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5 Reasons to Choose Mounted Soap Dispensers

Many people would agree that washing your hands on a regular basis is essential to reduce the spread of common illness, especially during the cold and flu season. A mounted soap dispenser is the perfect way to remind people to wash their hands and stay healthy. While most mounted soap dispensers are found in businesses, they are practical for any location. The following are 5 reasons to choose mounted soap dispensers:

Good quality - Because our soap dispensers are made from stainless steel, they are great at resisting rust and corrosion. Not to mention, they are extremely durable, ADA compliant and will last a long time.
Readily available: WellBeing’s mounted soap dispensers are often placed at eye level, so it’s a great reminder for people to wash their hands since it is readily available. It also supplies an ample amount of soap, which is better than having to fumble around with a sliver of a bar soap that’s overused and falling apart.
Saves time and money - When it comes to cost, refilling mounted soap dispensers is considerably cheaper and more ecologically responsible than buying bottles of liquid soap. In the long run, you will save a lot of product and money with WellBeing’s mounted soap dispensers, because they control the amount of soap dispensed to meet the needs of regular users. Cleaning and refilling is easier so maintenance costs will be less as well.

Modern flair - The sleek, modern design of WellBeing’s mounted soap dispensers gives elegance and organization to any room. The chrome finish complements any restroom whether it’s in a luxurious hotel, business restroom or fast food locale. You can even purchase hands free sanitizer dispensers to complement the soap dispensers for those that require quick sanitation.

Prevents spread of germs - Studies have proven that liquid and foam soap is better at preventing the spread of germs than bar soap. Keeping healthy with touch-free soap dispensing is becoming more popular as people crave maximum sanitation. People avoid using bar soap, because it is used by multiple people and exposed to the air and bacteria. But if you have a wall mounted soap dispenser, your employees will be healthier in the workplace and your family will be healthier at home.

Because of the lasting benefits, WellBeing’s mounted soap dispensers have become a popular accessory for many businesses and homes alike. WellBeing also offers many other products that promote healthy habits and reduce the risk of spreading germs. In addition, we are committed to educating others on the facts of proper hygiene with helpful articles that range from common myths about feminine hygiene disposal to 2 myths about hand sanitizer disposal. Whatever the situation, WellBeing has a solution for you.

Posted: August 10th, 2011 | Permalink

Common Myths about Feminine Hygiene Disposal

Myths and outdated practices regarding feminine hygiene continue to influence many women today. While some are disregarded as unlikely there are a few myths that still remain persuasive. The disposal of feminine hygiene waste at first glance might seem to be an unimportant issue since waste management is not often on the forefront of many people’s minds. Nonetheless, feminine hygiene disposal is quite important and if not handled correctly could cause harm to others.

There's long been desire for something other than simply flushing feminine hygiene products down the toilet or placing it in a waste bin. A clean safe system where such waste can be disposed of easily and where people know that health, social and environmental concerns have been dealt with. The following are some myths about feminine hygiene disposal that many women have become accustomed to.

It’s fine to place feminine hygiene products in any waste bin if you wrap it. This statement is simply not true. There are special units for feminine product disposal that are separate from the regular trash because of the possibly hazardous nature of feminine hygiene products. If you are using a women's restroom, be sure to use the right receptacle for sanitary disposal. For the safest disposal, touch-free feminine hygiene disposal service is the best.
You can flush feminine hygiene products down the toilet if the label says so. While there are new products on the market today with applicators that are made of materials designed to break down in heavy water. This doesn’t mean that septic systems are meant to handle the excess as most are partially biodegradable at best. In addition to causing costly damages to your plumbing system, flushing tampons or sanitary napkins can pollute streams and rivers, cause hormonal changes in wildlife and enable harmful organisms to enter the food chain.

When disposing, you don’t have to worry about bacteria since the feminine hygiene products are labeled “sanitary”. Although they are sanitary when first used, feminine hygiene products become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria or germs when it comes time to dispose of them because of the length of time they are used. Over the years, various treatments have been applied to combat the growth of harmful bacteria, reduce odors while in use, and keep sanitary napkins more hygienic, but they compromised comfort and caused irritation in many cases. This is why sanitary disposal must be taken seriously and handled properly.

