Soap dispensers are handy not only for washing hands, but also for keeping your sink from becoming a soapy mess. There are many different types and styles of soap dispensers and they come in a variety of materials.

Disposable soap dispensers, or plastic pump bottles, are available in an assortment of colors and designs. Many are attractively decorated with flowers or other botanicals. Some soap dispensers are clear plastic, but the liquid soap itself comes in different colors to create a decorative effect. Disposable dispensers can be thrown away when empty, or they can be refilled.

Soap dispensers also come in sets with matching bathroom accessories like toothbrush caddies and wastebaskets. These soap dispensers are occasionally used for lotion but are also perfect for liquid soaps. This option is a good choice if you change your bathroom decor frequently, because they are inexpensive and come in a great variety of styles.

You can also find high quality soap dispensers in glass, ceramic, or frosted glass, as well as those with metallic finishes. These dispensers are available in many designs, from whimsical ceramic frogs to vintage glass to sleek contemporary chrome, stainless steel, brass and bronze.

Soap dispensers for the home are available in styles similar to commercial models found in public restrooms. With the touch of a button, you will receive a measured amount of soap, just the right amount for one regular hand washing. This helps avoid waste. It also helps avoid a sticky mess from leftover dribbles of liquid soap.

Soap dispensers that mimic commercial styles can be free standing, deck mounted, or wall mounted. These soap dispensers are fairly simple to install. Those that are mounted to counter tops and sink bases are easy to refill from above the sink, yet the reservoir is neatly stowed below the surface.

Soap dispensers are convenient accessories and most are decorative as well as functional. There is an option available to match nearly any design plan, and most can be used in either the kitchen or the bath. Prices range from US$1 to around US$100.