by Touchfree Concepts on May 9, 2012
If you have been postponing switching over your bathroom to a touchfree design, you need to rethink your strategy and pretty quickly. Touchfree products such as towel dispensers, faucets, waste dispensers and even urinals has quickly changed from being a novelty with consumers to what is expected. The idea of utilizing a public touchfree restroom facility can also impact a person’s overall satisfaction with a business in terms of return service, and more and more business owners are taking notice. Not only is it becoming the norm for a growing majority of facilities, but it reduces costs to the business owner and keeps facilities looking better and requiring less frequent checks for cleanliness throughout the day.
Builders are increasingly recommending touchfree systems, and a great number of new homes are featuring some of the same conveniences and touchfree concepts as being enjoyed in establishments worldwide. Feedback for touchfree products continues to be overwhelmingly positive in that customers and users know that the products help to reduce cross-contamination in restrooms while achieving a modern and often sleek updated look at the same time. In addition, the fixtures allow less waste, which is better for both budgets and landfills.
A business’ reputation is based on the way its bathroom looks. Regardless of whether the business is retail, manufacturing, restaurant or school, people base appearance and the type of organization you are on the restroom and overall appearance and cleanliness. While you may not lose the customer initially, customers may choose to go somewhere else the next time, especially if they feel their personal health, or that of their child, is potentially compromised.
It’s for that same reason that many homeowners are updating their faucets especially to touchfree designs in homes. At Touchfree Concepts, we feature an assortment of automatic bathroom supplies. We sell only the highest quality products and pass on cost savings we are able to obtain because of our relationship with manufacturers directly to you. Give us a call and let us get started on how to transition your bathroom to a healthier, customer-approved touchfree facility!
by Touchfree Concepts on April 25, 2012
A poll conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of LifeBridge Health reveals that when in a public restroom without soap or towels, 74 percent of American adults who use public restrooms would rinse their hands with water and let them air dry.
They might as well not even bother,” says John Cmar, M.D., an internist at LifeBridge Health’s Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and expert on infectious diseases. “Washing with water alone does not get rid of microbes the action of working up lather with soap, and then rinsing it off, is what washes them away. Plus, by touching the sink faucet one of the dirtiest things in a restroom these people could be adding even more germs to their hands.
The survey asked 2,257 U.S. adults aged 18+, of whom 2,208 use public restrooms. The poll also revealed that only 12 percent of public restroom users would immediately go find another place to wash their hands in that situation, though that number increases to 17 percent among those aged 18 to 44 and 19 percent among females in that same age range.
Six percent of males aged 18 to 34 who use public restrooms said if there were no soap or paper towels in a public restroom then they would give themselves a “free pass” and not wash their hands at all. This self-reported number is much lower than what past observational studies have revealed; a prior study conducted in four U.S. cities observed 34 percent of men (presumed to be aged 18+) neglecting to wash their hands at all in public restrooms, despite the availability of soap, towels and running water.
To avoid getting sick, it is critical that people know how to wash their hands the right way,” says Jackie Daley, director of Infection Prevention and Control at Sinai Hospital. “Many people think the water temperature kills the germs on their hands, but water from a faucet could never get hot enough to do that,” she says. “The keys are the soap, the length of scrubbing time and drying your hands thoroughly with towels afterwards.” Daley stresses that people need to scrub their hands with soap and water for at least 15 to 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, then an alcohol-based hand rub will work to destroy germs. Finding restrooms with touchfree fixtures is preferable to using the ones you have to touch to operate.
If you are looking to convert your business or home bathrooms to touchfree fixtures, be sure to check out our quality products at low prices at Touchfree Concepts.
by Touchfree Concepts on April 10, 2012
A genetic find could help explain why flu makes some people seriously ill or kills them, while others seem able to bat it away with little more than a few aches, coughs and sneezes.
In a study just published in the journal Nature, British and American researchers said they had discovered a human gene that influences how people respond to flu infections, making some people more susceptible than others.
