NOW CLOSED Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System - product testers feedback thread

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This thread is for the MNers who have tested Dettol's No-Touch Hand Wash System. All testers who add their feedback on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will get a £250 Love2Shop voucher . Dettol are also interested in what your child(ren) think of the system so please ask them for their feedback and add it to your post - please include their age with their thoughts.

Below are some questions to get you started. We know that views on germs, hand cleanliness and washing will vary from person to person so if there are any questions you don't have an opinion about, you don't have to answer them. Please feel free to add your own comments as well.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw,
MNHQ

I found the amount dispensed just right - don't think our hands are especially big

1. Overall I loved the Dettol system as it is very easy to use, looks good and is a lot more hygienic than a traditional handsoap.

1. Both of my children think it's great. Although my children do normally wash their hands when they should without prompting I do sometimes notice that my son doesn't use very much handsoap and he normally washes his hands very quickly, but with this new system he spends longer washing his hands. The only thing is I can see that I'm going to need a refill very soon!

1. It makes me a lot happier to see my kids washing their hands properly.

1. There wasn't much difference in the amount of times I washed my hands, I'm already obsessed.

1. Stainless steel in the kitchen, white in the bathroom. Both fit in very well with the surroundings. I like the look of the system, it's small, compact and ergonomic in design.

1. Yes I was previously concerned about germs in the house. I'm much happier to have the Dettol system as it has to be better than touching the top of bottles or using the same soap all the time. We also have a tap in the kitchen that you can turn on with your elbow, so I feel better at not touching the tap or soap dispenser when preparing food, especially meat.

1. Love both fragrances myself, children like the cucumber one the best.

1. Yes, it's definitely made things a bit easier. I think it's a great system.

1. I have already recommended it my family. I think the only thing that might put people off is the initial expense in buying the system.

Thanks for the opportunity to try the new system X

Here are the feedback answers from my household:

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I liked the dettol no-touch hand wash system. Liked the germ free approach. Enjoyed using it. Found it a little wasteful with the amount of soap it did dispense. However, you still have to turn the tap on before you put soap on your hands (germs) or to go completely germ free try and turn the tap on when you hands are soapy (very tricky). I also think that the system is a little wasteful with the amount of soap that is dispensed. Myself, my little boy and my 2 year old have very small hands. The amount of soap dispensed always seems too much and we often have to rinse our hands a couple of times. It is a shame that it can be modified to not dispense so much soap !!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

Children loved it. 2 year old - wants to spend all the time washing hands now. 6 year old - kept saying 'Mummy thank you for this soap dispenser'.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes the children wash their hands more often, sometimes a little too much. But if anything encourages and reminds children to wash their hands then this does.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

Yes washed my hands more often and more thoroughly as you have to rinse your hands more to remove the soap. Love the smell of the soap too - so it is lovely washing your hands more often.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

One was put in the downstairs toilet. The white one. The stainless steel finish was put in the bathroom as we have chrome accessories in the bathroom. They were easy to set up and use. I like the look of the stainless steel finish but expect they are more expensive to purchase as they look nicer.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

Well if it encourages you to wash your hands then that is great and part of the problem with germs. However, you still are taking germs into the toilet/bathroom through door handles and turning the taps on. All you can do is do your best and this certainly encouraged the family to wash their hands more, so this must surely be better.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

We all liked the smell of the soap. It is stronger in fragrance to other leading brands. Antibacterial soap is always good to combat germs. We preferred the smell of the cucumber soap.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

The hand wash system has made life easier, as I don't constantly have to nag my 6 year old to go and wash his hands. He often used to just put his hands under the tap water and say they were washed, now due to the soap dispenser which he loves, he is actually putting soap on them. Brilliant start for a little boy !!!

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend the Dettol system to friends with children. It definitely encourages children to wash their hands more. Which is great, better than constantly nagging them to wash their hands.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I like the design and ease of use/easy to set up. After a few trials and errors of placement to figure out what triggers it off - no mess which is great!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

My DD loved the magic soap! She liked the colour and smell of cucumber but preferred the feel of the aloe one. She wanted to use it at every opportunity and the irst few days would dirty her hands on purpose! She liked not getting in trouble for using way too much soap as one squirt was enough.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes. She looked forward to using it therefore her usual forgetfulness vanished.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

No I am always concious of handwashing.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. They design meant that they fitted in really well on both sinks. I could position them to reduce setting them off accidentally.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I always try to enforce handwashing, dd can forget so they novelty and the ease of this has encouraged her to use it more which is reassuring. Also visitors have commented so reassured that they are washing hands too though the novelty will probably wear off.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

Smells very fresh though the cucumber one is very drying which is not good as I suffer dermititis, though the aloe was fine.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

It has encouraged dd to use more, just concerned novelty will wear off. I like the one in the kitchen the best especially when dealing with raw meat.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would say it is good to encourage children to get into the habit of handwashing, however the cost is a negative impactor as it is way more than what I usually spend. I would continue to use the one in the kitchen if refills on special offer.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I found it very easy to put together and very easy to use. The main thing I like about it is not having to touch it - as a keen gardener I often have very mucky hands so it's nice to have a soap dispenser that doesn't get covered in soil. I also like that I can still use it even with slimy hands since I don't have to try and operate it while it slips away.

2. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

My toddler daughter (2y11m) loves it, she finds it very easy to use and seems fascinated by how it works. She likes the novelty factor I think, and that she can actually use it herself - she's always struggled to use the normal pump soap dispenser so tends to get soap everywhere.

3. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

I've definitely found my daughter has been washing her hands more - I've found her several times recently finishing up in the toilet having gone by herself, busy washing her hands properly which is great! It does give me peace of mind to know that she's actually learning to wash her hands rather than me needing to do it for her every time.

4. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I'm not washing my hands more frequently but admit I'm finding it easier now I can wash my hands without getting quite so much dirt everywhere. I've found it easier to wash my hands when cooking as well, even if I've been kneading dough.

5. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I have one in the downstairs toilet and one in the kitchen. They fit in fine and look quite smart. I generally preferred the stainless steel finish which matches my kitchen quite nicely. I found them very easy to set up and use.

6. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I don't generally worry too much about germs, and prefer just to have a clean(ish) house than get too obsessive about germs so I haven't been that bothered about that aspect, although it is good to know that my daughter is keeping her hands clean!

7. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I love the cucumber splash fragrance, it's really nice and fresh. The aloe vera one is rather bland but OK. The fragrance isn't too overpowering. The soaps aren't very moisturising but I'm not too worried about that.

8. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

It has made life a bit easier - daughter can now easily wash her hands, and enjoys doing it. I can wash my hands even when they're covered in grime of some description and not get it everywhere (other than taps, but can't have everything!).

9. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would definitely recommend it to friends with children, not because of the germ aspect but just because it's so easy (and quite fun) for little ones to use.

It is quite expensive but it seems that the refills aren't too bad and I think it's probably worth it if it encourages children to keep their hands clean although I probably wouldn't have them all around the house.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

The system was very easy to use, not problems with the sensor and the children loved using it.

2. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

The DC found it very entertaining to begin with. DS1 is 16 and when asked for his view said "Dunno" and looked like this --> . He did use it though. The younger boys thought it was great.

3. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

To being with, yes. Eventually the novelty wore off and they washed their hands as and when needed.

4. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

We didn't wash our hands more often but found the system great when hands were covered in dirt/food when gardening or cooking. The no touch meant the pump didn't get all grimy too.

5. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

Our systems went in the cloakroom and bathroom and they did fit in well. They were very easy to set up and I preferred the white one to the stainless steel.

6. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I wouldn't say it reassured us more than any other product. The fact it is a Dettol product is reassuring but the 'no hands' part didn't make much difference, except where hands were exceptionally dirty.

7. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I did not like the cucumber smell finding it too strong but liked the aloe vera. The soap itself was great and did a good job of cleaning our hands.

8. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

It made life easier in that the pump didn't need wiped when used for really dirty hands. While the novelty value was there it meant DH and I didn't have to keep reminding the DC to wash their hands.

9. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend it but know that the price would put some friends off. Even the price of the refills is a lot (says she whose DH has just bought one ).

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I love it. handwashing has increased and what has reduced is my pleading with 5yr old DD to come and wash her hands .

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

DD who's 5 loves it, she squealed with delight 1st time used, now she mimics the noise it makes - she adores the bathroom cucumber one - she puts her hands up to her face and takes a deep inhale and says "ah, lovely" nearly every time used

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, DD washing hands more, and doing a better job as handwash is less viscous than ordinary handwash- so isn't sliding off her hands in one gloopy blob.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

wash my hands alot anyway but good not to have to touch tap to rinse off raw meat before touching a pump to emit soap.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

white one in the bathroom-silver one by the kitchen sink. I'm happy with both

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

yes, happy that DD is washing hands more and doing a better job of it especially after playing with worms and frogs in the garden

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

Cucumber definitely the winner

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Less bawling at my DD to go wash her hands

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Would recommend it for the convenience alone

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I liked the novelty of it. I'm not sure how you can 'enjoy' using a soap dispensing system

I didn't like the fact that the batteries are so close to the base of the unit - I am wondering about corrosion etc.

2. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

DS LOVES it. I have gone from 'I don't need to wash my hands because to 'I'm just going to wash my hands'

3. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

It has definately made DS wash his hands more regularly, although I'm not sure if this is necessary. Yes to washing hands before meals/if absolutely manky/after using the loo etc, but he is now a bit obsessed by using the gadget. Which I don't think is necessary.

4. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I didn't wash my hands more because I had a clever machine to help me so (I'm not going to win the draw because of my comments, am I? )

Why would I wash may hands more often from having something that removes all of 2 seconds action of pumping/rubbing soap on my hands?

5. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

They both went into the bathroom.

They we're ridiculously easy to set up, once out of the unnecessary packaging

Personally I preferred the stainless steel packaging/unit.

6. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I'm pretty sure most people are aware of 'germs in your home' I'm not sure how getting two fancy schmancy soap dispensers suddenly wakes people up to the horrors of germs

It's probably reassured me slightly that pandering to DS's absolute joy in gadgets there is now something that means he definately washes his hands after using the loo, instead of me rushing in to check...

7. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I didn't like the cucumber one at first but it's grown on me. It did seem to dry DS's hands out quite a bit so he is only using the white one atm.

I would say they are very highly perfumed and prefer soaps to be a bit less flowery iyswim and the white one doesn't seem to clean as well.

Compared to other hand washes, I would say that the cucumber one fares as well as most other supermarket ones. The white one is a bit too moisturing and doesn't really feel like it's cleaning...

8. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

See, I don't really understand this question. Of all the things in life that could be made easier, that should be made easier through a widget or gadget or whatever, hand-washing really, really isn't at the top of my list.

I also, absolutely agree with all the posters who have mentioned the whole' creating the solution to a non problem'

So yes, the wonderful dispenser drops the soap into your manky, germy, meat covered hands....how the fark do you turn the tap on?

Does Dettol need to market the hand wash system with some kind of device so that you can turn the taps on without using your filthy hands?

9. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I have told many people I have been part of this trial - they've all been intersted to try it out whilst here and to hear my feedback...to summarise:

I wouldn't recommend it for the following reasons:

The packaging it came in was ridiculously wasteful

The unit takes 4 batteries (expense on top of the unit)

The battery compartment is in the bottom of the unit which could lead to easy corrosion (errr....design people.....?)

Way, way out of my price range. I spend £40 a week on shopping. There is NO way in hell I am spending £3 for a 250ml refill when I can get one for 50p

It's a NON problem ffs. Yes we have avoided the death tough on the pump, but can Dettol people alo please provide a guide to how the fark we turn the taps on with out infested hands without toughing them?

To be honest, I am more concerned with filthy raw meat hands touching the taps than the soap pump.

Reasons I would recommend:
Great way to get kids to wash their hands!

Market it as a soilution to getting children to handwash and you'll make way more many on it that you are atm

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

Very esay to set up and use. I liked it in the kitchen as was handy when handling raw meat etc. although I am not sure how much of aproblem using a normal soap dispenser was, children enjoyed using it and is easy for them to use.Think it dispenses more soap than is needed each time, so not sure how long a refill would last. I also keep accidentally triggering it when wiping round the sink etc.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike? Both liked it (DS aged 7 and 3) especially 3 year old who struggles to use a normal soap pump so very useful for toddlers

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not? Possibly, although both fairly good at handwashing anyway. Think it may have made them wash with soap more though

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

no, as would always wash my hands regularly anyway

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

Stainless steel in the kitchen, white one in the downstairs loo Fitted well in each setting, preferred stainless in kitchen but white in bathroom. May be useful if you culd stick it too the wall as keeps being knocked off the small sink in the loo. Very easy to set up and use, but far too much packaging!

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

No, I am aware of germs but not concerned about them, and do think we have a tendancy to be obsessed about then. I would not normally buy anti-bac products and would go for more naturally based products instead. I do think it is useful in the kitchen after handling raw meat.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

would not usually buy anti bac soap and would nomally go for a ntural/ eco product. Did not like the cucumber one, but quite liked the creamy one. Both a bit over-fragranced for me

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

DEfinitely esaier for toddler to wash hands, but beyond that no

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes if they have toddlers, especially for toilet training, but on the basis of ease of use rather than the soap itself

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I liked the fragnance, especially the refreshing cucumber. I also liked the hands-free mechanism - good to know that I am not transferring the germs from grotty London Underground trains onto our hand wash dispenser, which the rest of the family (who work and school in Essex and walk and cycle to just about everywhere) would use.

I enjoyed using it. It made me feel quite posh, especially when we had visitors.

