“Wash your hands !!”  We have all heard that command since childhood and it is one of the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of infections.

Our Sentry Washfountains have been specifically designed for use in facilities that have light to moderate hand washing needs.  These wash fountains are constructed of durable stainless steel which is virtually impervious to rust, stains, mold, mildew and burns.  The Sentry Wash Fountain has many applications and is frequently found in restaurants, medical facilities, schools, universities, stadiums, country clubs, retrofit applications and light manufacturing or warehouse facilities.  In addition these wash fountains are ADA compliant.

Although most people understand that hand washing is important, they often do not do it out of forgetfulness or laziness.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that if you do not wash your hands frequently then you are at risk of acquiring germs from other sources.  When you inadvertently touch your eyes, nose or mouth with one of your hands then you can transmit an infection to yourself.  This is one of the most common methods of transmission of the cold viruses.  In addition, if you have a cold or the flu, you should wash your hands more frequently.  If not, you will be spreading your germs onto other items and surfaces that other people will touch.  And then the whole family is sick.

When should you wash your hands?  Any time is appropriate but in particular when you have visited the restroom.  You should also wash your hands before preparing, eating or serving food as well as after touching any pet or animal.  And you certainly should wash your hands after blowing your nose or coughing into your hands. Other actions that would necessitate hand washing are outdoor activities, before and after visiting anyone who is sick, dirty hands and after changing a baby’s diaper.

Our Sentry Washfountains provide the means but the user must wash his or her hands properly.  The steps for proper hand washing are to wet your hands with warm water and apply soap, lathering it well by vigorously rubbing the hands together for at least fifteen seconds.  All surfaces should be scrubbed including the wrists, between the fingers, under the fingernails and the backs of the hands. After rinsing off the soap lather a clean disposable towel can be used to dry the hands.  The towel can then be used to turn off the water faucet which allows the user to avoid touching a possibly contaminated surface.

Please avoid the mistake of ordering our Sentry Wash Fountain for the wrong type of application.  This model of wash fountain is for light to moderate use.  Do not order or use this equipment for heavy duty hand washing applications.  The Sentry Washfountain bowel is shallow and the water flow rate is not appropriate for heavy duty applications.  We have other models that are specifically designed for heavy duty use.

 Also, all Sentry Washfountains are available in stainless steel only. They have a water flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute per station which is most suitable for applications where water and energy conservation are primary concerns.  The optional infrared controls along with the stainless steel construction make the Sentry Wash Fountain an excellent selection for locations where hygiene is a primary consideration.  Most Sentry Wash Fountains are sold as pedestal units but wall mounted versions are also available.

XPB Lockers carries a wide variety of wash fountains, metal lockers, commercial lavatories, USPS mailboxes, and stainless steel commercial restroom equipment delivered nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us toll free at 1-877-483-9270 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in New Braunfels, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service all 50 states including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., El Paso, Texas, Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI., Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, Texas, Garland, TX, Laredo, Texas, Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX