Don't Touch the Faucet!

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Have you washed your hands today?

dirty handsKeeping hands thoroughly clean through hand washing is one of the most critical steps to be taken to prevent getting ill and spreading the bacteria and viruses to other people. Numerous diseases and other types of conditions are spread simply by not washing hands with soap and water. There can be numerous varieties of germs on faucets (especially in public bathrooms), including E. coli, streptococcus, shigella bacteria, staphylococcus, and also, the common cold virus, hepatitis A virus, and various sexually transmitted diseases.

Imagine somebody coming out of a bathroom stall, and turning on the faucet with their dirty hands. Yes, faucet handles are the breeding ground of germ colonies in restrooms. You can avoid touching these germ-filled faucet handles. Plumbtile has a variety of touchless faucets you can choose from. In addition, sensor faucets can save a lot of water, especially in places where small children and the aged can sometimes overlook turning off faucets right after use. Although industry experts could not agree on the need for sensor faucets now and in future homes, the thought seems to display some staying power, and this spawned a number of attractive models for household use over the years.

Here is a side-by-side comparison of some of the available brands of touchless faucets at Plumbtile.

 Symmons - Ultra-Sense Battery Powered Sensor Faucet  Toto - 1.0 Gpm Helix Eco Faucet W/ Out Flex Hose - Polished Chrome For Helix Sensor Faucet  Vola - 4011 Electronic Wall-Mounted Single-Feed Basin Set with 6 Inch Spout, Battery-Operated
SymmonsUltra-Sense Battery Powered Sensor Faucet Vola4011 Electronic Wall-Mounted Single-Feed Basin Set with 6 Inch Spout, Battery-Operated Toto1.0 Gpm Helix Eco Faucet W/ Out Flex Hose – Polished Chrome For Helix Sensor Faucet
Battery-Powered, Sensor-Activated Lavatory Faucet with infrared Position Sensitive Detection (PSD) system. Grid strainer drain assembly. Single feed wall mounted basin set Six inch spout. Battery operated electronic on off sensor for hands free operation. This automatic faucet saves water, makes your bathroom more eco-friendly and helps stop the spread of germs that can gather on other faucet handles.

Click here to see other touchless faucets you can choose from or call 1-866-369-8180. Don’t spread diseases, get a touchless faucet.

*Getting a touchless faucet will not guarantee a germ-free bathroom. You still need to clean and disinfect your bathroom. Don’t be a slob.

You Are Your Own Bathroom Designer

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Getting tired of people telling you what looks good? Tired of celebrity designers trying to influence how you decorate your house?

Well it’s time to say, “Stay out of my bathroom!”

If there is one place you want to take full control of design-wise, it is your bathroom. Don’t hold back; pick the accessories you want. You’ll be the one using it for years anyway, so why not customize it according to your needs and likes. The bathroom is your private sanctuary and at Plumbtile we want to celebrate your uniqueness as we show you how you can have it your own way.

Not everyone is the same height but this is your bathroom, so the mirror must be at your viewpoint. Get this wall-mounted French Reflections mirror, it is vertical and horizon adjustable. Whether you are taller or shorter than the average person, or just prefer a mirror you can adjust everyday, this is the perfect one for you. Again this is your bathroom, you can do whatever you want.

A tricked-out shower? Why not?

Plumbtile has thousands of shower systems and baths you can choose from. You have the right not to listen to know-it-all designers who will tell you- oh that tub is too big or the shower head is not right. Just call Plumbtile, tell them you want to do this or that and ask how it can be possible. The staff is always willing to help.

Yuo can look at all the shower and fixtures that you can choose from, not to mention bathroom lighting brands to set the mood. And everything is to your own choosing.

Check out the bathroom suites! So exquisite. You are certainly the king or queen, don’t let any designer tell you otherwise.

Bathroom Lighting for All Seasons

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American bathroom accessories manufacturer, Ginger, is also the foremost go-to company for lighting. They offer an impressive bathroom lighting collection, all hand-finished, and solid-forged from brass. Ginger offers over 20 collections of innovative accessories ranging from traditional to iconically modern or sensually classic.

As part of the bathroom lighting collection, there are various lighting families, all available at PlumbTile – Canterbury, Cassandra, Chelsea, Circa, Empire, and other solid-forged lighting. These allow the creation of lighting schemes with a chic continuity. For example, the Canterbury family includes etched glass or Nuage for use in bathrooms.

PlumbTile’s goal is to provide the most comprehensive collection of Ginger products online. Here is some select lighting from Ginger. Check out PlumbTile for the complete list of Ginger bathroom lighting products, the lighting for all seasons.

 Columnar Large Pendant LightColumnar Large Pendant Light  Empire Double LightEmpire Double Light
 Kubic Double Light, Plain 4.6 Inch RosetteKubic Double Light, Plain 4.6 Inch Rosette  Canterbury Light Satin Opal

Canterbury Light Satin Opal

Clearance! 10 Bathroom Steals Under $50

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We checked out the Plumbtile site to see what products are on clearance, and we were pleasantly surprised by the items we found. Here’s our first of a series, every month we are going to list down some products on clearance sale that you must check out.

For this month, we’ve listed down 10 accessories under $50 that can bring back life to your bathroom.

Clearance - Ginger - Sheffield 6 Inch Towel RingSheffield Towel Ring – $22.28

This polished chrome 6″ towel ring from Ginger can bring back some shine and sparkle in your bathroom.

Clearance - Plumbtrim - Dbl Garment HK Asm

Double Garment Hook – $33.45

This garment hook from PlumbTrim comes in a Satin Nickel finish, so elegant yet so inexpensive for the current price.

