SATO Tap (hand hygiene solution)
SATO
+1800 202 1626
sato@lixil.com
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Solution Overview & Benefits
The SATO Tap is a compact handwashing device that uses gravity and a simple nozzle mechanism to provide controlled water flow from a standard plastic bottle.
- Enables handwashing without a piped water connection
- Uses approximately 100 ml of water per handwash
- Operated using forearm or elbow to reduce hand contact and recontamination
- Provides a controlled water flow suitable for effective handwashing
- Compatible with commonly available plastic bottles as water reservoirs
- Lightweight and compact, allowing placement in homes, schools, or public spaces
- Includes a soap holder to support regular hygiene practices
- Requires no installation and can be deployed quickly in different settings
- Designed as a low-cost option for improving access to handwashing
History & Development
- Developed by SATO (Safe Toilet), part of LIXIL, a global company focused on water and housing solutions.
- Launched around 2020, in response to the need for accessible handwashing during the COVID-19 pandemic and broader hygiene gaps.
- The product was developed through:
- Field insights from communities lacking access to handwashing facilities
- Iterative prototyping and testing across multiple regions
- SATO Tap is part of the broader SATO portfolio, expanding from sanitation (toilets) into hygiene solutions.
- Recognition:
- Named one of TIME’s Best Inventions (2020)
- Finalist in Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards (2021)
Availability
- Availability: worldwide
- Price: typically low-cost (varies by country and distribution model)
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Public availability: Yes
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