A Guide to Soap for Businesses: Foam, Liquid or Antibacterial?
The importance of hand hygiene in the workplace cannot be overstated. When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height, awareness for handwashing was commonplace. While the publicity has since faded, we must remember that handwashing is still as important today as it was in 2020.
Providing adequate handwashing facilities at your business is essential – not only for legal and regulatory compliance, but also to enhance employee morale, productivity, and the overall customer experience.
Cathedral Hygiene provides a range of solutions to enhance your workplace’s hand hygiene, including soap dispensers, hand sanitiser stations, and three types of soap: foam, liquid, and antibacterial.
What are the different types of soap?
For shared environments, the three most effective types of soap are:
- Foam soap
- Liquid soap
- Antibacterial soap
Traditionally, bar soap may have also been an option, however this is not recommended for shared spaces due to a higher chance of bacteria transmission between users. While bar soap is suitable for home use, we recommend dispensable soap for shared environments.
Choosing the right soap depends on your business needs. Are you looking for something luxurious or affordable? In some industries, such as healthcare, a superior level of hygiene is essential.
Whatever your requirements, we’ll help you find the ideal soap solution for your workplace.
Foam Soap
What is foam soap?
Foam soap is the preferred choice for many businesses wanting a premium look and feel. Its rich texture feels gentle on the skin, and the pre-lathered formula makes it quick and easy to use.
The pre-lathered foam has an airy, bubbly texture right out of the dispenser.
The foam is a highly visible bright white colour, making it is easy to see whether you’ve covered all areas of your hands when washing.
Key Benefits
- Rich texture gives a more luxurious feel
- Thick, airy lather
- Effective hand cleaning
- Easy to spread across hands for full coverage
- Gentle on skin
Best For
Foam soap offers a fast, easy-to-use, premium handwashing experience, making it perfect for high-traffic, customer-facing washrooms. Providing a luxurious soap option can leave a lasting impression on both visitors and staff.
Liquid Soap
What is liquid soap?
Liquid soap is a familiar, cost-effective option for everyday use in commercial environments. It is the best choice if you are looking for a cost-effective yet reliable handwashing solution.
Liquid soap has a more viscous solution than foam soap. Its silky texture is similar to the soap that you might be used to from a pump bottle.
Our liquid soap has a pearlised, pink appearance and a subtle rose fragrance.
Key Benefits
- Subtle rose fragrance with a pearlised finish
- Familiar feel reassures users
- Effective, thorough clean
- Cost-effective option
- Easy to use through our pump dispensers
Best For
Liquid soap is ideal for use in commercial environments. Its familiar feel provides reassurance to users, and its superior quality ensures a thorough clean. This is the ideal solution for cost-conscious businesses.
Antibacterial Soap
What is antibacterial soap?
Antibacterial soap is the most hygienic option as it kills more bacteria than regular soap.
We offer an antibacterial version of both our foam and liquid soaps.
Our antibacterial foam soap delivers the same luxurious feel with added protection. The antibacterial liquid soap is fragrance-free, avoiding the clinical scent often associated with antibacterial soap, while still maintaining high hygiene standards.
Key Benefits
- Specifically designed to actively kill bacteria
- Kills 99.9% of germs in 30 seconds
- Most hygienic option
- Available as liquid or foam
- Ideal for environments where germs spread easily, such as hospitals
Best For
Antibacterial soap is ideal for environments where germs spread more easily. In most situations, regular soap is sufficient at removing bacteria. However, it settings such as healthcare, food preparation, or other hygiene-critical industries, antibacterial soap provides an added layer of protection.
What is the right soap for your business?
Choosing the right soap for your business is essential because it helps to increase the likelihood that everyone will wash their hands thoroughly.
Each type of soap offers unique advantages – the best choice depends on your individual needs.
Hand Sanitiser
There may be some areas of your workplace, like entrance ways or meeting rooms, where soap and water aren’t available. This is where hand sanitiser comes in.
Hand sanitiser is effective at killing germs if it has at least 60% alcohol content. For professions that require repeated handwashing many times a day, like medical professionals, it can be helpful to switch between hand sanitiser and soap. However, hand sanitiser should not be used as a substitute for soap and water.
Cathedral Hygiene’s hand sanitiser is a high quality 70% alcohol gel for rapid germ kill. It dries quickly, leaves no stickiness, and no overpowering odours.
Not sure which soap to choose? We can help
Each of the soaps that we offer provide unique benefits depending on your business and priorities. Whether you’re looking for the luxurious feel of foam, the reliablity and affordability of liquid, or the added protection of antibacterial, we can help you find the ideal solution for your workplace.
Contact us today to request a free quote, discuss your workplace hygiene needs, or arrange a consultation.