It’s important to understand the myths about feminine hygiene disposal so you can ensure the right rules are being following when disposing of your hygienic materials. Making a mistake could cost you money, cause you or someone else to become ill and lead to a very embarrassing situation.

Posted: August 10th, 2011 | Permalink

Commercial Restroom Supplies

Organizations of all industries and sizes to help them decrease the risk of cross-infection and exposure to harmful bacteria, while simultaneously improving the overall atmosphere of their restrooms. The following are supplies that should be continually changed and maintained in order to create a healthy, pleasant environment:

Air freshener: If you want a fresh, clean environment for your restroom facility, then look no further than WellBeing’s touch free air freshener. A full installation, maintenance and refill by a professional technician is included with this service.
Hand washing: At WellBeing, we provide full-service automated soap dispensers, hand sanitizers and automatic faucets to make the hand washing experience enjoyable and thorough. The automatic faucet not only lessens the potential for spreading germs, but it also saves water which cuts costs and is good for the environment.
Dryer/ paper towels: Using a hands-free dryer is extremely beneficial, especially if you want to eliminate the spread of germs. Wellbeing’s professional technicians will do a complete quality inspection each month and replace the Hepa filter free of charge.
Feminine hygiene services: Feminine hygiene disposal is a concern in most female restrooms, but with Wellbeing’s touch-free feminine hygiene disposal service you no longer need to worry. It decreases the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens and is hands-free, so you don’t have to handle the lid.
Flushing systems: Wellbeing’s touch-free flushing system uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure that no harmful bacteria are left behind in the toilet. This not only guarantees a clean toilet, but it eliminates any odors immediately.

Help keep germs at bay
At any restaurant or business, many people use the restroom on a daily basis. That’s why it’s important to have a well-stocked restroom full of products that promote health and prevent the spread of germs. This is where hands free technology comes in handy as it lessens the amount of contact people have with restroom supplies significantly. Germs are inevitable, but if we do what we can to stop the spread of germs then we can greatly reduce our chances of getting sick, or getting others sick as well.

At WellBeing, we are committed to helping your organization improve their hygienic practices and overall wellness. Our loyal dedication to our clients and love for the environment has helped us deliver superior service time and time again. WellBeing is based on respect, loyalty, ethical practices, and spiritual growth and we strive to pass that on to our clients through all of our products and services.

Posted: June 7th, 2011 | Permalink

Modern Bathroom Ideas

The bathroom has come a long way in the last century, with more of a focus on luxury and relaxation than ever before. Instead of being used solely for getting ready in the mornings, the bathroom has become a sort of escape from daily stresses and a place to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Today, many homeowners utilize modern designs to create their own personal sanctuary. The following are modern bathroom ideas that will transform your plain bathroom into an artful masterpiece.

Hands-free technology
For most homeowners, creating a bathroom that has both practicality and a stylish flair is a major goal and with hands-free technology they can accomplish that goal easily. Both modern and hygienic, hands-free technology is a huge trend in modern bathrooms today. Automatic faucets, cleaners, dispensers, etc. are a great way to vamp up your bathroom, while simultaneously promoting a healthy lifestyle.

At Wellbeing, we provide full-service hygiene technologies that are designed to decrease the spread of germs by promoting hygienic practices, give your bathroom a modernized feel, and ultimately foster wellness and wellbeing. Some of our automated technologies includes: touch free soap and sanitizer dispensing, air fresheners and automatic faucets.

Eco-friendly
"Going green" is a trend that is being used in many modern bathrooms around the country today. People are starting to see what kind of impact their daily lives have on the environment and are consciously looking for ways to lessen their harmful effects. WellBeing offers the most innovative restroom technology in the industry that makes “going green” easier than ever.

