Soap dispensers are devices which are meant as containers of liquid soap and are found in public restrooms, eating joints and sometimes at home as well. Hand soap dispensers may be manual or automatic and they are supposed to eject soap when manipulated or triggered in an appropriate manner. Soap dispensers form an important part of the cleaning supplies and are of different varieties depending on their contents and place of usage. The soap dispensers which are meant to be used in bathrooms are referred to as bathroom soap dispensers where as the ones which are used for liquid soap and foam soap are popularly known as liquid soap dispensers and foam soap dispensers respectively.

While buying soap dispensers as part of the cleaning supplies, one can choose the design in accordance with the type of soap which is supposed to be used within the dispenser. The liquid soap dispensers are generally fitted with a pump and have the appearance of a plastic pump bottle which is often disposable. Sometimes, soap dispensers may be used for powdered soaps as well and these resemble a metal box fitted with a lever on pressing which the soap is released into the individual’s hand. Likewise, foam soap dispensers feature a large button on pressing which the foam soap is released into one’s hand. Although most of the soap dispensers have a button operated system there are soap dispensers which are operated by a lever and are used as a part of cleaning supplies as well.

While shopping for soap dispensers, one may come across a lot of variety in form of size, shape, design, color and material. While an individual with a more utilitarian outlook may purchase metallic liquid soap dispensers, ceramic soap dispensers may be purchased for lending a classic touch to a Victorian style bathroom. The color of the soap dispensers should also match with the over-all décor of the bathroom as this would help to blend these devices with the other cleaning supplies which are used like towels, tiles and mirror frames. Hence, soap dispensers can be used for making a profound statement on the interior decoration of the bathroom which may be either, Victorian, contemporary, stylish or trendy.

Nowadays, the modern varieties of soap dispenser which are available are automatic soap dispensers which are battery-operated and can dispense the liquid soap even being touched. Some varieties of soap dispensers are classified under eco-friendly hygiene products as well depending on their material and usage.