Portable Wash Basin
There are many reasons you may be looking for a portable wash basin and getting to the pulse of your needs is often the main factor in which model you eventually choose. Choosing the model of portable wash basin that you wish to buy may also come down to how much you wish to spend, keep in mind though that as with many products of this nature the quality of the materials and the workmanship used to build the end product is often easily seen by the price tag that it carries.
Cheap Portable Basins
The cheapest from of portable wash basin is the simple oversized plastic bowls. These will retail for around $2.99 upwards and can be bought at most major supermarkets such as Wal-Mart. The one thing to remember with this kind of portable wash basin is that you will need to find some way of supplying yourself with water. That being said, for smaller uses such as camping these types of basins are ideal and are easy enough to store and carry. There may come a time though where something a little more complicated could be in order.
Quality Portable Basins
When it comes to needing clean, germ free hands hot water and soap are essential. If you do not have access to hot water plumbing then there is obviously going to be a problem, well not any more. Take a product such as the ‘Hygenius’ which has been designed for use in the food and health industries. While the product retails for around $1000 a piece with discounts offered for bulk buys it really is the elite of all portable wash basins.
The basin itself does require a power source to heat the water but beyond that it is a fully automated hand washer. Simply supply your chosen liquid soap, which sits in its very own holder, and you are set to go. The tap less design ensures that there is no cross contamination between uses plus it makes the unit look great no matter where you place it. The product has received great reviews over in the United Kingdom and has been approved by The Hospital Infection Research Laboratory at Birmingham City Hospital. With the product being sold in its thousands there is no reason to ever doubt its usefulness.
Sanitation and Portable Basins
Sometimes a simple portable wash basin is not enough, whereas products like the ‘Hygenius’ are just overkill, for just such occasions there are plenty of portable wash basins that hit the middle ground. Although sometimes hot water is not always made available the use of a portable wash basin is almost essential, even if it is only with cold water and soap. For around $400 you can pick up a Handy-Man portable sink which can be used while camping or simply out and about in your car. Whichever option you end up choosing you can be sure that you have made the right choice to keep your hands clean and fresh.