Department
Chemistry
Location
Bethel University
Start Date
25-10-2023 4:00 PM
End Date
25-10-2023 5:00 PM
Description
Hand hygiene is critical in many sectors of society and particularly in medical settings. Abluo is a startup company that designed an automated faucet with a black light and glowing soap. This allows users to visualize soap coverage during lathering and soap removal during rinsing. A study run at Bethel University found that users had 2.7x fewer bacteria on their hands after using an Abluo glow soap faucet system compared to a standard handwash. A glow soap faucet system was also installed at Regions Hospital (St. Paul, MN). The response from medical professionals was overwhelmingly positive, with 95% agreeing with the statement that occasional use of a glow soap faucet system would reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs).
Recommended Citation
Christenson, James, "Glow Soap Faucets for Medical Settings - Partnering with a Startup" (2023). Day of Scholarship. 6.
https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarship/fall2023/oct25/6
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Glow Soap Faucets for Medical Settings - Partnering with a Startup
Bethel University
Hand hygiene is critical in many sectors of society and particularly in medical settings. Abluo is a startup company that designed an automated faucet with a black light and glowing soap. This allows users to visualize soap coverage during lathering and soap removal during rinsing. A study run at Bethel University found that users had 2.7x fewer bacteria on their hands after using an Abluo glow soap faucet system compared to a standard handwash. A glow soap faucet system was also installed at Regions Hospital (St. Paul, MN). The response from medical professionals was overwhelmingly positive, with 95% agreeing with the statement that occasional use of a glow soap faucet system would reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs).