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5 Ways to Implement a Hand Hygiene Program in Your Facility

Aug 26, 2025

Proper hand hygiene isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a necessity. In facilities, promoting consistent handwashing and sanitizing practices is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of germs and maintain a healthier environment. But education alone isn’t enough. To make a real impact, facilities need a structured, easy-to-follow program.

From clear signage to strategic dispenser placement, here are 4 ways to effectively implement a hand hygiene program that sticks—with the help from the new Clario® C3 dispensing system.

1. Use Eye-Catching Signage as Daily Reminders

Visual cues are powerful. Simple signage in the right places can prompt better hygiene habits, especially in busy settings where handwashing might otherwise be overlooked.

Betco offers a variety of ready-to-use materials to make this easy, including:
  • Mirror clings
  • Handwashing procedures wall charts
  • “Wash Your Hands” and “Sanitize Your Hands” signs

Suggested placement areas:

  • Facility entrances
  • Restrooms
  • Kitchens and bathrooms
  • Near elevators and shared equipment

These reminders not only educate but normalize hand hygiene as a routine part of the day. Contact your Betco representative to learn more about these materials and how to get them for your facility.

2. Promote Hygiene Through Internal Events

Keep hygiene top-of-mind by incorporating it into your internal culture. Hosting regular events or awareness campaigns can help drive engagement and reinforce expectations.

Ideas to get started:
  • Celebrate Global Handwashing Day annually on October 15 with interactive demos or giveaways
  • Include a “Hygiene Minute” during monthly safety meetings
  • Distribute trivia, contests, or prizes related to hand hygiene awareness
These small, morale-boosting moments can spark lasting behavior changes across your team. 

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3. Strategically Placed Hand Sanitizer Stations

A hand sanitizer dispenser is only effective if it’s easy to reach. The Clario C3 system makes it easier than ever to provide convenient access in every corner of your facility.

Best placement locations:
  • Entryways and lobbies
  • Near shared equipment or vending machines
  • Conference rooms and offices
  • Cafeterias and breakroom

For flexibility, Clario C3 dispensers can be mounted on walls or paired with durable stands, including sleek clear tabletop options or sturdy free-standing black stands, making them ideal for open spaces and high-traffic areas.

All Clario C3 dispensers are ADA compliant and available in Touch Free or Manual operation in matte black or white, ensuring they seamlessly integrate into your facility’s layout and design.

4. Identify Contents and Add Customization

The new Clario C3 dispensers feature foil product ID inserts that clearly indicate whether a dispenser contains soap or sanitizer. This eliminates uncertainty about product contents, increases hand hygiene compliance, and encourages proper use.

Cohesive branding isn’t just for marketing—it can also promote accountability and pride in shared spaces. That’s why these inserts can also be swapped out for custom versions featuring your facility’s logo, creating a seamless and upscale branded experience across a single location or multiple sites. The dispenser’s reversible placard provides additional space for personalized branding, allowing you to match hygiene stations to your overall identity.

Why it matters:
  • Reinforces a culture of care and professionalism
  • Creates visual consistency across locations
  • Encourages employees to take ownership of shared hygiene practices

Add your logo to signage and dispensers for a polished, purposeful hand hygiene program that aligns with your facility’s identity. Click here to log in to MyBetco® and access the placard ordering page.

5. Keep Dispensers Functional and Appealing

Even the most strategically placed dispensers won’t drive hand hygiene if they’re empty, unappealing, or difficult to use. A successful program prioritizes operability and user experience.

All of the following considerations are built into the Clario C3 Hand Hygiene System, designed to keep your program running smoothly with durable dispensers, appealing formulas, and reliable supply continuity:
  • Closed-loop refills look more hygienic because they are eliminating risk of contamination and bacterial growth
  • Rich, “moussey” foam encourages regular use
  • Industry leading battery life keeps Touch Free units running longer
  • Flexible portion control with 3 different shot sizes and 98% no-waste evacuation reduces product waste and replacement frequency
  • Large fill windows make monitoring simple
  • Locked or open functionality allows facilities to prioritize tampering prevention or streamlined refill replacement
  • Reliable supply ensures dispensers and refills are always available

Bringing It All Together

An effective hand hygiene program needs more than basic dispensers—it requires a system that combines advanced functionality, cost efficiency, and a modern design that complements any environment.  Clario C3 delivers with innovative features that reduce waste, simplify maintenance, and elevate the user experience.

At Betco, we go beyond offering innovative products—we partner with facilities to develop tailored hand hygiene programs that meet your goals, enhance safety, and elevate the experience for everyone in your space. To learn more about Clario C3 and to get in touch for more information about creating a hand hygiene program, click here.

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