The kitchen has long ceased to be a room used solely for cooking. Similarly, the sink area is no longer just a place for washing dishes. Much more is required of this part of the kitchen - both in terms of usability and aesthetics. In contemporary arrangements, where design, comfort and ecology are key, you can increasingly find a touch kitchen tap at the sink. We explain how a touch kitchen tap works, how it affects the convenience of using the kitchen and how to take care of it so that it serves its functionality and looks great for a long time.
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How does a touch kitchen faucet work?
Standard kitchen faucets are equipped with one or two handles, which you use to start and stop the water flow and regulate the strength of the stream and the temperature of the water. Touch kitchen faucets work differently. They are a type of electronic fittings controlled by touch. To start or stop the water flow, you do not have to use a lever or turn the taps. Thanks to various, innovative technologies used by fittings manufacturers (such as EasyTouch technology integrated with the GROHE Minta Touch touch faucet), the touch kitchen faucet immediately responds to every, even the slightest touch.
You can therefore start the water flow not only with your fingers, but also with your wrist or forearm. Just lightly touch the spout or body. Contact with the skin is important. The touch kitchen faucet has a handle, but it is used to precisely regulate the flow volume and temperature of the water flow. In the case of a model with a thermostatic mixing valve, you start a warm flow and control the water temperature without the risk of scalding.
How will a touch-sensitive kitchen faucet improve your kitchen experience?
Modern touch faucets respond to subtle touch, which allows you to turn on and off the water flow without leaving marks on the surface of the device. This solution meets the expectations of lovers of cooking and... hygiene. During kitchen work, we often have dirty hands, and when we want to use the sink, we transfer dirt to the tap. Touch kitchen faucets effectively solve this problem. You touch the fittings with a clean wrist or forearm and the water immediately starts flowing out. Practical and hygienic. An additional advantage of a touch kitchen faucet is the minimization of persistent fingerprints on its surface. If you like your entire kitchen to shine with cleanliness, you will definitely appreciate the possibility of controlling the faucet by touch.
By choosing a touch model, you benefit from all the functions and technologies available in standard, modern sink faucets. An extremely useful solution that can be found in kitchen touch faucets is a pull-out, swivel spout with a 360ᵒ rotation angle. It is responsible for increasing the range of the water jet, which allows for easy washing of large pots, filling a container on the counter, efficient rinsing of vegetables and fruit, or thorough and easy cleaning of the sink.
The aerating aerator significantly reduces water consumption in the kitchen. It is a small element located at the end of the spout. The aerator, mixing water with air, causes the stream to gain more volume. You do not feel that even half as much water is flowing out of the tap. However, you do feel savings in your home budget. In addition, by using water consciously, you take care of the natural environment and shape good habits in the youngest household members.
How to care for a touch kitchen faucet?
The maintenance rules for your kitchen faucet model can be found in the instructions included with the product. If you have any questions about cleaning, contact the seller or manufacturer. Before buying, it is worth checking whether the faucet model uses technologies that facilitate cleaning and prevent limescale deposits.
Touch kitchen faucets at the Onninen wholesaler
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