What I didn't like was the amount it dispenses - way too much, I think, especially for children.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike? My daughter absolutely loved it. She saw a similar one at costco last year and wanted us to get it and I kept putting her off. She was thrilled when she woke up one morning and there it was.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Oh yes, my daughter was coming up with flimsy excuses to wash her hands - e.g. "I have just come off the piano - I have to wash my hands before I touch the biscuit tin". Extravagant, yes, but it got her into a cleanliness routine, which does settle the mind as one doesn't know what they get up to when at school.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I am a handwashing freak myself, especially in the kitchen - stir the stew in the middle of chopping the vegetables and I head straight to the sink to wash my hands before getting back to the vegetables. The traditional handwash dispensers were always a deterrent, therefore I would wipe my hands first on a special cloth I keep for cooking before touching the dispenser. With this one, I didn't stop to think just kept washing. Not good for the pocket, I know, especially with the quantity it dispenses.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

White one in the bathroom, stainless steel finish in the kitchen. I liked both -they both fitted well in their designated areas - the white complemented the
bathroom decor and the stainless steel fitted in with the rest of the kitchen stuff.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

See my answer to question 1. It ensured that I did pass the germs I brought home from commuter trains to the rest of the family via the dispenser.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I loved the fragrance. I liked the cucumber one best. Even my 8 year old daughter commented on it.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Easier. No need to wash the handwash bottle before and after use - conserving water.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would and I have, because of all the things stated above. However, the cost of the refill would be a deterrent. The other minus is the environmental issue with respect to the amount of batteries it requires. I like it so much that I would buy refills when they finish but I will buy ordinary handwash too, and only switch it on from time to time, e.g. when I get home from work and after a visit to toilet for number 2. We will continue to use ordinary handwash for number 1 and the bits in between.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I found it easy to use and i enjoyed using it, i liked that there was less mess at the bathroom sink, normal liquid soap always seems to leave a puddle of soap at the edge of the sink!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

My children loved it, my ds liked the noise it made and dd loved the smell of the cucumber one.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

I am a bit OTT about hand washing and i dont think they could have washed their hands anymore, they seemed to enjoy using it

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I wash my hands all the time anyway, it was nice to not have to touch the dispensers when i had horrible things like cat food or raw on them.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put the white one in the bathroom and the stainless steel one in the kitchen, they were easy to set up but i changed the soap in them as i preffered the cucumber one for the kitchen and the creamy one for the bathroom.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

i wasnt concerenced.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

Loved the soap, smelt nice and didnt dry out my hands, i preferred the cucumber one.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Its not as messy, for the children using it.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

My mum has already bought 2 of them after using mine!!

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

Very easy to use - pushed for time at the moment so my heart sinks if I buy something new and it has a ton of instructions with it, it took me a couple minutes each to sort - nice surprise that the battery cover was a simple 'click' on type of fastening and didn't need a screwdriver like all my kid's toys!

As an aside - I don't know how you'd incorporated this into the design but it would have been just that bit more helpful if it could have been wall mountable - I don't have much space next to my sink and I'm sure I'm not the only one!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

TBH I applied for this thinking my son (3) would love it and he does! We always had to remind him to wash his hands before eating, after going to the toilet etc but now he's so eager to use the 'magic soap' that he actually asks to use it! I'ts novel and I think that's why he likes it - he loves gadgets and he loves 'magic' (things that are remote controlled, etc).

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

As answered above, yes he's keen to wash his hands at every opportunity, and today he used it 4 TIMES in one go (DH let him ), I wasn't stressing before so I can't really say it's gave me 'peace of mind' as he still needs help washing his hands (getting a stool, turning tap on/off, drying hands) but it's one less thing I need to nag him about!

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

No, I can't say I've washed my hands more or less because of it. I wash my hands 'willingly' anyway - not sure why that's an issue , but I do know I wash my hands more 'thoroughly' - i.e rubbing hands together and rinsing because it dispenses more than I need that it takes longer to wash it all off.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put them in the kitchen and bathroom, they fitted ok - wished they were both white as the 'stainless steel' didn't really go with either decor in either room. I have abit of a lack of space issue next to my kitchen sink so I have to be aware of not 'catching' my hand under the sensor when I'm wiping around, washing up, etc. Again as previously answered I found them easy to set up.

My only concern is that when my DH washes up he gets water everywhere and I noticed the other day that it (the dispenser, not my DH ) was sitting in a pool of water - surely that's going to eventually break it - with batteries coming into such close contact with water...

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

Well, at least I now know my hands are clean...it's the rest of the house I despair about! TBH it's not something I lose sleep over but I feel more reassurred now that when I've handled raw meat that I'm not getting germs all over a pump dispenser now.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

Pleasant smell - DH actually commented on how nice they smell! Sorry, although they both smell nice they wern't 'unique' and smelled very similar to my other hand washes. If I had to choose I prefer the cucumber one but they both smelled equally good/fresh.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Again as answered before, yes it's made getting my son to agree to wash his hands alot easier because he enjoys using it and has alot of fun watching it. For me, I'd have to see how it pans out - it'll be interesting to see how often I'll need to replace the soap with a new refill as well as the batteries - if it's going to be often (more than once a month) then I'll only do it through gritted teeth if only for my son's benefit/enjoyment!

But the fundamental fact is, is that I still need to touch the tap to turn it on so I'm still going to get germs on the tap which I still need to clean/rinse off - especially after handling raw meat.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes, if only to encourage their kids to want to wash their hands without a fight with their mum or dad! I looked up the price on Amazon - currently £6.65 - not exactly going to break the bank - so I wouldn't feel foolish recommending it to friends who aren't exactly rolling in cash (i.e all of them!)

