What does liquid hand soap do?

It is for everyday hand cleaning. It is used with a pump bottle or liquid soap dispenser, lathered on wet hands and rinsed with water.

Are liquid hand soap and liquid soap the same thing?

In everyday speech they usually refer to the same product group. The name liquid hand soap makes it clear that the product is for hand cleaning. Check the label for the product's purpose.

Can liquid hand soap be used in a foam pump?

No. The thick consistency clogs the foam pump. Use foam hand soap for a foam pump.

Can liquid hand soap be thinned with water?

Not unless the label says so. Thinning with water lowers the consistency and reduces the lather; use the product as it comes from the pack.

Are Extra and Super Extra stronger?

Our product information contains no such comparison. Extra is offered in orange and Super Extra in white; choose by product name, colour and packaging.

What should you do if liquid hand soap gets in the eyes?

Rinse the eye with plenty of water; if irritation persists, seek medical help and take the product label with you. The product's warnings are on its label and in the safety summary on its product page.

Which packs does liquid hand soap come in?

Depending on the product, it comes in 500 GR, 5 KG, 20 KG and 30 KG packs. Packs by product are in the liquid soaps category.

Guide · Product information and safe use · November 4, 2026

What Is Liquid Hand Soap?

Liquid hand soap is used at the washbasin every day, and the choice usually comes down to pump type and packaging. This guide explains what liquid hand soap is, where it is used, how it differs from similar products and what to check when choosing from our range.

What is liquid hand soap?

Liquid hand soap is a soap made for everyday hand cleaning and used with pump bottles and liquid soap dispensers. It is a thickened liquid; it lathers when rubbed on wet hands and is rinsed off with water.

This group in our range includes TETİK Liquid Hand Soap, START Liquid Hand Soap, TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Extra (Orange) and TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Super Extra (White).

What is liquid hand soap for, and what is it not for?

Its job: Everyday hand cleaning. Washing steps and problems such as thinning and leaking are covered in how to use liquid soap.
It is not dish detergent: Use dish detergent for dishes: can you wash dishes with liquid soap.
It is not a laundry product: It does not go in the washing machine; use laundry detergent for laundry.
It is not car shampoo: Use car shampoo for vehicle paintwork.

Where is liquid hand soap used?

Home: At bathroom and kitchen sinks.
Offices and workplaces: At washbasins used by staff and visitors.
Schools, hospitals and public buildings: At shared washbasins.
Hotels, restaurants and cafés: At customer and staff washbasins.
Shopping centres and shops: At toilet washbasins.

How does liquid hand soap differ from similar products?

Foam hand soap: The pump creates the foam, and it is used with a foam pump. Liquid hand soap lathers as you rub it and is used with a standard pump. For a comparison, see foam soap or liquid soap.
Liquid hand soap with active oxygen: It is still a type of liquid hand soap, offered under its own name, packaging and label: what is liquid hand soap with active oxygen.
Hand cleaning liquid: START Hand Cleaning Liquid is also for hand cleaning; it is offered under its own name in 5 LT, 20 KG and 30 KG packs.
Liquid potash soap: It is used for laundry, carpets and general surface cleaning, so its use is different: how to use potash soap.

Which packs are available for TETİK and START liquid hand soaps?

TETİK Liquid Hand Soap: 500 GR (12 per case), 5 KG (4 per case, a PET canister option is also available), 20 KG and 30 KG (sold singly).
START Liquid Hand Soap: 500 g (12 per case).
TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Extra (Orange): 5 kg PET (4 per case), 30 kg (sold singly).
TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Super Extra (White): 20 kg (sold singly).
Colour options vary by product and pack and are shown on the product pages. All products are in the liquid soaps category.

What do Extra and Super Extra refer to?

Extra and Super Extra are part of the product names. TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Extra is offered in orange and TETİK Liquid Hand Soap — Super Extra in white; each has its own product code, packaging and label.

Our product information has no comparison of cleaning power or consistency for these names. Choose by product name, colour and packaging, and rely on the label for information.

What should you check when choosing liquid hand soap?

Pump type: Choose liquid hand soap if you have a standard pump or a liquid soap dispenser. It is not used in a foam pump, because the thick consistency clogs it.
Way of use: Look at 500 GR for bottle use and at 5 KG, 20 KG or 30 KG packs for refilling dispensers.
Refilling routine: Do not add new soap on top of old soap; empty, wash and dry the reservoir: how to clean a soap dispenser.
Colour: State your colour preference together with the product name and pack.
Label: Rely on the pack label for use and warnings.

Safety and storage

Safety summary: Each product's safety summary is on its own product page, and its warnings are on the pack label.
Eye contact: If it gets in the eyes, rinse with plenty of water; if irritation persists, get medical help and take the product label with you.
Mixing: Do not add other cleaning products to the soap or mix different products: can cleaning products be mixed.
Diluting: Unless the label mentions dilution, do not thin the soap with water.
Storage: Keep it in its own packaging, closed, in a cool place out of the sun and out of the reach of children.
Data sheet: A Safety Data Sheet can be requested; the list and how to request it are on the safety data sheets page.

Certificates for liquid soap products

Domestic Goods: We hold a Domestic Goods certificate for the liquid soap product type covering the TETİK and START brands (certificate no. 2026104601357).
TSE: START Hand Cleaning Liquid is TSE certified to the TS 11885 (hand cleaning liquid) standard.
Certificate details are on the certificates page.

Bulk purchasing and manufacturer information

Tetikoğlu Kimya is a liquid soap manufacturer; we present our facility in Istanbul İkitelli OSB on the production page.

For offices, hotels, schools and shopping centres, packaging and refilling decisions are covered in choosing wholesale liquid soap. Purchasing options are on the wholesale cleaning products and dealership and distribution pages; for prices, use the quote form.

Prepared by: Tetikoğlu Kimya — cleaning chemicals manufacturer since 1997. When using products, always follow the instructions and warnings on the pack.