Hand Hygiene Excellence
From hand washing solutions to sustainable hand drying options to hand sanitization and care, CWS helps you prioritize employee health and productivity.
We understand the critical role hand hygiene plays in maintaining a healthy and productive environment. Did you know one of the leading causes of illness (and absenteeism) in the office, workplace and school is hand contamination? Good hand hygiene not only protects people, but also contributes to the overall well-being of communities. With the right products for proper hand washing and effective hand drying, you can improve hand hygiene and contribute to a healthier and safer tomorrow. Wash your hands, it's healthy.
Discover our products for hand hygiene:
>> Hand washing
>> Hand drying
>> Hand desinfection
>> Hand care
Hand drying
What washroom equipment are you looking for?
PureLine
The PureLine from CWS combines impeccable hygiene with an elegant, timeless design in three colors. The technologically advanced dispensers are compatible with the CWS smartMate IoT solution. They ensure high quality and promote efficient use of consumables through adjustable dispensing quantities. PureLine meets the highest hygiene standards and is easy and intuitive to use. These dispensers are ideal for locations with multiple washrooms and normal user traffic.
Stainless steel
The CWS Stainless Steel range offers a robust, stylish and hygienic solution for demanding environments. Constructed from 0.8mm to 1.5mm thick steel, these dispensers are vandal resistant and durable. The timeless, elegant design blends seamlessly into a variety of styles and creates an inviting atmosphere. It's stainless steel is resistant to cleaning chemicals and is hygienic due to its smooth, non-porous surfaces that are easy to clean.
Discover all our collections
Explore modern, advanced hygiene solutions for any setting. CWS solutions not only meet the highest standards of hygiene, but also help protect the environment. Experience the quality, sustainability and innovation of our products, with versatile color palettes and attractive designs that set new standards in sanitary solutions.
The sectors we serve
Hand hygiene plays an important role in many industries. CWS helps you comply with hygiene regulations by creating hand hygiene concepts, setting the washrooms and providing the right hygiene products and consumables. We always take into account the specific requirements of your industry. Read more about what we can do for you.
Is your sector not included? Please fill out the contact form for tailored advice!
Creating a healthier environment
Hand hygiene is fundamental to preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Regular hand washing and drying helps eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses, reducing the risk of illness.
Promoting hand hygiene in the workplace is therefore essential for employee health and productivity, and can be the business card for customers and visitors. A clean and hygienic environment promotes a culture of well-being and demonstrates your commitment to employee safety.
Work with CWS for customized hand hygiene solutions for your business. From expert consultation to product selection and regular service, we'll make sure your hand hygiene is optimized. Discover our hand hygiene solutions and work with us to create a healthier and safer world.
Did you know..?
6 facts about Hand Hygiene
 1. There are up to 200,000,000 bacteria on your hands after using the toilet! So not washing your hands means: spreading disease. |  2. Most bacteria are on the mouse or keyboard due to cross contamination: an average of 10,000 organisms per square centimeter. |
 3. We often forget to wash our fingertips, palms and thumbs. |  4. 47% of illnesses can be prevented by good hand hygiene. |
 5. 80% of infections between people are caused by hand contact with poor hand hygiene. |  6. Wet hands spread 1,000 times more bacteria than dry hands. So dry them thoroughly! |
Hand Hygiene FAQ
Do you have questions about hand hygiene? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
What is hand hygiene?
In a nutshell, hand hygiene means having hygienically clean hands. Hands are clean when they are free of visible dirt and grime, as well as things you can't see: viruses and bacteria.
Good hand hygiene involves washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Then dry your hands with a cotton towel from the towel dispenser or a disposable paper towel from the paper towel dispenser.
What are the consequences of poor hand hygiene?
Poor hand hygiene leads to the spread of infections and can make you or others seriously ill. Therefore, good hand hygiene reduces sick leave.
Improving hand hygiene in your organization can be done in a few simple steps. It is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to improve employee health.
In which industries is good hand hygiene important?
Good hand hygiene is the most important infection prevention measure in healthcare and social services. But even if you don't work in healthcare, clean hands are important to prevent the spread of disease.
At CWS we offer various products to achieve good hand hygiene in all sectors. Thanks to our many years of experience with different requirements in different sectors, you will always get the right advice for proper hand hygiene.
What are hand hygiene products?
Hygiene products are items that help you stay clean, fresh and healthy every day at work and beyond. Hand hygiene products focus on hand hygiene.
At CWS, you will find a wide range of hand hygiene products such as soap, hand lotion, sanitizing gel, paper wipes and cotton towel rolls for proper hand hygiene.