1. I really enjoyed using the dispenser. Less messy and liked the idea of not spreading germs. No negatives.

1. My 3 boys were very impressed with it and enjoyed using it (to excess!). Hands have never been so clean or smelled so nice!

1. As stated above, the kids washed their hands more often.

1. It hasn't really affected my hand washing.

1. The stainless steel dispenser was in the kitchen and the other in the bathroom. The stainless steel one fit in really well in the kitchen and this is the one I preferred. I had no problems setting them up.

1. Having the dispensers has reassured me more about germs especially as my kids are constantly in and out of the house, around our farm and the surrounding fields.

1. I liked the antibacterial handwash the best - maybe that extra peace of mind for germ killing!

1. It has made life easier when washing hands - especially getting the kids to wash them.

1. Yes - people have already commented on them when coming round to the house.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

Easy and fun to use. Novelty value still not worn off for me or my daughter!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

Was fascinated by the sensor and any visitors were given the guided tour of the new soap.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would say that although she is pretty good at hand washing the dispenser is fun to use therefore increased the number of times she washed her hands. Also the little whirry noise lets you hear if she has used it!

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

Not more often as I hand wash frequently due to pets etc. but it was certainly easier to use than a pump action type.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

Bathroom and Kitchen. Easy to set up. Didn't need the instructions. The white looks good in the bathroom and the grey matches my appliances.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

Think that it makes the process of hand washing more hygienic. So, yes I suppose I prefer this to other dispersers.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I liked the fragrance although the cucumber was a bit drying. I use Carex for sensitive skin handwash so maybe a hypo-allergenic version would be good.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Yes easier. don't have to fiddle with the pump versions and disinfect the top of the bottle etc.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would for the novelty factor but I would mention the refills are expensive.

The brand I usually buy is often on offer for £1 but the cheapest I have seen the refills for is £2.99.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I found it quite easy to use. I liked the stainlss steel one the best as it looked great. Did not like the fact that it sometimes dispensed on its own accord. My hubby liked the one in the kitchen.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

The kids loved using it the littlest one a bit too much we put one in the kitchen and the other in the bathroom and the bathroom one was all gone after about four days ..there are four dd 's in the house 3 under 10:)

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes they were definately washing their hands more just need an automatic flush on the loo too now :) Less mithering and knew they had washed their hands because of the fragrance.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

Not really but felt reassured after emptying bins especially the food bin that my hands were clean and smelt clean if that makes sense?

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

Kitchen and bathroom. steel in the kitchen other in the bathroom. Easyish and prefrred the steel one looked more expensive.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I think the girls washing ther hands more often without being nagged has helped me feel better but hand washing is already part of the girls routine with a normal soap dispenser.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best? It was ok liked the cucumber one the best felt clean and smelled clean.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why? Yes a bit easier as less reminders were needed again a bit pricey to keep up all the time though.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes I would because it is a great product and the affordability over time would be their decision. I think I will keep refilling the one in the bathroom especially as my dd4 loves it and does not need reminding as much anymore.

What, Dettol, is the very next thing you do after touching a handsoap dispenser?

Yes, that's right, you wash your hands.

so why does it matter if the soap dispenser itself has bacteria on it? You are about to wash your hands anyway.

This product is absurd.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

We normally use diluted liquid soap in a pump bottle. The No-touch System was easy enough to use. I didn't like the fact that it cannot stand in water as there is usually a puddle on my sink shelf. To rememdy this I had to put the system in a plastic tupperware box with tissue in the bottom to soak up the splashes. This did not enhance it aesthetically. Not getting it wet was just something else to worry about. Having to replace batteries is also something I can do without due to the expense. I expect that when they run out we will put the system in a cupboard or give it away.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

My children were excited by the automatic dispensing but after the initial excitement their enthusiasm only returned when they had friends visiting who hadn't used the system before. They thought it dispensed too much soap and the soap took ages to wash off. I also thought this.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

My children already wash their hands before and after every meal, when they come in from the street or garden, before they go to bed and after they go to the toilet. The system didn't make them wash their hands any more often and I don't expect them to anyway.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

After the novelty had worn off I went back to using our diluted soap in the pump bottle as it washed off quicker and is more economical. I didn't wash my hands any more or less while trialing the system.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

We put one in each bathroom. I preferred the stainless steel finish. They fit well enough apart from the puddle problem. They were fairly easy to set up. The packaging was difficult to open and I cut myself on it.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

Houses (and everything else) are full of germs. I make sure my children are aware of hand-washing as a way to avoid getting ill and they mostly remember to do it.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best? They were both fine but as the pump dispenses too much they take ages to wash off and our taps are covered in soap as we usually use diluted soap which leaves less residue.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

No, it hasn't made life easier, if anything it has given me something new to be on top of - is it on or off, will it dispense soap onto my head when I bend over the sink, is it getting wet underneath, will visitors know how to use it, do I have time to rinse off that amount of soap...

