Clean hands saves lives!
Current problem and market state
Handwashing with soap is globally recognized as one of the most effective and affordable public health interventions. It’s impact in reducing diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections, the two main contributors to under-5 deaths, is well proven in scientific literature and a tremendous amount of resources is spent every day to encourage hygiene promotion.
Unfortunately, many families lack access to readily available water sources or have no running water at home. As a result, knowledge about handwashing does not always translate into improved behaviour.
The SaniTap solves this, and provides the missing ‘hardware’ solution to the existing hygiene promotion ‘software’ programs. Use of the product can dramatically increase the health impact of WASH programs.
Product features
The SaniTap:
- Uses a unique water tap that can be easily opened and closed by adults and children, without recontamination of fingers after hand washing.
- Is made of durable layered plastic reinforced foils that are UV resistant. The product will easily last for one year.
- Is light and portable, with a 3-litre reservoir sufficient for a household’s daily water handwashing requirements.
- Has a carrying handle for easy filling, handling and transportation.
- Comes with a sealable inlet closure for easy filling.
- Can be printed with tailored branding and logos.
Product benefits and features
- Water-saving!
The SaniTap reduces water requirements for handwashing: important in water-scarce environments. With a flow rate of 0.3 litres/minute it economically provides water requirements for a family of 5 to wash their hands 3 times per day.
- Life-saving!
Washing hands with soap using the SaniTap can significantly reduce the risk of diarrheal diseases and pneumonia. Correct use of the SaniTap will save up to 3 lives per thousand bags in use.
- Cost-saving!
In countries with a high disease burden, the cost-per-life saved can be as low as $1,400. This is far lower than any other WASH intervention. The product is light and collapsible reducing shipping costs.
- Long-lasting!
The SaniTap is robust and has a guaranteed life of one year. The product is UV-resistant; durable and made of recyclable plastics. Because it is collapsible, rapid shipping by air is possible.
Product Specifications
- Soap holder. A special soap net that conveniently hangs next to the flow of water. This avoids soap getting soiled or lost: important because handwashing without soap is not effective.
- A special spout which can easily be opened even by young children. The patent-pending spout is closed by a simple upward tap of the back of the hand. This avoids contamination of now clean fingers.
- Sufficient volume. The SaniTap holds 3 litres of water: enough for family of 5 to wash their hands 3 times per day whilst remaining water-saving.
- UV resistance. The plastic laminate film used for the SaniTap is UV resistant – ensuring a long life even under tropical conditions.
- Easy filling. The SaniTap bag has a wide closable inlet at the top, making it very easy to fill with water.
- Easy carry handle. The bag incorporates a sturdy handle, making it easy to transport (e.g. after filling with water from a public water point away from the home).
