Bulk Soap Contamination
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Studies Show Unsuspecting Students and Teachers Could Be Putting Their Health at Risk when Using Soap from Open Refillable Soap Dispensers |
Every school district prides itself in providing a safe and healthy environment in which students can thrive. But something as ordinary as washing hands with soap from an open refillable bulk soap reservoir dispenser can be putting students and staff at risk. How does bulk soap become contaminated?
Bulk soap dispensers are open to the environment. Germs grow inside because it isn’t practical for maintenance personnel to properly clean and sanitize them each time they are refilled. New soap becomes tainted as it is added to contaminated soap. Bacteria spread to unsuspecting users who think they are getting clean. Bulk soap compromises your hand hygiene program...and puts your students at risk. The HEALTH of students is in YOUR HANDS. |
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Bulk Soap Contamination Study Summary
A recent study conducted at the University of Arizona by a prominent microbiologist, Dr. Charles P. Gerba, revealed that liquid hand soap collected from open refillable (commonly known as bulk) dispensing systems are a public health risk.
Hand Contamination Study Summary
Study shows that bacteria is transferred from hands to other surfaces.
Dr. Charles P. Gerba Interview
An interview with Dr. Charles P. Gerba, University of Arizona Microbiologist and director of the study on bulk soap contamination.
GOJO Response to Bulk - An Interview with Joe Kanfer
When GOJO Industries learned about the contamination issues of open refillable bulk soap reservoir dispensers, we wanted to know if it was based on verifiable data.
Meet Dr. Gerba
Dr. Gerba received his B.A. in Microbiology, Arizona State University, 1969 and his Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of Miami, Florida, 1973.