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I wouldn't recommend it as it isn't any easier or cheaper than a pump bottle. Thanks for letting us try it out.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why? I loved the fact that without my kids touching it they got to wash there hands it meant no more soap dispensers skidding across the sink or the floor becuse of 3 year olds

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike? My kids thought it was "magic" and they now love washing thier hands.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not? The whole thing made the boys wash there hands regularly with soap, and without and adult having to help them. this hellps giving them more independence

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening? I found myself washing my hands more ater doing kitchen jobd rather than a wuick rinse.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put the white one in the bathroom and the stainless one in the kitchen but I have to say I far prefer the white one. they were very easy to set up

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why? I think it is much better not to have to touch the soap in the kitchen as this is the worst place for breeding things like samonella and campylobachter. So that is reassuring.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best? I loved the cucumber one, I wasnt as keen on the aloe vera one as I am a tad allergic to aloe vera. I will try the other ones too though

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why? I found it helped so much with the boys for washing hands. I also found that the kitchen one was used far more which is a good thing.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not? I would recommend it not just for the no grem theme but also for the ease of use for children at the stage of needing to learn to wash thier hands well.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I love the cucumber smell, very fresh, i like how easy it is to use, but got a little confused when one came with batteries fitted, one didnt so spend ages looking for batteries!
I like the fact that my DDs who have SN dont have to struggle with those fidderly handpumps.
HOWEVER, I do think it throws out a little too much soap.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

They love it, especially as t means they can wash their hands without me being there to help with the soap pump. The eldest didnt like the sound it makes.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

I think they certainly enjoyed using it and the noverty of it but how long will that last...

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

No didnt think so, im pretty good about always washing hands.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

Bathroom and Kitchin, white in bathroom and silver in kitchen as that meant they matched to decoration. They are both good colours.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I wouldntr think so, but certainly has helped educate the kids more.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

Loved the cucumber, not to keen on the white one. it felt nice, soft and didnt dry out my hands, very good.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

For us as a family it really has. Being able to send the children upstairs to wash their hands and knowing they wont struggle with the soap pump, does make a huge difference. It saves a lot of stress and a lot of mess.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes especially to those with SN

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I personally loved using the Dettol handwash system. You think not having to physically pump out hand wash is a small thing but after trying this I must say I have become spoilt and love nothing more than coercing soap liquid out of this nifty product. I'd probably say the only negative point I founds that the kids do get carried away and suddenly find handwashing all the rage. That was until I spotted the on/off switch at the back~a secret I will never let on to them!!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

'I love to wash my hands and hands and hands' says my three year old. Both of them really love it, and see it more as a toy. The three year is surprisingly now ever so enthusiastic to wash his hands...something unheard of before.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

I definately agree with the idea that this system has encouraged healthy habits because they run to wash their hands now compared to just ignoring me completely before concerning hand washing. I call it the magic pump and they sort of see it as a fun treat!

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I probably was my hands the same amount as I did before, but maybe more thoroughly than before, and with soap. Before I didn't always use soap when doing things like cooking. This system makes it easier and quicker.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I placed the stainless steel finish system in the kitchen and I put the White in the bathroom. They both looked really good in their respective places ( I started with them the other way but didn't fit in as well so swapped them over and they looked well placed )
They were so easy to set up. I wrongly thought there would be no batteries in the system so I actually delayed setting them up until I saw it said they have batteries included which is great.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I haven't ever been overly concerned with germs in my house because I keep it relatively clean, and if I worried about every germ in the house I'd probably go crazy much like everyone. However this system does reassure me about the transfer of germs via our hands.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I thought both the fragrances were really lovely and quite long lasting too. I preferred the White one over the cucumber one but again both were really nice. Compared with other handwash soaps I would say this is probably about the same in terms of niceness of fragrance.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Considering how much the kids love to wash their handed now I would say in that area it has made a significant impact. I do love it but find I'm always going for the soap more for the novelty factor but also because it's so easy which in turn can mean I'm wasting more water!!!!

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why

I would and in fact already have recommended this item to my mum and a few friends who asked about it when they came round to my house. I said they are so easy to use and not more expensive to refill than buying a normal hand soap.

Thank you for the items we love using them :-)

Hinna

Overall the system was easy to set up and use. I didn't like the amount of space it took up and it was a bit slow to dispense the soap.

My daughter really liked the hand wash system and says she found it interesting and that she really enjoyed using it.

My daughter was washing her hands a lot more using the system. Any excuse she could find lol. This did give me peace of mind as it has gotten her into more of a habit now.

I did wash my hands more often during cooking while using this system as it was easier to keep doing it.

I put the white system in my bathroom and it blended in well and the stainless steel finish looked good in my kitchen.

