Microwash - Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Body Wash & Hair Shampoo (Fragrance-Free)

Ready to use. Do not dilute.

Hand washing (in a nutshell)

Wet hands. Then rub hand wash into the skin and develop a lather. Rinse off with clean water.

How to wash your hands with liquid soap

1. Wet your hands with warm running water
2. Use plenty of liquid hand soap to wash the dirt and germs away.
3. Rub hands together vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
4. Make sure you wash your palms, back of hands, wrists, fingers and under fingernails.
5. Rinse your hands well with warm running water.
6. Dry hands completely with a clean, fresh paper towel. Wet hands are more likely to carry germs than dirty hands so dry them well.
7. Use the paper towel to turn off the tap. This prevents re-infection of your hands.

Body wash

Wet hands and body. Then rub hands and body wash into the skin and develop a lather. Rinse off with clean water.

Hair shampoo

Wet hair. Then rub shampoo into the hair and develop a lather. Rinse off with clean water.

Handy tips

• Bulk-fill liquid hand soap dispensers should be cleaned and disinfected regularly with warm to hot water. Bulk fill dispensers are not recommended if hygiene is a priority.
• Ensure the dispenser instructions are followed when re-filling a dispenser.
• Cold water is better than nothing but most liquid hand soaps lather up and perform better with warm water. The active ingredients in most soap formulations are released more easily, making the soap even more effective for cleaning your hands of dirt, grease, oils and germs without stripping away the natural oils in your skin.

Is Microwash food-safe?

Yes. Microwash is food-safe and approved for use in food preparation and food manufacturing areas. It's also fragrance-free and non-tainting.

Is Microwash antibacterial?

Yes. Its antibacterial action is highly effective at eliminating unwanted bacteria from the skin.

Is Microwash fragrance-free?

Yes. It has no fragrance, colour or dye, so it's non-tainting. That suits the food, health and education industries it's made for.

How do I wash my hands with Microwash liquid soap?

Wet your hands, then rub the soap into your skin and work up a lather. Rinse off with clean water.

1. Wet your hands with warm running water.
2. Use plenty of liquid hand soap to wash the dirt and germs away.
3. Rub your hands together vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
4. Wash your palms, backs of hands, wrists, fingers and under your fingernails.
5. Rinse your hands well with warm running water.
6. Dry your hands completely with a clean, fresh paper towel. Wet hands are more likely to carry germs than dirty hands, so dry them well.
7. Use the paper towel to turn off the tap. This prevents re-infection of your hands.

Can I use Microwash as a body wash and hair shampoo?

Yes. For body wash, wet your hands and body, rub the soap into your skin and work up a lather, then rinse off with clean water. For shampoo, wet your hair, rub the soap in and work up a lather, then rinse off with clean water.

What is in Microwash?

It's pH balanced and made with a combination of mild detergents and natural glycerine. It has zero colour, dye, phosphates, triclosan, PEG, Bronopol and Pheno, and it uses natural and safe preservatives. It's 100% cruelty-free and never tested on animals.

Is Microwash septic-safe and biodegradable?

Yes. It's septic-safe, eco-friendly and biodegradable.

Can I decant Microwash into pump bottles and bulk-fill dispensers?

Yes. Microwash is a pearly white liquid at the right thickness for dispensers, pumps and decanting from bulk drums, so it's also great for topping up your pump bottles.

How often should I wash my hands?

Hand washing is considered the most important single measure in preventing the spread of disease. It works best at washing germs away, not necessarily killing them. XO2 makes antibacterial liquid soap, but that type of soap hasn't been scientifically proven to be more effective in every case, so use what you like best. Regular hand washing is still the best way to minimise your risk of catching and spreading illness.

When should I wash my hands?

Getting into a habit of regular hand washing throughout your day improves hygiene and health. These are the times it matters most:

• When your hands are dirty
• Before and after eating
• Before preparing food
• Between handling raw and cooked (already prepared) foods
• Before and after attending to patients, or to sick children or adults
• Before you attend to any cuts, wounds or rashes
• Before and after using gloves
• After going to the toilet
• After cleaning a toilet or urinal
• After changing nappies
• After blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing
• After handling animals, rubbish or chemicals
• After smoking
• After working in the garden
• After playing outside

Note: Washing and sanitising your hands is required regardless of whether you are using gloves. Disposable gloves should always be disposed of after use and never washed or reused.

Are touch-free soap dispensers better?

Yes. Here's why:

• Better hygiene: touch-free dispensers drastically reduce the chance of contamination.
• The right amount every time: automatic dispensers give you the right amount, because more isn't always better and over-use is costly for the facility.
• Saves time: they're quick and easy for visitors to use.
• Less wastage: the best automatic dispensers control usage, so water and product aren't wasted.
• Less mess: very little cleaning of the washroom is needed after use.
• A brilliant user experience: they encourage people to wash their hands and show that a facility cares about hygiene and the washroom experience.

How do I look after a bulk-fill soap dispenser?

Clean and disinfect bulk-fill liquid soap dispensers regularly with warm to hot water, and follow the dispenser instructions when you refill. Bulk-fill dispensers aren't recommended if hygiene is a priority.

Is warm water better for washing hands?

Cold water is better than nothing, but most liquid hand soaps lather up and perform better with warm water. The active ingredients in most soap formulations are released more easily, so the soap is even more effective at cleaning dirt, grease, oils and germs off your hands without stripping the natural oils from your skin.

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Safety Data Sheet

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Microwash

Wall Charts

• XO2 Hygiene Sign - How to wash your hands
• XO2 Hygiene Sign - How to sanitise your hands

Videos

• Video: Is Washing Your Hands Making You Sick? 1 in 4 Refillable Soap Dispensers Are Contaminated!
• Video: How to choose the right hand hygiene dispenser for your facility.
• Video: Our TOUGHEST XO2 DISPENSER EVER!!! The Foam-O Hand Soap System

Training Guide

• Hand Hygiene Saves Lives. The Training Guide.

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Calculators

• The Facility Cleaning + Hygiene Score