The Future of Kitchen Design: Exploring the World of Touchless Tap Technology

A Touchless Tap or Sensor Tap is one that doesn’t need the user to touch the tap for the water to activate. Touchless Tapware isn’t a new phenomenon. Commercial settings such as public amenities, workplaces and hotels have been installing them for years. However, the advert of COVID has meant the demand for this technology is now prevalent in private settings as well as commercial. Let us take you through this technology and how Abey Australia can assist you with your touchless tap selection.

Cleanliness in the kitchen is important especially at food preparation times. When washing your hands with a conventional tap by touching it with your hands means that you are leaving behind germs, bacteria and viruses. A touchless kitchen tap is usually controlled by an infrared sensor so by not touching it at all, there is less chance of viruses spreading.

Another advantage of this technology is you can set your hot and cold-water temperatures in advance. This is particularly helpful in the kitchen where young children are constantly using the tap. As the tap will switch off as soon as your hands are removed, it will also ensure the tap water hasn’t been left on in error.

Touchless tapware also inadvertently ensures your tap stays clean and avoids the possibility of damages. Fingerprints and built-up food will no longer be an issue. The sink area will also be kept cleaner with less water residue. 

Installation of a touchless tap has started to become easier with new technology. Most touchless tapware allows you to be powered by electricity or by a battery. Technology has even resulted in touchless taps that produce their own power by the water flowing!

The water saving from touchless tapware is obvious. For commercial purposes, they are a must to ensure vandalism is kept to a minimum as well as stopping the over-use of water. The investment in touchless tapware might be larger than a standard tap but it will soon pay off with lower water bills.

For the kitchen, Abey Australia’s Gareth Ashton Sensor Kitchen Mixer (5K3-S) is the go-to product. With a modern design and elegant silhouette, the Gareth Ashton Sensor Kitchen Mixer is manufactured from quality stainless steel and is made to last. See our Sensor Kitchen Mixer today at your local Abey Selection Gallery or call us on 1800 809 143.