AUTOMATED LIQUID HAND

SOAP DISPENSER SYSTEM

USING ARDUINO AT AICS-
MONTALBAN
Presented by Group 2
 CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND IT’S

BACKGROUND
 INTRODUCTION
Automatic liquid soap dispensers reduce hand contact and
ensure efficient soap use. However, misuse can lead to excessive
consumption. To address this, a system has been developed with
an Arduino Uno, Infrared Sensor, Servo Motor, and a Buzzer. It
monitors soap usage and alerts users via an LCD Display when
too much soap is dispensed, promoting responsible consumption
and conserving soap for future use.
 BACKGROUND
Proper hygiene is important to prevent the spread of bacteria and
reduce the possibility of cross-contamination, especially in public
places like schools

One of the most effective ways to avoid illness is through proper

hand washing. However, traditional soap dispensers often require
manual handling and need direct contact, which can contribute to
the spread of germs.

The interview results indicate a 100% consensus among the 20

student respondents, with all participants expressing positive
agreement regarding the implementation of automated liquid hand
soap dispensers
As for the administrator, having a hand soap dispenser in the school's
comfort room can be efficient if it's maintained well. It serves as an effective
way to prevent the spread of germs and promote cleanliness among the
students, teachers, and custodians.

This study aims to provide a hands-free, efficient, and sustainable way to

promote hand hygiene within the school. With the help of Arduino
technology, the system will dispense the right amount of liquid hand soap to
avoid excessive use of it and ensure that there is enough for everyone.
Moreover, it will raise awareness about the importance of proper hygiene
within the AICS-Montalban.
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The researchers will address the following problems:

1.The absence of proper hygiene practices in comfort rooms,

particularly poor handwashing, contributes to the spread of bacteria and
illnesses.

2.Poor hygiene and sanitation increase the health risks for students,
teachers, and staff.

3.Existing hygiene practices are not enough to prevent contamination,

and better solutions are needed to improve handwashing and overall
sanitation.
 OBJECTIVES
To design and develop an automated hand soap dispenser using Arduino
technology for reducing manual contact that will minimize the spread of
germs.
To provide a sustainable solution for hand hygiene that enhances public
health awareness among students, teachers, and the custodians at AICS-
Montalban.

To develop an automated self-dispenser that accurately dispenses the

correct amount of soap and warns the user if they overused the system,
minimizing waste and promoting efficient usage.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

Students: Teachers: Custodians: Future researchers:

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The system helps
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students keep their future researchers,
cleanliness and cleanliness and
hands clean, providing detailed data
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rooms, whether in
hygiene before managing tasks and risk of disease from
public or private
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the risk of
thesis work.
contamination.
 SCOPE
Focus:
The study focuses on designing and developing an automated
liquid hand soap dispenser system to promote hygiene and reduce
the spread of germs within the school community.

Scope:
The system features an LCD I2C Display and a Buzzer to alert users
if they overuse the dispenser, activating a 30-second cooldown.
The website provided to the custodians can manually dispense the
liquid soap and turn on/off the servo motor.
 LIMITATIONS

The study is limited to the students, teachers, and custodians of AICS-

Montalban and excludes users from other schools.

The system has limited functionality, such as:

It can only warn users of overuse through an LCD I2C Display and a
Buzzer, but cannot identify who activated the warning.
The system features a 30-second cooldown, which might be exploited,
and it does not notify custodians directly when over.
 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

AND RELATED STUDIES
 FOREIGN LITERATURE

Suryawanshi et al. (2021)

Das et al. (2021)
Czeisler et al. (2020)
Lee et al. (2020)
Chirani et al. (2021)
 FOREIGN STUDIES
Prasanna et al. (2021), entitled “Automatic Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
Using Arduino with Covid-19 Rules”.
Dawson et al. (2024), entitled “Design and Construction of an Automatic
Hand Washing Dispenser”.
Dr. Ismail et al. (2021), entitled “Automatic Water/Soap Dispenser and
Self-Tissue Dispenser”.
Shahrin et al. (2024), entitled “Design and Fabrication of Hygiene Sink
with Internet of Things Enable Automation System”.
Mahbub et al. (2021), entitled “A Budget-Friendly Non-Contact Hand
Wash Dispenser Considering the Covid Situation in Bangladesh”.
 LOCAL LITERATURE

Apasi (2024)
Quirante et al. (2022)
Northwestern University (2020)
Ateneo Innovation Center (2021)
Ulep et al. (2024)
 LOCAL STUDIES
Anub et al. (2022), entitled “Implementing Arduino-Based Automatic Hand
Sanitizer Dispenser System to Reduce the Spread of Covid-19 Diseases”.

