Schools: Where hygiene is taught!

As a facility manager or operations manager, you naturally want the most efficient and hygienic products for your educational institute. All Care provides tips on what to pay attention to when purchasing sanitary accessories for educational institutes.

What to consider when purchasing dispensers for schools?

For the dispensers and other sanitary accessories to function well, a number of conditions must be met.

• The products must be vandalism-proof and robust. Stainless steel products especially are made of sturdy material and therefore suitable for schools.
• The products must also function properly during peak periods. 
• The dispensers must be easy to refill and clean.

Which products are of interest for educational institutes?

Toilet roll dispenser

• Always choose a toilet paper dispenser that can accommodate several toilet rolls or that fits a spare roll, so that paper does not run out immediately.
• You can purchase dispensers for standard toilet rolls or specifically for coreless rolls. The advantage of these toilet rolls is that they are more compact and contain more paper. Moreover, these rolls lack the tube in the centre, which saves waste.
• The jumbo roll dispenser is another option. It fits a single large roll. These jumbo roll dispensers are available in different sizes (mini, medium and maxi). The advantage of these dispensers is that the rolls contain an enormous amount of paper, which means that it does not run out quickly.
• Choose a toilet paper dispenser with a clear viewing window for quick content checks. This saves the facilities department time. 

Towel (roll) dispenser or hand dryer

• A towel roll dispenser or a large towel dispenser is a good solution for educational institutes. Both of these dispensers contain a large volume of paper, so stock is not depleted quickly.
• Another option is a hands-in hand dryer, for example the Twinflow, which dries hands quickly. 

Soap dispenser

• A standard soap dispenser (with foam pump) is a good option. Foam soap is relatively economical to use. A small amount of soap ensures a large volume of soap on the hand. This eliminates the need to pump several times so that the soap needs to be refilled less often.
• Another possibility is a built-in soap dispenser. This pump is very compact and can be a good alternative if you struggle with a lack of space.
• The third option is a touch-free dispenser. With these dispensers, activation of the sensor results in soap being automatically dosed on the hands. It is not necessary to touch the dispenser, keeping it clean longer.

Furthermore, it is recommended to choose a large waste bin with an inner ring so that the waste bag can be changed quickly and easily. As far as toilet brush holders are concerned, it is recommended - for optimal hygiene - to choose one with an easily replaceable drip tray and brush head. 

Especially for primary schools

Use colours
For primary schools in particular, you could opt for the dispensers from the PlastiQline. You can choose the colour of the dispenser windows yourself. Teach the children the order of washing their hands in a playful way. For example: “Washing hands after we've been: first blue, then green, that's how we keep clean!” The soap dispenser will then have a blue window and the towel dispenser a green one. PlastiQline dispensers don't have any sharp edges or points, so the children don't get hurt easily when bumping into one.

Stainless steel dispenser
Do you prefer stainless steel dispensers? If so, go for the high-quality SS dispensers from the Wings dispenser line. This line is ideal for schools because of the rounded corners.