The discovery helps explain why during the 2009/2010 pandemic caused by a novel strain of the H1N1 flu virus , the vast majority of people infected had only mild symptoms, while others—many of them healthy young adults— became seriously ill and even died.
In future, the genetic discovery could help doctors screen patients to identify those more likely to be brought down by flu, allowing them to be selected for priority vaccination or preventative treatment during outbreaks, the researchers said.
It could also help develop new vaccines or medicines against potentially more dangerous viruses, such as bird flu.
While scientists are constantly discovering new information about diseases and why some individuals are more susceptible than others, the Centers for Disease Control still maintains careful handwashing and good personal hygiene can keep many of the communicable illnesses at bay. That is one reason why more and more consumers expect touchfree equipment in personal restrooms.
At Touchfree Concepts, we specialize in quality and proven touchfree products that our customers deserve. Whether you are a small or large business, home builder, or even a discerning home owner who wants to switch to touchfree products in your own bathroom and kitchen areas, we have the equipment you need. Our long relationship with the manufacturers we have selected to represent allows us to obtain our products at the lowest price possible, and we pass those savings onto you!
by Touchfree Concepts on March 28, 2012
It may come as a complete surprise to most of us, but contrary to popular opinion, the 2011-2012 flu season isn’t over. In fact, it only has recently begun. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the late February-March 2012 start of the flu season is the latest in the last 24 years.
A flu season is considered “active” when for three consecutive weeks at least 10 percent of people see a doctor and actually test positive for flu. Flu viruses have been reported in all 50 states. A reason for the lateness of the illness is contributed to the unusually mild winter across most of the U.S. Cold temperatures keep more people indoors, which can then become a breeding gown for easily spread illnesses and diseases.
So, if you are hearing news about people getting sick and having the flu when it is typically nearing a seasonal end, you are not reading old information. That means that despite what the temperatures may be outdoors, you need to take extra precautions with making sure you exercise healthy approaches to washing hands and general hygiene—especially when visiting public bathrooms.
At Touchfree Concepts, we have a wide assortment of hands-free products so that you can provide vastly improved sanitation—all at wholesale prices—to your customers and employees alike. We are leaders in automatic restroom and bathroom supplies specializing in automatic flush valves, automatic and foam soap dispensers, faucets, time mist fresheners and more. With 24 warehouse locations around the nation, are orders are shipped out right away so you can update your facilities to a preferred, enviro-friendly and cleaner designs.
We don’t just sell you the products, either. We take great pride in our customer service and are with you every step of the way—from selection through installation and upkeep. See why TouchFree Concepts can help you make the switch easily and for less money.
by Touchfree Concepts on March 15, 2012
The good news is that Spring is almost officially here. The official date is March 20, but many parts of the country are already experiencing an early seasonal change. While most of us welcome warmer temperatures and breezy, sunny skies, the mild winter that is ending has meant that that the upcoming 2012 allergy season will be really awful for sufferers.
So, what does that have to do with us? Well, for millions of Americans, it means a lot of sneezing, drippy noses, runny eyes, and coughing and choking from the additional pollens and dusts that are out there. Mold, blooming trees and plants, and then blustery winds will all contribute to the time of year that can become the best of times and the worst of times. It also means that now is a great time to convert to touchfree fixtures for your business, company, or even home to help keep the germs at bay and to have a healthier, and more sanitary, bathroom area.
Touchfree fixtures in restrooms are becoming a must have for more and more consumers, as they simply are choosing not to frequent places where they have to have physical contact with publicly-used fixtures and subject themselves to increased risks of germs and diseases. While allergies are not to be considered contagious, the strong, often unexpected sneezes and nose blowing, is still not something that needs to be shared. And many of us end up with colds and infections from climate changes, and those can be spread from one person to the next.
