TippyTap
Dr. Jim Watt
The TippyTap is a hands-free hand-washing station constructed using locally-available materials.
The TippyTap is a hands-free way to wash your hands appropriate for rural areas where there is no running water. It is operated by a foot lever and reduces the chance for bacteria transmission as the user only touches the soap. It uses only 40 mL of water to wash your hands versus 500 mL using a mug. Additionally, the used “waste” water can go to plants or back into the water table.
TippyTap can be adapted and built to suit the needs of locally-available materials worldwide.
Anyone can access the online manual on how to make your own TippyTap.
2-4 USD if new materials are purchased.
Competitors include the HappyTap, EaziWash Station and PedalTap.
Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Communities, households, individuals, public institutions and groups with no access to running water and soap for hand-washing.
