A high standard of hand hygiene is of great importance and minimizes the chances of getting sick from daily interactions with people. Using a hands-free sanitizer dispenser helps promote healthy hand hygiene and is useful in situations where soap and water are scarce. This freestanding foot pedal operated dispenser accommodates one pump-lid bottle of sanitizer. The hands-free system reduces the risk of cross-contamination and the spread of germs from user to user. The manually operated unit decreases the unnecessary need for batteries or a power supply. The unit is suitable for use in homes, kitchens, restaurants, hotels, offices, beauty salons, schools, and public areas.