Here at Modu Hygiene, we believe there’s one clear winner in the battle of the soap-refill systems. Soap refill cartridges are always our go-to recommendation for facilities managers and custom-branded hand hygiene providers – and for good reason. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this system and how it offers a cleaner, more cost-effective and more reliable solution than traditional refillable dispensers.

What’s the difference between refill cartridges and refillable dispensers?

There are two common ways to refill a soap dispenser:

1. Refillable (bulk-fill) dispensers require you to pour soap directly into an unsealed, open-top reservoir – usually from a refill pouch or bottle.
2. Cartridge refill systems use sealed, pre-filled cartridges that slide neatly in and out of a compatible dispenser without exposing the soap to air or handling.

At first glance, bulk-fill systems might seem quicker and more economical. But take a closer look, and it’s clear that sealed refill cartridges offer far more value for your business and your users.

Soap refill cartridges are more hygienic

Studies have shown that refilling and/or topping up unsealed dispensers can lead to serious hygiene issues, including accidental contamination, bacterial build-up inside the dispenser, and even skin irritation from mixing different soap formulations. 

Sealed refill cartridges eliminate these risks, guaranteeing your users a clean, uncontaminated dose every time. This makes cartridge systems particularly ideal for high-compliance sectors like healthcare, catering, education and hospitality.

• Each cartridge is a closed unit, protecting the soap inside from tampering, dilution and contamination from airborne particles, bacteria, dust and debris. 
• Soap never touches the inside of the dispenser, so there’s no need to clean the internal mechanism between refills. This ensures a hygienic system with no margin for human error.
• Because the cartridges can’t be opened, there’s no risk of mixing soap formulations, which protects the integrity of your product.

Soap refill cartridges save time and effort

Manually refilling an open dispenser can be fiddly and time-consuming – not to mention messy! Spillages, leaks and internal cleaning all take time and increase the chance of error and contamination.

With sealed cartridge refills, it’s a different story:

• Refills are fast and fuss-free. No pouring. No mess. Just click out the old cartridge and slot in the new one – it takes seconds!
• There are no drips or spills, making the process quicker and ensuring your hand-washing stations remain clean and presentable. 
• The ease of refilling significantly reduces the maintenance time and labour costs involved.

Refill cartridges reduce waste (and save you money)

Traditional refillable soap dispensers inevitably create a lot of waste, as there’s no dosage control. What’s more, leftover soap is washed down the drain every time the unit is cleaned.

A cartridge refill system is a much more efficient solution:

• Cartridges dispense a pre-measured dose of soap, preventing overuse and dramatically reducing waste levels.
• The clear or translucent design of our cartridges also allows for easy monitoring, avoiding premature refilling.
• Our integrated pump design ensures the consistent and reliable dispensing of hand care products, eliminating the common issues of clogging and leaking often experienced with reusable pump systems.

Over time, this all adds up to significant cost savings, outweighing the slightly higher upfront cost of a cartridge system.

Explore our complete range of cartridge solutions

Our line-up of sealed cartridges includes everything you need for a comprehensive hand-care system:

• Foam Hand Soap
• Lotion Hand Soap
• Heavy Duty Soap
• Alcohol Hand Sanitiser
• Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitiser
• Hand Cream

All our formulations and dispensers meet UK hygiene regulations and fully comply with industry standards, such as WELL Building Standards.

Why choose Modu Hygiene?

As the UK’s leading supplier of high-quality hand hygiene products, we deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions that protect your brand and add long-term value to your business.

From sealed soap refill cartridges and dispensing systems for your premises to custom design and manufacturing of your own-brand soap range, we make it easy to create a hand-care solution that works for you.

Explore the full range today, or call our friendly and knowledgeable team on 01626 333123.