7 Features That Can Reduce COVID-19 Risk at Home

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Here are a few ideas on how to enhance your home and reduce the transfer of germs during the era of COVID-19. 

1. Install touchless faucets

This isn’t just a feature for public bathrooms anymore. Installing a touchless faucet is a quick and easy project that you can take on in your own home.  It will mean fewer surfaces touched and less of a chance of cross-contamination.

2. Switch to automatic soap dispensers 

Consider installing sensor-operated soap dispensers.  Touchless dispensers help eliminate most surface contact during the hand-washing process.                                                                                                                          

3. Upgrade to a bidet or touchless toilet

Worried about another toilet paper shortage? Install a bidet in your bathroom. No toilet paper, no problem!  Many smart toilets come fully equipped with digital controls, touchless flushing, and Bluetooth connectivity, plus self-cleaning features to relieve you of your toilet-scrubbing duties. Some options may also include special cleaning solutions, hydrophobic or hydrophilic glazes, advanced flushing technology, and specially designed rims.

4. Use smart lighting for touchless illumination

Switching to a smart lighting system can help reduce the transmission of germs. You control the lights from your phone, and with a smart system, you can control the lighting even when you’re away. This not only helps with home security but also cuts down on your energy costs.

5. Eliminate contact with smart door locks

Digital keypad and smart door locks can help reduce human surface contact.  Their features often include keyless options, voice activation, and biometric identifiers.

6. Take it outside year-round with space heaters   

Keeping your activities outside doesn’t have to be out of reach, even on cooler days—and it can help minimize the risk of transmitting the virus. The solution? Pick up an outdoor patio heater.  A heater is a great option if you want to keep guests on your patio.

7. Try a sanitizing closet on for size

One product that has exploded in popularity in recent months is the sanitizing closet, which uses ultraviolet light to sanitize garments.

 

Information provide by Lauren Sieben | Oct 15, 2020