When our ‘normal’ worlds turned upside down, we began speculating what would permanently imprint our daily lives. What new habits would stick around for good? What would we instantly go back to doing as soon as we could?  

Formal handshakes? Maybe. Maybe not. Hugging loved ones? Absolutely. We will return to enjoying time with friends and family, dining and entertaining, and travelling for both work and play. Perhaps those familiar practices will be slightly modified, but we will bounce back as a society even safer than before.

The smart toilet era is here! hands-free technology 

We’re already seeing it unfold. Businesses are turning to hands-free technologies to ensure public health and peace of mind. Touchless solutions, especially in the restroom, allow for more control over the environment to reduce the spread of germs. Many of our customers are installing touchless faucets and flush valves, even as we write this blog.

But technology can take us a step further than touchless in this new environment. Now is the time connected products and solutions, like plumbSMART, will really help rebuild user confidence. Data driven insights allow businesses to promote best practices, clean more effectively and conveniently, and space out users—all to ease guests’ anxieties.

Let’s look at a recent use case

An airport client recently installed connected flush valves and faucets. Shortly after, the maintenance team received high activation alerts on their plumbSMART dashboard for one specific flush valve. The flush valve activated 358 times during the night on May 15—a non-peak hour for the airport.

The maintenance team identified the problem in real time. They quickly assessed that debris was obstructing the diaphragm. Within minutes, they were able to clear the debris from the diaphragm and get the flush valve back in working order—all before the airport even opened the next morning.  

These insights are only possible with a connected flush valve or a connected faucet. If not identified sooner, the restroom lines would elongate, the toilet could overflow, the environment would be messier and possibly unsanitary. Above all, guests would be turned off and their well-being affected.

Connect your restroom to deeper insights and better hygiene

Decision makers will install touchless, hygienic solutions in their restrooms as we consider the user experience and adapt to make it better.

Here’s what a connected restroom can offer:

• Handwashing scores
• Smart maintenance schedules
• Usage patterns and trends
• Real-time alerts for preventative maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Reduction in water usage consumption
• Improved efficiencies and costs
• Ability to identify leaks and stop them

How will your restroom look in the coming months? Explore touchless and connected solutions.