At Touchfree Concepts, we pride ourselves of being leaders in automatic restroom and bathroom supplies. We carefully choose the products we feature and sell to you; rather than selling anything that is in the marketplace, we first make sure we are confident about the quality and workmanship of a product. We also familiarize with the products we sell so we can help you from the selection through installation and upkeep.
With 24 warehouses around the nation, we are able to ship our orders within 1-3 business days so that you can update your restroom to an automated, luxury style with vastly improved sanitation—and all for wholesale prices. Check out our selections and contact us to get started with a cleaner approach to bathrooms in time for the upcoming season!
by Touchfree Concepts on February 22, 2012
Whoever would have thought a bathroom could have a determining factor on whether a person becomes your customer? Except for the rare out-of-the-way bathroom at a run-down gas station somewhere, most business owners are becoming increasingly savvy about the importance of a clean and sanitary bathroom for employees and customers alike.
Customers may very well form a lasting opinion about your business from the impressions they have of your restrooms. Having clean and sanitary bathrooms makes an overall good impression, helps to prevent the spread of germs and diseases, and serves as a confidence booster about the professionalism of your business. In other words, having pride in your business workplace and keeping a clean bathroom suggests that you have the same strong sense of standards in how your business operates overall!
More and more businesses are converting to touchfree bathroom fixtures as another way to provide an extra level of sanitation and cleanliness. If you haven’t yet converted your business’ bathroom to touchfree appliances, this should be your year to make the switch. Without exception, customers strongly prefer the ability to use the bathroom, wash their hands and then dry them afterwards without having to touch the public fixtures that can be a host to germs and bacteria.
Not only is it easy to convert the fixtures, doing so can save you money in the long term as there is less waste in water and paper products after making the switch. At Touchfree Concepts, we are a leader in automatic restroom and bathroom supplies specializing in touchfree air fresheners and automatic flush valves, soap dispensers, faucets and air fresheners.
We don’t just sell any product either. We make sure we do right by our customers by only selling products we personally support and believe to be the quality and design you deserve. That means we are also familiar with them and can help to answer any questions you may have from purchase through installation and upkeep. See our products and then contact us and let us help you to achieve a touchfree year in your bathroom facilities.
by Touchfree Concepts on February 8, 2012
Deciding between functionality and beauty when it comes to bathroom fixtures has often created a design dilemma for homeowners and business owners alike. Deciding whether to go with gorgeous, yet sometimes impractical, fixtures vs. utilitarian and basic functioning (a.k.a. boring) designs has always been a source of frustration. After all, why can’t fixtures such as faucets, flushers, soap dispenses, and hand dryers be welcoming and sanitary?
No longer to people have to choose between exciting and practical, however. At TouchFree Concepts, we are the leaders in automatic restroom and bathroom supplies specializing in high-quality products that our customers deserve.
While we do offer many basic items that meet the wants and needs of many of our business owners, we also offer more aesthetically beautiful items as well. So, whether you are looking to convert our restrooms at a gas station or upscale restaurant, we have the product you seek. A growing number of homeowners are also converting their products to touchfree for enhanced sanitary conditions and environmental friendliness as well! After all, you don’t have to worry about your child leaving the water running in the sink any longer with a touch-free fixture!
While we have an extensive online product catalog, we have chosen not to stock just any item that is introduced. Instead, we review and choose the products we feature and then support them as a service to you! We feel if we are confident with a product, then you will be too. And our service doesn’t end with the sale. We want to have a relationship with our customers and can help answer any questions with the products you choose, from selections through installation and upkeep. See why it makes sense to go TouchFree!
by Touchfree Concepts on January 25, 2012
Touchfree equipment is no longer novelty or “nice to have” in most businesses and a growing number of residences. With more and more people in tune to a higher level of sanitary standards and avoiding get colds, flu and other communicable diseases, having touchfree devices in bathrooms is simply becoming the “must have” norm. That’s because bathrooms are among the very worst places to frequent in terms of catching a bug and becoming ill, especially with all the fixtures you typically have to touch from the point of entrance to departure.
