Hands-free technology is making a significant impact on modern homes. And for a good reason! During the spread of COVID-19, medical professionals are pushing the advantages of hygiene and keeping a clean house. To prevent the spread of contagious germs, homeowners are turning to touchless faucets and toilets. Bacteria aside, there’s more than one reason why touch-free plumbing technology can make a positive impact on your home! Al Bourgeois has experience recommending and installing touchless bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and we’ve compiled a list of all ways this technology can enhance your home!
Most Common Touch-Free Fixtures: Faucets and Flushometers
Modern homes typically see two kinds of touchless plumbing fixtures, faucets, and toilets. Both help reduce the spread of germs and bacteria, but they can also improve the functionality of your home in other ways. Touch-free technology has built-in sensors that detect movement to trigger the mechanism. They’re easy to use and can even benefit your budget.
Hands-Free Faucet. Think about how often you touch your bathroom and kitchen faucets. Your soapy, greasy, and dirty hands reach for the sink first to wash away the grime of the day, which leads to touching the handle with your messy fingers. The benefit of the touch-free faucet is that the water only flows when the sensor is activated.
No-Touch Toilet. Toilets are a breeding ground for bacteria. No-touch toilets eliminate the need to touch the toilet every time you need to flush. This is especially beneficial for kids who have a reputation for “forgetting” to wash their hands and flush after every trip to the bathroom.
The Benefits of Touchless Plumbing Technology
Cleanliness is important, but that’s not the only benefit to no-touch technology! Smart Technology is clean, efficient, and useful to those who may struggle operating bathroom and kitchen fixtures. The following are a few ways that hands-free fixtures will improve your home.
Prevent the Spread of Germs. It goes without saying that touch-free technology can help prevent the spread of germs. The fewer surfaces we touch, the fewer surfaces we contaminate. And less contaminated surfaces lead to less shared bacteria. With hands-free faucets and toilets, you simply need to wave your hand over the sensor to get a response.
Keep Fixtures Fingerprint-Free. Fingerprints are the bane of every homeowner’s existence. Here you have this sparkling, spotless bathroom, or kitchen appliance, and the second you touch the handle, your fingerprints sit atop it like a sadistic Rorschach splotch. No longer do you need to concern yourself with menial tasks like wiping handles!
Water Conservation. Not only are touch-free faucets good for the environment, but you may even see your water bill decrease! Because touchless faucets turn off automatically, there’s no time between when you’re washing your hands and reaching for paper towels or admiring yourself in the mirror.
Convenient for Children and Adults. Touchless plumbing is just easier! There’s no reason to deprive yourself of a modern convenience when it’s so easy to use and install! Touch-free is also easier for children who struggle with hard-to-reach places. A Smart Bathroom is the ideal solution for anyone who might otherwise have difficulties operating devices manually.
Installing Touchless Plumbing Technology in Your Home
When it comes to home installations, trust a professional to get the job done right. There are a lot of things that can go wrong while assembling kitchen and bathroom fixtures. A licensed plumber will be able to complete your next project efficiently and accurately without running the risk of appliance or water damage.
Schedule an Appointment with Al Bourgeois Plumbing Today!
The plumbing experts at Al Bourgeois plumbing have combined decades of experience improving the functionality of homes in the Greater New Orleans area! If you are ready to elevate your plumbing to include Smart Technology, give Bourgeois Plumbing a call today! (504) 521-6070