Pablo et al. (2023), entitled “Automated Facemask Dispenser Using

Arduino UNO R3”.
to Dayag et al. (2022), entitled “Automated Temperature Reader and
Hand Sanitation with Hand Dryer.
Molina et al. (2021), entitled “Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in
the Philippines: Meeting National and Global Targets at the Local Level”.
Dela Cruz et al. (2025), entitled “Effectiveness of Automated Paper Soap
Dispenser in Enhancing Hygiene Practices.
 CHAPTER III

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Personal Computer Breadboard
Arduino Uno CH340 Jumper Wire
ESP32 W38P USB 2.0 Cable Type A/B
Infrared Proximity Sensor
Power Bank
MG995 Servo Motor
LCD I2C Display
Buzzer
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Arduino IDE
Visual Studio Code
 CHAPTER IV

DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

 PROJECT DESIGN

Existential phenomenology
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Hands-Free Operation

Precise Soap Dispensing

Overuse Detection
 RESPONDENTS OF THE STUDY
Respondents: 21 respondents for the initial interview and 8
respondents for prototype testing at AICS-Montalban.

Method: Structured Interview.

Process: Face-to-face interviews using structured questions to

ensure consistency and reliability in the responses.
 SAMPLING TECHNIQUE

Technique: Purposive sampling & Availability sampling (non-

probability).

Objective: Obtain relevant experiences for the study.

Benefit: Gather firsthand information from respondents related

to the research topic.
 DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE
Face-to-face interviews using structured questions.

Researchers asked for and received permission from the school administrator at
AICS-Montalban to conduct the interview.

Procedure:
Researchers explained the purpose of the study to the respondents before
proceeding.

The researchers read the questions to the respondents and translated them into
Tagalog to ensure better understanding.

After the interview, the researchers analyzed the answers using thematic analysis
to interpret and understand the gathered data.
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRES
Interview method: Face-to-Face Interview

Structured Questions:
Respondents’ experience in the school’s comfort rooms.
Their experience using the researcher’s system.
Their opinion on the implementation of the automated liquid hand soap
dispenser.

Language & Clarity:

Questions were translated into Tagalog for better understanding.
 VALIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
INSTRUMENTS
Validation:
The research instruments were refined based on feedback from an
instructor to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Discussion:
After validation, the researcher conducted face-to-face interviews with a
diverse group of respondents.
 STATISTICAL TOOLS AND
INSTRUMENTS
Used face-to-face structured interview.

Thematic analysis
GUI
 CHAPTER V

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS
 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the research findings highlight the lack of proper hygiene in the
school’s comfort rooms. This highlights the need for immediate action to address
this issue. The poor hygiene in the school’s comfort rooms can lead to the spread of
germs, potentially impacting the health and well-being of the students, teachers, and
custodians.

To address this issue, the researchers developed an automated liquid hand soap
dispenser, a device designed to offer a touch-free handwashing experience, making
it both efficient and convenient for its users. The system also includes a warning
feature that warns the users whenever they’ve overused the dispenser. It utilizes a
sensor to release a predetermine amount of liquid soap, helping to reduce waste
and promote better hygiene practices.
 CONCLUSION
Through testing and feedback, the system is proven to be an effective solution for
hand washing, as it helps to minimize the spread of germs and promote good
hygiene practices by providing an efficient and convenient handwashing experience.
Additionally, the warning feature helps in preventing excessive soap usage by
alerting the user when they have abused the system, promoting efficient soap use
and reducing waste. However, the warning feature can be hindered by those users
who are illiterate and disobedient.

By implementing this device, the school can make basic hand hygiene more
available and useful. Students, teachers, and custodians will have a more safe and
healthier hand washing experience.
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