Hand Sanitiser & Dispensers

Hand sanitiser and dispensers

Alcohol-based hand sanitiser complements (not replaces) soap-and-water hand-washing as a workplace hygiene control. Right for worksites, vehicle fleets, healthcare-adjacent environments, food-handling areas, and public-facing roles where hand-washing facilities aren't continuously available. Effective against most bacteria and many viruses, alcohol sanitiser works through rapid contact at 60–80% ethanol or isopropanol concentration — lower percentages are meaningfully less effective, higher percentages evaporate too fast for adequate contact time.

Workplace applications

• Site offices and crib rooms — wall-mount or benchtop dispensers at entry and exit points. Encourages hand hygiene before eating and after handling shared site equipment.
• Vehicle fleets — pocket-size bottles for drivers, technicians, and service crews between call-outs.
• Public-facing roles — retail, trade-counter, and delivery staff between customer interactions.
• Food-handling — supplements (doesn't replace) hand-washing per food-safety plans.
• Aged care, allied health, ambulatory services — high-touchpoint environments with vulnerable populations.

Sanitiser vs soap and water

Alcohol sanitiser kills most microbes rapidly but does not remove dirt, grease, or physical contamination. It's also less effective against certain spore-forming organisms (C. difficile) and some viruses (norovirus) — these require mechanical washing with soap. Rule of thumb: wash with soap whenever hands are visibly dirty, greasy, or after using the bathroom; use sanitiser as a rapid-contact control when washing isn't available or between high-touch-point moments.

Alcohol concentration

The effective range is 60–80% alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol). Below 60%, microbial kill drops significantly. Above 80%, the alcohol evaporates too fast to maintain 15–30 seconds of wet contact needed for effectiveness. Diluting sanitiser on-site with water is counter-productive; discard and replace rather than extending.

Gel vs foam vs liquid

• Gel — the default format. Holds on the hands long enough for full coverage; minimal drip. Usually comes in pump or pre-packed bottles.
• Foam — expands on dispensing; good coverage with smaller volume per pump. Lower alcohol runoff; more economical for high-traffic dispensers.
• Liquid / spray — the fastest-evaporating format. Good for spraying onto surfaces and tools as well as hands. Can drip if over-dispensed.

Product ranges

Hand sanitiser

Gel, foam, and liquid sanitiser in 50 mL personal bottles, 500 mL pumps, and 5 L refill containers. Browse hand sanitiser →

Sanitiser dispensers & stands

Wall-mount dispensers, elbow-lever dispensers, automatic no-touch dispensers, and freestanding floor stands with drip trays. For site offices, amenities, and public-facing venues. Browse dispensers →

Placement and accessibility

Sanitiser dispensers should be:

• At site-office and crib-room entries (encourages use before shared-food contact).
• At amenities and shared-equipment areas.
• Clearly signed and visible.
• Checked weekly and refilled before they run out — an empty dispenser is worse than no dispenser (it becomes a compliance illusion).

Skin care

Alcohol sanitiser dries skin with repeated use. For workers using sanitiser multiple times per shift, pair with barrier creams or hand moisturiser at shift end to prevent dermatitis. Some formulations include aloe vera or glycerin to reduce drying effects.

Standards & compliance

Hand sanitisers in this range comply with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requirements for hand sanitiser — either registered as a therapeutic good or listed under a hand-hygiene exemption. Labels must disclose alcohol concentration, active ingredient, and expiry. Check that ingredient and concentration match workplace requirements (some healthcare environments require TGA-registered "therapeutic" sanitisers specifically).

Frequently asked questions

What alcohol percentage should I specify?

60–80% ethanol or isopropanol. 70% is the most common workplace specification — balances microbial kill with contact time. Always check the label rather than trusting "hospital grade" or "medical grade" marketing claims.

Can I use sanitiser when my hands are dirty?

No — alcohol sanitiser is less effective on visibly dirty or greasy hands because the dirt physically shields microbes from alcohol contact. Wash first with soap and water, then optionally apply sanitiser.

How often should dispensers be refilled?

Weekly check, refill as needed. For high-traffic dispensers (office entries, retail), two checks per week are sensible. Empty dispensers give workers a false sense of compliance — don't let a dispenser run dry.

Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?

Yes — trade accounts receive 5% off RRP. Bulk 5 L refill containers for multi-dispenser sites, plus wall-dispenser fit-out packages. Apply for a trade account →