Washing Your Hands of Health Threats

Largely affecting the hands, occupational skin disorders cost to an employer £6000, on average, for each reported case³. And this excludes potential compensation claims. It’s time to get your hands on the solution. 

Poor skin conditions don’t have to be part of everyday working life. By following a skin care routine integrating hand creams with appropriate cleansers, and education, it is possible to prevent occupational skin disorders before they become a problem. 

The right choice of hand soap is essential for maintaining healthy skin. The different workplace environments, contaminants and the frequency of hand washing means that if the wrong hand cleaner is being used then the skin can be damaged. 

Even in some cleaner, light industrial working environments – like warehouses – workers wash their hands up to 12 times a day. With that much washing, the choice of soap is critical. On the one hand, if it’s too harsh it can be abrasive and dry the skin. On the other hand, too gentle and it can fail to clean effectively so a worker ends up using lots of shots of the gentle ‘not fit for purpose’ soap which is not efficient or cost effective.

‘It’s a daily hand washing dilemma, but Deb, the Skin Care division of SC Johnson Professional™, has developed the perfect answer with Power Foams.

Foam goes further

Before Deb introduced the first foam soap system over twenty years ago, soap in the workplace washroom was either a bulk fill lotion dispenser or a slippery tablet that was often as grubby as the hands it was meant to be cleaning. Both were inefficient and often unhygienic. 

Deb’s foam innovation was groundbreaking, not only was it more pleasant to use but it lasted  longer and the system was easy to maintain. Now twenty years on, Deb has taken foam soaps even further. 

Formulated after extensive product testing and trials, Deb Power Foams have been proven to provide twice the cleaning performance of traditional washroom soaps and hand cleaners⁴. 

And it’s not just about getting hands clean, but also keeping them cared for to help prevent skin health problems.

Handier than ever

Estesol® FX™ and Solopol® GFX™ are the two new Power Foam solutions from Deb Skin Care, in two new dispensers – making it easier to identify, choose and use the right one every time. 

Estesol® FX™ in the blue dispenser is specially formulated for lighter industrial environments, to tackle general dirt and grime. 73% of workers tested in real life conditions said it left their hands feeling conditioned after use⁴.  

Solopol® GFX™ in the purple dispenser includes grit, making it ideal for washing hands exposed to oils, grease, carbon black and lubricants. In tests, 87% of workers preferred it to their existing hand cleanser, and 78% agreed it left their hands feeling smooth and cared for⁴. 

Having both Power Foams available in the washroom, in their clearly identified dispensers, means it’s easier for employees to look after their skin. 

One: they can use whichever Power Foam is appropriate, depending on the level of cleaning required. Two: the dispensers ensure just the right amount of foam used, with one press of the pump. 

Power Foams also help cut costs and protect the environment. Estosol® FX™ lasts up to twice as long as traditional washroom soaps in light duty environments, and Solopol® GFX™ delivers 43% more handwashes than traditional heavy-duty cleansers⁴. For cleaning staff who have enough on their hands already, that means less refilling of dispensers. 

Caring for the environment too, Power Foams have achieved EU Ecolabel certification, having illustrated their reduced environmental impact.

In fact, Deb Power Foams are the ideal hand cleaning solution for your employees and your business. To help stamp out skin health issues in your workplace, make sure you get your hands on them.

1. www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/dayslost.htm

2. www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/causdis/dermatitis/skin.pdf

3. Journal of Environmental Medicine

4. Based on laboratory testing and end user trials. Deb Group 2018