Soap Dispensers & Dishes

Find the right designer soap dispenser for your bathroom and kitchen

1. Soap dispenser or soap dish
2. The right soap dispenser – freestanding or wall-mounted, squeeze or pump?
3. Materials
4. Bathroom collections
5. Summary

As well as being practical, a soap dispenser in the bathroom is a decorative accessory that is easy to combine. Bathroom accessories no longer come only in a simple palette of white, black, grey and clear. At Connox, our range also includes soap dispensers in green, blue, gold and pink. Striking colours let you add accents.

Soap dispenser or soap dish – liquid or bar

There are two ways to provide soap: as liquid soap in a dispenser or as a bar on a soap dish. It's not just a question of which dispenser you prefer, but also of the right soap. Bear in mind that soap not only removes dirt but can also affect the skin's natural oils.

Advantages of liquid soap and soap dispensers

Most bathrooms today have refillable designer soap dispensers. They have the following advantages:

• precise dosing thanks to a simple mechanism
• can be refilled with standard liquid soap
• leaves little mess in the basin
• an attractive accessory

Disadvantages of liquid soap and soap dispensers

• a small amount of soap remains in the dispenser
• ingredients often include petroleum-based additives
• germs can collect on top of the pump head

Advantages of bar soap and soap dishes

Scented soaps and handmade natural soaps are a decorative eye-catcher in the bathroom. As well as looking good, bar soap also has practical advantages:

• gentle on your hands
• mild and moisturising
• environmentally friendly production and packaging
• nothing goes to waste
• clean and hygienic thanks to its alkaline surface

Disadvantages of bar soap and soap dishes

• leftover residue can look messy in the basin
• the soap dish needs regular cleaning

2. The right soap dispenser – freestanding or wall-mounted, squeeze or pump?

Wall-mounted soap dispensers

In smaller bathrooms, wall-mounted soap dispensers are a way to save space. This leaves more room on the edge of the basin for toothbrush mugs and other bathroom accessories. Make sure the screw cap is easy to reach so you can refill the dispenser easily.

Freestanding soap dispensers

A freestanding soap dispenser should be weighted and have a rubber ring around the base. This stops it from slipping or tipping over if you knock it lightly.

Pump soap dispensers

Soap dispensers with a classic pump mechanism are particularly popular. By pressing down the head or a button, you can dispense exactly the amount of soap you need.

Squeeze soap dispensers

With a designer squeeze dispenser, you dispense the soap by gently squeezing it. To get the soap into your palm, you need to lift and tilt the dispenser. It has to be made of silicone or rubber so that the body gives way when you press it.

3. Materials – the right soap dispenser for every interior style

Besides function, the look of the soap dispenser in your bathroom and kitchen also matters. Every interior style has its own features. When choosing a soap dispenser, consider your own taste and how you want it to feel, as well as the material.

Ceramic soap dispensers are a perfect fit for minimalist and Scandinavian bathrooms. Glass, such as the glass soap dispenser by Bloomingville, or metal, such as the stainless steel soap dispenser by Eva Solo, look classic and elegant. Concrete and stone make it easy to add rustic accents.

If you have children, it's a good idea to choose shatterproof materials. Soap dispensers made of plastic, rubber or silicone are well suited to family bathrooms.

As well as soap dispensers made of a single material, there are also models that combine different materials. This mix adds interest to the look of the dispenser. Whichever you choose, all soap dispensers in the Connox range are easy to clean and water-resistant.

"Soap dispensers and soap dishes usually stand on very smooth surfaces that also get wet regularly. That's why it's a good idea to make sure the base has a non-slip material such as rubber or silicone. This stops the dispenser slipping or tipping over when you use it." – Viktoria, interior expert

4. A cohesive look with bathroom collections

If you prefer a cohesive bathroom design, take a look at bathroom collections. Bathroom accessories from the same collection look uniform and create a calm look. For example, choose the Ume soap dispenser by Zone Denmark and matching accessories such as the toothbrush mug, pedal bin and toilet brush. Matching shapes and colours make the bathroom look tidy.

5. Summary – what to consider when buying soap dispensers

• Weigh up the advantages of soap dispensers and soap dishes and decide which option suits you best.
• If you have little space, choose a wall-mounted soap dispenser.
• Choose a pump mechanism that you find easiest to use.
• Match the material and design to your bathroom interior.
• Bathroom collections are ideal for a cohesive bathroom design.

Buy soap dispensers online at Connox – your benefits at a glance

• high-quality original soap dispensers from top design brands
• personal support from our customer service team
• fair delivery costs
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• delivery in just a few working days

Shopping advice at Connox

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