The Benefits of Touchless Fixtures

Good hygiene is always important, but that importance climbs ten-fold when cold and flu season come around and the need to remain as germ-free is at the forefront  of everyone’s mind.

That’s why touchless technology has become increasingly popular with homeowners. Once a common way to wash hands and flush toilets in airports, restaurants, and businesses, touchless faucets and toilets can now be found in a variety of styles Touchless Fixtures and finishes to match just about any design aesthetic.

What exactly are touchless fixtures and are they right for your home? Read on to find out.

What Is Touchless Technology?

As the name implies, touchless technology allows users to operate faucets and fixtures without the need to manually turn them on and off or touch a handle or lever. Also called “motion-activated”, “hands-free”, or “touch-free”, they work with built-in sensors that detect when a user is near or away from the fixture.

Touchless Faucets

Touchless faucets are a convenient, environmentally friendly way to fill a pot with water, rinse fruits and vegetables, and wash dirty, germy hands. Water only flows when you need it and shuts off when you’re done, thereby wasting less water and saving you money on your water bill. What’s more, not having to touch the faucet helps curb the spread of bacteria and germs. Plus, it means your fixture stays cleaner, longer.

Touchless Toilets

Toilets are a perverbial petri dish of germs, no matter how often you scrub them clean. With a touchless toilet, you’ll never have to touch that grimy handle again! This helps keep your toilet cleaner, and more importantly – your hands.

Benefits of Touchless Fixtures

• Convenience. If you or a loved one struggle with arthritis or have mobility issues, touchless faucets and toilets can alleviate some of the pain and challenges of using handles, levers, and knobs. Small children also find it easier to wash their hands after using the bathroom or before dinner.
• More Sanitary. Touchless tech means not having to touch some of the most bacteria-ridden spots in your home. And that mean less germs being spread from one surface to another and person to person.
• Environmentally-Friendly. Touchless faucets help you save water while cooking, cleaning, brushing teeth, washing hands and anything else you use a faucet for. The sensors on touchless faucets shut water off completely when you’re done with your task so there’s no chance of water dripping for hours on end.
• Easier Maintenance. The fewer times a handle or lever is touched, the longer it stays clean. And who wouldn’t mind spending a little less time cleaning? Plus, touchless fixtures have less moving parts and components that can become worn or damaged.

Touchless faucets, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures are just some of the ways Norhio Plumbing can turn your home into a more convenient, comfortable, and sanitary environment. Contact us today to schedule installation or learn more about your options.