SOAP® products, PURELL® Hand Sanitising Wipes, PURELL® Surface Disinfectant, and PURELL ES8 Dispensing Systems. These products are scientifically formulated for no-trade-off protection, so facility managers never have to choose between providing products that are effective and products people feel great about using.
