Pure Hold develops new Pure Hold Hygiene Handle

UK-based Pure Hold is set to launch the Pure Hold Hygiene Handle, a novel door handle that is designed to automatically sanitise the user’s hands as they pull open the door.

The new product, which will be launched at FoodEx 2014, was trialled at food manufacturers Greencore and Unilever during 2013 and has since been adopted by the companies following positive feedback from users, customers and auditors.

Other food companies ranging from convenience food manufacturers to fish and meat processors have also opted for Pure Hold Hygiene Handles to implement higher levels of personal hand hygiene.

The Pure Hold system contains virucidal gel, and incorporates a dispenser into the door handle, which forces everyone who opens the door to clean their hands.

It helps reduce the risk of cross contamination via door handles, which can be a major problem in food facilities.

Pure Hold stated that separate independent tests showed the Hygiene Handle surface to be 98.5% cleaner than standard door handles.

Originally designed to address hand hygiene problems in hospitals, the Hygiene Handle attracted customers from a variety of industries after showcasing at The Facilities Show 2013, including a number of food processing facilities who were interested in the handle as another measure to improve environmental contamination and complement existing hygiene procedures.

Pure Hold managing director Matt Roberts said, "The Pure Hold Hygiene Handle is a novel and effective way of confronting staff and visitors with the need for clean hands.

"Unlike static wall mounted dispensers which people can miss or forget to use, the Pure Hold Hygiene Handle forces people to clean their hands, raising awareness and compliance."

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Image: The Pure Hold system contains virucidal gel, and incorporates a dispenser into the door handle. Photo courtesy of Pure Hold.