WellBeing is committed to helping the environment and reducing our carbon footprint through our services and products. Our touch-free technology, environmentally friendly soap, and other green services are designed specifically with the environment in mind. The "green" benefits of our

Decreased use of toxic cleaning chemicals
Lower water consumption
Less sanitary waste from entering sewers and shorelines
Safe battery disposal
Environmentally friendly soap and sanitizing service

Posted: June 7th, 2011 | Permalink

WellBeing Partners with Dyson Airblade

We are proud to announce a new hand dryer partnership with Dyson’s Airblade. Working in just 12 seconds, it's the fastest hand dryer – and it's hygienic, too, forcing air through a HEPA filter before blowing it onto hands. And because it uses up to 80% less energy than warm air hand dryers, it costs less to run. It can also help lower a business's carbon footprint - with no paper towels creating waste.

Dyson has a worldwide reputation for establishing innovative equipment for use at home or in industry and commerce; most people would be familiar with television advertising of the Dyson vacuum cleaner. In recent times, Dyson has been working with product engineers to create brand new concepts and designs for long established household products, in addition to the release of their modern electric fan.

WellBeing has signed an agreement to become the only official distributor that provides a full-service lease option. Current WellBeing clients are now offered a better alternative to cut paper costs as well as do away with warm hand dryers that are too slow and unhygienic. Warm air hand dryers are too slow. Some can take as long as 43 seconds to work. It's because of their motors. They can't create enough airflow to remove water from hands effectively. They're also unhygienic, sucking in dirty washroom air and blowing it back onto hands. And they still heat the air – which is expensive and not very green.

Dyson has conducted many case studies which demonstrate both the health and cost benefits of the Airblade. WellBeing Hygiene's program will also benefit your budget during tough financial times! Through our full-service leasing program, your facility will no longer have to budget the outright purchase of a Dyson Airblade as a capital expense, therefore allowing you to realize a substantial Return on Investment starting on Day 1. Contact us to receive a complimentary savings analysis.

Posted: June 7th, 2011 | Permalink

Restroom Sanitation and the Environment

Restrooms are, in fact, one of those rooms that require a lot of attention, especially when it comes to cleaning. And with that, comes the responsibility to make it easier, safer, faster and better for individuals and the environment. Coincidentally, with the advances in restroom technology, it is getting easier to make restroom sanitation and the environment work harmoniously together to create a healthy atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. The following are some helpful hints to keeping your restroom sanitation environmentally friendly.

Use less water
One of the most useful ways to make the restroom cleaning process more eco-friendly, is by utilizing products that reduce water consumption. Studies have shown that 70 percent of overall water usage is from bathrooms, which makes water saving products an essential commodity.

Automatic flushers
Low flush, automatic toilet flushers are not only helpful for forgetful children, but they are also great for the environment. By using these flushers, you can reduce the amount of water used every time you flush (typically 9 liters) to 6 liters of water or less.

Automatic faucets
It’s common for people, especially children, to leave faucets running longer than necessary when washing hands. A hands-free faucet can reduce over half of the water used daily by simply running only when necessary- not the whole time.

Use fewer resources
Taking advantage of touch free restroom technologies is a great way to limit the use of resources. Below are a couple of examples.

Hands-free dryers
Environmental disruption and waste can be significantly reduced by switching to energy-efficient, fast-working hand dryers. Even recycled paper isn’t a contender for the efficient hand dryer- it takes 7,000 gallons of water, 360 gallons of oil, 158 million BTUs of energy, and 86 pounds of pollutants go into the atmosphere when making recycled paper.

Mounted soap dispenser
In addition to preventing the spread of germs, hands-free soap dispensers reduce waste by automatically releasing an ideal amount of soap when motion is detected, instead of allowing children to pump unnecessary amounts of soap that will simply get washed down the drain without much purpose.

Green materials and ecological design are the cutting-edge ways to implement sound health and hygiene practices, ensuring that clean water, clean air, and healthy habitats remain available for everyone over time. Since restrooms require a great deal of energy and host a number of germs, it’s even more necessary for individuals to use eco-friendly products for illness prevention, as well as for environmental conservation.

Posted: March 23rd, 2011 | Permalink