Touchfree Concepts is a leader in automatic restroom supplies. While there are hundreds of brands, we take great pride in choosing only bathroom and hygiene products that we are personally familiar with and can recommend to our customers. That’s because our service doesn’t stop with the sale. We will help you every step of the way with a touchfree product, from choosing what is right for you through installation and upkeep. That’s a promise!
We also have a low price guarantee, and with 24 warehouse locations around the nation, your order will be shipped within 1-3 business days. We are also a proud member of the Better Business Bureau, so you can feel confident that a product selected from our site is exactly as it is described.
Our site specializes in Technical Concepts and Time Mist air fresheners, automatic flush valves, automatic soap dispensers, automatic faucets and foam soap dispensers. Not only are the products we offer functional, but many are beautiful in design as well.
Let us help you to have a healthier restroom for your business or home!
by Touchfree Concepts on January 11, 2012
A report published by The Journal of Infectious Diseases says that statins, better known as cholesterol lowering medications, may help to lower the number of deaths among individuals who are hospitalized with influenza.
William Schaffner, M.D., professor and chair of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University, SAYS that the observational study is the first to assess the association between the use of these drugs and death in individuals hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza virus infection.
A third of the 3,043 patients hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza received statins, either before hospitalization or during. After adjusting for several factors, they discovered that individuals who did not receive the medication were nearly two times as likely to die from flu compared to patients who received statins.
According to estimates from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 5-20 percent of individuals in the U.S. are infected with influenza each year, and over 20,000 people are hospitalized for complications related to influenza. Getting the flu vaccine each year, combined with proper hand washing techniques, are still the optimal defenses against influenza.
While this year’s flu season has been mild to date, colds have not taken the year off. Frequenting public restrooms that have touchfree fixtures helps to minimize exposure to germs and viruses that can make you will. At Touchfree Concepts, we provide a wide assortment of high-quality, name-brand and proven equipment so you can make your restrooms healthier and more appealing to customers.
We are considered leaders in automatic restroom and bathroom supplies, and with 24 warehouse locations around the nation, all orders are shipped within 1-3 business days. Instead of selling just any product out there, we back and truly KNOW the products we sell before recommending them to our customers. Our service just starts with your purchase. We can help you with any installation questions as well. We’re satisfied when you are. See why more businesses and homeowners alike are choosing to go touchfree!
TouchFree Concepts specializes in touchfree restroom and hygiene products including commercial restroom supplies and
sensor activated plumbing fixtures.
by Touchfree Concepts on December 22, 2011
While converting to touchfree equipment in restrooms and common areas such as breakrooms and even kitchens in a growing trend with business and home owners alike, not all items are created the same. Not only do customers expect fixtures that work as designed, those choosing the equipment demand quality and reliability. And that’s where we come in.
At Touchfree Concepts, we choose NOT to stock just any product that comes on the market. Instead, we carefully review each and every item and brand and know the product so that we can truthfully recommend what we offer. While others may offer hundreds of brands, we limit our bathroom supplies and hygiene products because that is what our customers deserve. As a result, we are familiar with the products and can provide the answers you may have about a particular product.
We have direct experience with installation, programming, and maintenance of all our products and are more than happy to pass this expertise on to you. If you have any questions at all about our products, we encourage you to call us on our toll-free number or email us and we will respond to you in a timely manner.
We are a member of the Better Business Bureau and feature a growing number of customer testimonials from a wide assortment of customers of companies well known to the public and who are dedicated to quality. So, not only do you know that the products you choose are good, but that our prices are competitive. Our positive working relationship with manufacturers allows us to obtain our products at the lowest prices, and we are able to pass the cost savings directly to you.
Start 2012 with upgraded restroom equipment like automatic flushers and supplies that feature the healthier touchfree technology. You and your customers will be glad you made the switch.
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