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Alert-Enabled Soap Dispensers

The Safeguard Germ Alarm is Designed to Enforce Handwashing

— April 17, 2014 — Lifestyle
It's gross, but true-- not everyone washes their hands after using the toilet. Even though we know restrooms are swarming with bacteria, sometimes we may not feel the need to wash up.

Safeguard is helping to change this prevailing issue by launching a soap dispensing device in the Philippines. It's called the Safeguard Germ Alarm. It's being installed in restrooms at shopping malls, fast food restaurants and schools to help raise awareness and implement better restroom hygiene to prevent the spread of disease-causing germs.

The bright red dispensers act a visual warning sign, reminding people the importance of hand-washing. If the caution-raising color doesn't grab people's attention, the alarm-laced dispenser boldly has the Safeguard logo and "Germ Alarm" upfront, which tells people exactly what the device is about. Instructions for proper hand-washing etiquette is also printed right beside the device.

And while it may rattle the eardrums a bit, the best part about the Safeguard Germ Alarm is that it really is an alarm. As soon as someone steps out of their cubicle, the shrill-sounding siren is triggered, and can only be disarmed when the dispenser button is pressed.

With it's bright colorway and screeching siren, the Safeguard Germ Alarm is a great way to engage with people and spur them to take better precaution with restroom hygiene.
Trend Themes
1. Hand-hygiene Reminders - A trend towards products that visually and audibly remind people to wash their hands is emerging.
2. Smart Restroom Devices - The integration of technology into restrooms like Safeguard Germ Alarm create new opportunities to promote hygiene and monitor facility cleanliness.
3. Demand for Sanitary Products - Growing concerns around public health may lead to increased demand for sanitary products, including alert-enabled soap dispensers.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The restaurant and hotel industries can capitalize on hand-hygiene reminders in restrooms to provide a safe and sanitary experience for guests.
2. Education - Schools can ensure they are meeting health standards by providing smart restroom devices that promote hygiene among students and employees.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare facilities can benefit from alert-enabled dispensers that monitor hand-washing compliance and reduce the spread of infections.
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