I don't feel that the system has reassured me any more about germs in my home. I tend to buy antibacterial handwashes anyway and we still had to keep touching the tap to wash hands.

I liked the fragrances of both handwashes but we prefered the cucumber one the most. It was very refreshing and different to other handwashes we've tried.

It maybe made handwashing a little easier but not enough to make me buy refills due to the cost compared to other handwashes. With both you still have to turn the tap on with dirty hands.

I would recommend to friends with younger children to encourage better handwashing as children love using the automatic pump system.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

It was very easy to use and set up. I put one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. As a childminder with two kids in nappies I found it very useful, particularly after nappy changes. The soap smells good and leaves skin feeling very soft.

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

The children love the system, so much so I?ve had to start turning it off between washes. They find the noise amusing and think it is very clever that the machine knows where your hands are!

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

The children want to wash their hands constantly, it?s certainly made it easier to get hands washed after toilet visits and before meals.

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

It has made it easier to clean hands after nappy changes and after cooking. I?m washing my hands more particularly after handling raw meat or before meals.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put the stainless steel finish system in the kitchen and the white one in the bathroom. They are very easy to set up and use, I didn?t even need the instructions. I don?t really have a preference on colour.

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I was not too concerned about germs. I did feel that the system would make it easier when getting mess off my hands when cooking / baking.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I really liked both fragrances but very slightly preferred the cucumber splash. I do prefer the hand wash provided to my regular brand. It left my skin soft and smelling great. The fragrances were both very fresh and clean.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

It did make my life easier, and I didn?t expect it to. I didn?t have to make children wash their hands they wanted to. It also made it easier when washing my hands after food prep, it meant no more bread dough clogging up soap pumps.

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I already have recommended the system to a fellow childminder and would certainly recommend it to friends. I?ll definitely carry on using it myself.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why? I really liked using this system. I loved how naturally it fitted into our kitchen and bathroom and how natural it was to use it - I now wish that my taps came on automatically in the same way!

1. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike? My two girls aged 3 and 4 and a half both absolutely loved the system. They loved its "magic", in the way that "it knows you want some soap to wash your hands". They also loved the smell - but my 4-year old says it smells yummier than cucumber does in her sandwiches! Finally, they were both giddy each and every time that they used the dispenser at the "whizzy" noise it made.

1. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not? It probably didn't make them wash their hands much more than they already do as they are very diligent hand washers and already enjoy it. Having said that, it was easier for them to do it with less supervision. Normally I have to tell them (particularly my 3-year old) that they are only supposed to use 1 pump of the hand pump soap (and they would rather have 2 or 3 or more!) With this system, they are so delighted with the way it works and the noise it makes that they just do it once and then get on with washing their hands. I think normal pump soap doesn't have enough drama for them, so they feel the need to create it for themselves (and waste a good deal of soap in the process). One of my fears had been that they would like the way that this system worked so much that they would overwash their hands - going back repeatedly and unnecessarily (and they probably did for a day or two) but now they have become accustomed to it, they really just wash their hands carefully without wasting as much soap!

1. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening? I have washed my hands a bit more, just because it is so quick and easy (and I love the smell of the soap on my hands!) I am quite particular about washing my hands when I think that they might have been contaminated with germs anyway, but this has made the job a pleasure.

1. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish? I put the stainless steel one in the kitchen and the white one in the bathroom. These looks fitted in most naturally with the decor. I found they very easy to set up and even easier to use. I had no trouble with accidentally setting it off or any dribbles

1. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why? I've always been quite aware of germs in my home, most particularly since having children. This system certainly reassures me when using/preparing raw meat or similar things where I don't want to touch anything until I've got my hands clean.

1. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best? I loved the fragrances - the cucumber one was my favourite. They smelt a little bit more luxurious than most antibacterial hand washes.

1. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why? Definitely it makes life easier for my children - who normally need a step to get high enough to reach the top of the soap pump dispenser, but with this system, they can reach high enough to activate it and get the soap and wash their hands. For me it certainly made life easier, particularly when my hands were so messy with paint, biscuit mixture, or following bottom cleaning duties

1. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not? I definitely would. Life with small children means that you are washing your hands and the hands of your children so many times a day - this just makes this a little bit easier - particularly at the times you most need it. When you've got children who are objecting to you stopping the painting session in order to start getting the dinner ready and you need to get everyone's hands washed with minimal fuss - this is just what you need; when you have helped the children make some tasty treats and all of your fingers are totally covered in sticky stuff or countless other occasions when you just want an extra hand to be able to dispense some soap - this comes to the rescue. Along with that - it's a bit of fun. Now all I need is someone to make my water come on automatically when I need it to and I'll be really really pleased!

Thank you for giving me and my family the chance to try this product - it really is wonderful!

Loved it.

I haven't had to recommend it as every female friend and relative that has been to the house has commented on the no touch hand wash system and gone on to purchase them.

