Oils, grease, dust and grime can quickly build up on hands, but access to traditional washing facilities is not always guaranteed. Effective workplace hand care is particularly important for people working from vans, on construction sites or in other mobile work environments.
The Swarfega® range from SC Johnson Professional has been developed for professional use and includes specialist hand cleaners, skin protection products and hygiene solutions.
From a pre-work hand cream to a waterless hand cleaner and hand sanitiser, the range provides practical hand care solutions for businesses and their teams, wherever the job takes them.
At DEB Disposables, we stock a selection of Swarfega® hand care products for businesses across a wide range of industries.
| If you need… | Start with… |
| A cleaner for light oil, grease and general grime | Swarfega® LIGHT |
| A heavy-duty cleaner for ingrained oil, grease and grime | Swarfega® ORANGE |
| A specialist cleaner for difficult dirt, tar, bitumen, inks, adhesives or oil-based paints | Swarfega® EXTREME |
| A heavy-duty option with environmental certification | Swarfega® EXPERT |
| A cleaner when there is no running water | Swarfega® WASH & WIPE |
| Protection before work begins | Swarfega® PROTECT |
| Extra hand hygiene when required | Swarfega® SANITISE |
| A complete system for a van or remote workplace | Swarfega® Skin Safety Cradle |
Hands can come into contact with many different substances throughout the working day. For mechanics, engineers, builders and tradespeople, this could include oils, greases, lubricants, dust and other contaminants.
Regular exposure, combined with frequent hand washing, can sometimes leave hands feeling dry or contribute to skin irritation. Establishing an appropriate workplace skin care routine can therefore form an important part of looking after employees' hands.
It can also support wider workplace health and safety procedures by giving employees suitable products to protect, cleanse and sanitise their hands at the point of use.
Different jobs and levels of soiling require different solutions. While washing with soap and water is an important part of everyday hand hygiene, workers may not always have easy access to a sink. Professional hand cleansers, barrier creams, waterless products and sanitising solutions can provide practical options for different situations and working environments.
Effective hand care doesn't necessarily begin once hands become dirty. Taking steps to protect the skin before starting work can form an important part of a workplace skin care routine.
Using appropriate barrier creams or a pre-work hand cream can provide an additional protective step before exposure to workplace contaminants.
Swarfega® PROTECT products are designed to be applied to clean, dry hands before work, making them particularly relevant for jobs where workers regularly come into contact with dirt and other workplace substances.
Making skin protection readily available can also encourage workers to consider hand care before exposure, rather than waiting until they need to clean their hands at the end of a task.
Employees whose hands are regularly feeling dry, or those with existing skin conditions, may require additional consideration. Businesses should ensure that workplace procedures and products are appropriate for individual requirements and seek relevant professional guidance where necessary.
When hands become visibly dirty, choosing the right professional hand cleaner can make cleansing more effective.
Swarfega® is well known for its professional hand cleansers, with products available for different types and levels of workplace soiling.
For workers who regularly handle oil and grease or encounter stubborn grime, a suitable heavy-duty hand cleaner or industrial hand cleaner can help remove dirt and other contaminants from the hands.
However, not every job requires heavy-duty cleansing. Choosing a hand cleaner suited to the type and level of soiling can help businesses take a more considered approach to workplace hand care.
For teams working away from fixed facilities, Swarfega® WASH & WIPE provides a waterless hand cleaner for removing everyday dirt and grime without the need for running water.
This can be particularly useful for engineers, construction workers, maintenance teams and mobile tradespeople who need to clean their hands while on the road or working away from permanent washing facilities.
There isn't one Swarfega® hand cleaner that's necessarily suitable for every workplace or every type of dirt.
Consider the substances employees typically encounter during their work day. Someone who regularly handles oils and greases may have different cleansing requirements from a mobile worker who primarily encounters everyday dirt and grime.
It is also worth considering where employees work and the facilities available to them. Workers who can regularly clean their hands using a sink may have different requirements from teams that spend much of their time in service vehicles, on construction sites or in remote locations.
By considering the type and level of soiling, the work environment and access to washing facilities, businesses can choose suitable hand cleansers and complementary skin care products that better meet the needs of their teams.
| Swarfega® LIGHT Light Duty Hand, Hair and Body Cleaner | Light soiling such as oil, grease and grime. |
| Swarfega® ORANGE Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner | Heavy duty, ingrained oil, grease and grime. |
| Swarfega® EXTREME Specialist Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner | Ingrained heavy-duty dirt and grime. |
| Swarfega® EXPERT Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner | Ingrained heavy-duty dirt and grime. |
| Format | Best for... | |
| Tube | Individual workers, vehicles and occasional use | Shop Swarfega® Hand Cleaner Tubes → |
| Small Pump Pack | A workstation or team needing a larger free-standing supply | Shop Swarfega® 1L Pump Packs → |
| Cartridge | A compatible dispenser or cradle system | Shop Swarfega® Hand Cleaner Cartridges → |
| Large Pump Pack | High-use teams and refill-led operations | Shop Swarfega® 4L & 5L Pump Packs → |
For the best results, hand cleaning should be considered alongside regular skin care. Frequent washing and exposure to workplace substances can leave skin feeling dry, so using a suitable skin conditioning product can help support the skin as part of a complete workplace hand care routine.
Cleaning and sanitising perform different functions, which is why choosing the appropriate product for the situation is important.
A hand sanitiser provides a convenient hand hygiene option when workers are away from conventional facilities. Swarfega® SANITISE is an alcohol-based hand sanitiser designed for professional use without the need for water.
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers can support a wider workplace hand hygiene routine, but they should not be treated as a replacement for properly cleansing hands when they are visibly dirty.
When dirt, oil or grease is present on workers' hands, an appropriate cleansing method should be used to remove dirt and other contaminants. When suitable facilities are available, employees should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Providing both cleansing and sanitising options helps workers choose the right product for each situation and can help reduce the risk associated with inadequate workplace hand hygiene.
For workers without a permanent washroom nearby, the Swarfega® Van Cradle keeps essential hand care products together in one convenient, accessible location.
The compact system brings three key stages of professional hand care together: protect, cleanse and sanitise, providing convenient access to suitable Swarfega® products from a work vehicle or other appropriate location.
The Swarfega® Van Cradle is ideal for a wide range of working environments, including construction and building trades, automotive professionals, engineers and maintenance teams, service and fleet vehicles, mobile workshops, work cabins, industrial and manufacturing environments, and tradespeople working across multiple sites.
By keeping professional hand care products close at hand, businesses can give workers convenient access to the products they need throughout the working day.
Protect: Use suitable skin protection or barrier creams before work where appropriate.
Cleanse: Use a suitable Swarfega® hand cleaner for the type and level of soiling encountered during the job. This could range from a waterless product for everyday dirt and grime to a heavy-duty hand cleaner for more stubborn contamination.
Sanitise: Provide an appropriate hand sanitiser for situations where additional hand hygiene is required.
Together, these three stages provide a straightforward approach that businesses can adapt to suit different roles and work environments.
DEB Disposables supplies a range of SC Johnson Professional products for businesses looking to support effective workplace hand care.
Explore our Swarfega® hand care products, including professional and industrial hand cleaners, waterless cleansing products, skin protection products, hand sanitisers and dispensing systems.
Whether you need a professional hand cleaner for a workshop, portable hand care products for work vehicles or a complete system to protect, cleanse and sanitise hands, explore the Swarfega® range available from DEB Disposables.
