Foam soap is often sold in pump bottles.
Foam soap is a form of liquid soap that has been whipped with air to create a foam of soap bubbles. This type of soap is traditionally marketed in specialized dispensers, often for institutional use, although it can also be used at home. It comes in many different styles for a variety of uses and is generally available at drugstores and other stores that stock soaps and personal care items.
Foam soap is better for washing your hands than bar soap, as it better prevents the spread of germs.
For manufacturers, the advantage of foam soap is that they don’t have to make as much soap. They argue that lathering is also easier, which encourages people to use soap correctly, and since many people overuse soap, dispensers provide a more adequate amount of soap for basic handwashing needs. This soap is also thinner, making dispensers less likely to clog.
Foam soap tends to foam more easily than bar soap.
Using foam soap is also supposed to reduce waste, as the soap is easy to apply, unlike regular liquid soap, which can spill down the sink or down the drain. In profitable applications, it can be a much better option than conventional soap for this reason.
Like other soaps, foam soap can be formulated with antibacterial or antimicrobial properties, and may or may not be scented, with ingredients added to moisturize the skin and other supplements to make the soap more appealing. Many people associate this soap with industrial uses like hospital bathrooms, but some companies make luxury versions for home use with a focus on sweet smells and natural ingredients.
Hospitals often use specific types of foam sanitizers because they provide up to three hours of protection against bacteria.
This soap requires a special dispenser because it is thinner than regular soap. If used to fill a regular soap dish, it will tend to overflow, causing a big mess. On the other hand, plain soap cannot be used to fill a foam soap dispenser, as it would clog the mechanism, although plain soap diluted with water can generally be used safely.
Using soap suds can help prevent the spread of flu germs.
Since foam soap is often pressurized, it cannot simply be poured from a large refill bottle into a dispenser. Some companies design dispensers with disposable cartridges that can be removed and replaced when the soap runs out, while other dispensers are designed for single use. Disposable dispensers are common in settings where people are concerned about bacteria and other germs, as it can be difficult to keep a permanent device clean.