The only person to have a bit of a problem with them was my sister. Her downstairs sink is quite small and it wouldn't fit. Fine in all her other bathrooms thou. Also the only minor gripe I have is just after your sink is cleaned the dispenser does slip about a bit.

My son who turns 3 soon loved it. He's always enjoyed washing his hands but this really amused him and made the whole process a lot easier for him and less messy for me.

I'll definitely continue to use the system. The cucumber one which smells like synthetic apple I've not disliked enough to change but when it needs refilling I'll be purchasing the Aloe Vera ones which was really lovely.

1. Overall, how did you find the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash system to use? What did you like best about it / did you enjoy using it)? What didn't you like, and why?

I found the system really easy to set up and use. I loved the automatic soap dispenser, I find soap pumps messy and get dirty really easily. I think the look of it is almost right but needs a little tweaking.. I didn't like that you can see the top of the soap bottle in the dispenser, it hasn't got a particularly attractive label and I think makes it looks like the bottle doesn't fit in the dispenser correctly. Smaller bottles (priced accordingly) would be better or designing the bottom of the bottles so they look attractive sticking out of the top of it.

2. What did your child(ren) think of the hand wash system? What did they like/dislike?

My 4 year old daughter loves the system, she says "It like magic coz it knows when to give you soap and I think its a cool machine to wash your hands with"
She loved the fact that it was automatic and she just had to hold her hand under it. She didn't mention anything she didn't like and asked if we were going to keep them forever.

3. Did having the system make your child(ren) wash their hands more regularly and encourage more healthy habits, giving you peace of mind? If so, why? If not, why not?

Definitely more hand-washing went on, I usually have to check with my daughter when she comes down from the bathroom if she washed her hands but now I can always smell the cucumber on her when she comes down! I definitely felt better that I didn't have to nag her to do it and she was happy to use it herself. Also everyone that came in to the house she wanted to show them our "new magic soap machine" and showed them how to use it and demanded they use it for themselves so everyone who came in had clean hands!

4. Similarly, do you think you washed your hands any more often, more thoroughly or more willingly as a result of having the system? If so, when did you find yourself doing this when you might not have done before - eg cooking, cleaning, gardening?

I think I definitely washed my hands more with having the system, I found this particularly when cooking/baking. Unless I have handled raw meat I usually just rinse my hands during cooking and wash them thoroughly at the end. I found myself washing them quite a lot when I don't think I would have before just because it was there. I usually keep soap in the cupboard under the sink as I don't like the look of soap bottles and I always end up knocking it over when I am trying to dispense soap with an arm.

5. Where did you put your two hand wash systems? Did they fit well where you put them or not? Were they easy or difficult to set up and use? Did you prefer the white or stainless steel finish?

I put the stainless steel one in the kitchen and the white one in the bathroom. I have black appliances in the kitchen but my sink is stainless steel so it still fit in fairly well. The white one fit in fairly well with the bathroom although I didn't like this one as much. I think the white one looks a lot cheaper than the stainless steel finish and would perhaps be better in a just off-white colour as it made my bathroom sink look grubby!

6. If you were previously concerned about (or at least aware of) germs in your home, do you think that having the system has reassured you or not? Why?

I am worried about germs with a crawling baby and I don't believe in 'dirt is good' I think the amount of germs that are around in a clean house is already more than people would expect and you are not doing any detriment to your childrens health by having a clean house especially if they still do normal things like play outside, play with other children, got to nursery or any play group/area. The system has definitely made me feel like our family clean our hands more often, especially when we first come in and the is helping us not to spread germs around the house. Also people say that you are spreading germs through tap use, we don't have any taps that you turn and we all turn off the tap using our arm or elbow.

7. What did you think of the antibacterial hand soap? Did you like the fragrance of it or not? How does it compare with other hand washes? Which fragrance did you like best?

I thought the soap was very good, I usually buy whatever is on offer but I found this to be of much better quality, I definitely felt that my hands were moisturised and softer after using as well. I loved the aloe vera one, the cucumber wasn't unpleasant but I found to be a little overpowering.

8. Overall, do you think that having the hand wash system has made life (at least a bit) easier or not? And why?

Its definitely made things a lot easier with regards to my daughter who always made a mess with normal soap pumps and now is washing her hands without any nudging and enjoying it. I like that she is enjoying good hygiene. The whole family without a doubt has washed their hands more and though I don't think that has made life easier as such its made me happy to see everyone following good hygiene!

9. If it came up in conversation, do you think you would recommend the Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System to your friends with children? If so, why? If not, why not?

I have already recommended it to some people who have seen it at the house. I really think that its smart-looking and a hygienic alternative to normal soap dispensers and children find it so fun and more importantly easy to use.

We have really enjoyed using this product and although the refills are a little more expensive than standard soap I think it is worth it and I will continue buying them.