Touchless Bathroom Fixtures

Over the last decade, there have been a number of improvements in the realm of plumbing, specifically bathroom faucets. Water-saving innovations and features that adhere to the American Disabilities Act guidelines are both noteworthy advancements. The touchless faucet is another leap forward that conserves water and helps to curtail the spread of bacteria that can cause illness.

Touchless faucets (also called automatic faucets or electronic faucets) eliminate the need to touch handles in order to operate a faucet. Most automatic faucets operate on battery or A/C power and require sensors to work. Just be sure to determine your set-up, whether you’ll use batteries or house electricity, and then choose the style of electronic faucet.

Touchless Automatic Faucets, For Commercial or Residential

Look around and you’ll see touchless faucets in various commercial settings. They’re a common sight in bathrooms at airports, restaurants, and stadiums. Due to the sheer volume of people who use these fixtures—as well as the inherent potential spread of contaminants—these are a welcome addition to any well-traveled commercial bathroom.

And using a touchless faucet in a residential application also makes perfect sense. If you have children, you’ll agree:

Have you ever asked your child to wash his or her hands before dinner, only to notice that when the darling angel comes to the table with hands washed that the bathroom faucet is still running? That sensor on the touchless faucet will know the child is done and the water will shut off. Maximize your water savings by adding an aerator to your electronic faucet.

And when germs are being spread around the office or classrooms, going right for the water without touching a handle will help to eliminate the spread of germs.

Whether they’re in residential or commercial settings, touchless faucets boast water saving benefits and sanitary advantages. Now, it’s up to you to decide which one is best for your setting.