Clearance - Ginger - Empire Robe HookEmpire Robe Hook – $22.68

You need a place to hang your robe, and this is the perfect product from Ginger. Live the elegant life without spending too much.

Clearance - Motiv - Quattro Towel Hoop

Quattro Towel Hoop – $37.05

You can never have enough towel hooks. And you don’t want those cheap looking ones. Here’s something modern from Motive, a Satin Nickel finished hook.

Clearance - Plumbtrim - Lever Handle (brass), CompleteBrass Lever Handle – $13.77

A brass lever handle under $15? Yes. Replace all your levers in the bathroom, by changing them to this awesome product from PlumbTrim.

Clearance - Plumbtrim - Cross Handle

Cross Handle – $12.68

But if you like those cross handle ones, make sure to check out this one too, also from PlumbTrim.

Clearance - KWC - Body SprayBody Spray – $38.50

Yay a body spray! Get this stainless steel Body Spray from KWC.

Clearance - KWC - Vesuno Hand Shower Bracket - Solid Stainless Steel Finish

Vesuno Hand Shower Bracket – $30.38

And why bother buying that hand shower when you can’t pair it with a wonderful shower bracket. Match that shower with this stainless steel bracket, also from KWC.

Clearance - Motiv - London Terrace Shower Rod BracketsLondon Terrace Shower Rod Brackets – $19.44

Why the fancy name for a rod bracket? We have no idea. All we know is you must grab them now, they are a steal under $20! These stainless steel shower rod brackets are from Motiv, you know they’re one of the best.

Clearance - Motiv - Quattro 9 Inch Tray With Hook

Quattro 9 Inch Tray With Hook – $38.48

This is a twofer, a 9″ tray with a towel hook! A product also by Motiv.

Do you know what else you have to do? Go here.

Better Toilets for the Prison System!

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old toiletsAs of June 27, 2012, over $90,000 has been calculated as the ongoing renovation costs at the Illinois Department of Corrections. The state estimates the total cost to exceed $500,000. Pontiac, Illinois is getting ready to accept all the inmates from the soon-to-be closing Tamms Correctional Facility. The bulk of the budget will go to cable television and toilets.

That’s right, cable TV and toilets. They should’ve consulted toilet experts, and used the budget for state-of-the-art products. We wonder what kind of toilet seats they use over there. Kohler, perhaps?

“Cable television offers inmates additional educational and religious programming. Television is also used as a behavior management tool,” that’s according to Stacey Solano (Corrections spokeswoman).

She also said that cable TV is available at all state prisons. This is paid for by a special inmate benefit fund, and NOT by the state.

Since the state isn’t paying for free cable, how about the toilets?

At the Sheridan Correctional Center, they are buying 38 stainless steel toilets at a cost of about $1,250 each. They say this is to accommodate the male prisoners that are being shuffled around because of the closures.

If this wasn’t a security issue, the prison system can get less expensive and more stylish bathroom fixtures from Plumbtile. For half the price of those stainless steel toilets, here are some worth looking at by the state (that’s just our opinion):

Lacava - Wall-hung porcelain toilet for concealed flushing system.Lacava – Look at this beauty. A wall-hung porcelain toilet with a concealed flushing system.

Duravit - Toilet wall-mounted 54 cm PuraVida - White W/WonderglissDuravit  – Another wall-mounted toilet. It is a 54 cm PuraVida – White Wondergliss.

Sunrise Specialty - Victorian Pull Chain Toilet Complete With White Seat

And what prisoner wouldn’t want a stylish Victorian Pull Chain Toilet Sunrise Specialty? Now that’s style right there.

Yes of course we know that stainless steel is always the safest option. But if the state can provide cable television, I’m sure they’ll be able to find ways to make stylish toilets safe too. What do you think?

The Sink is the Inspiration

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Looking for an innovative new look for your bathroom?  Why not plan the design around a unique new sink?  Elite has a wide range of creatively designed basins. Whatever look you’re going for, Plumbtile has a style that fits your taste.

If you’re looking for a Roman or Greek look, the Empire or Titan designs are excellent choices.

  

Looking for a more sophisticated style?  The Cosmopolitan or Metropolitan would be a perfect fit.

  

For a modern look, the Vortex is what you want.

Visit PlumbTile and check out the full selection of Elite basins.  There is sure to be a sink that will set the tone for a spectacular new bathroom design.

Beautiful Bathroom Tile

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Have you wanted to add some pizzazz to your small bathroom but have been afraid that adding different tile might overwhelm?   Try adding just a few unique tiles from Plumbtile.com.

By adding just a few, spread throughout the room or a grouping of four in various areas, you can change the whole look of your bathroom.

Here are some of our favorites:

All Tiled Up

They offer a beautiful selection of hand-made tiles.

California Pottery

California Pottery & Tile Works produces a broad array of tile designs including exquisite Persian, Islamic, Saracen, Spanish Colonial, and Mayan designs as well as classic floral designs of the historic Malibu & Catalina Potteries.

Whether you want to add some fun or a touch of elegance you will find what you need at Plumbtile.  And if you are on a tight budget, make sure to check out their clearance section for some great deals.

Modern Technology is Changing Your Bath Experience: Touch-Activated Faucet

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At Plumbtile.com, turning on the tap has never been easier.  Moen has created a hands free faucet for your home that senses your hand motion to turn on the water.

There have been times when you come to your sink with dirty hands and end up having to wash your hands and the faucet handles by the time you are done.  With this touch-activated faucet you don’t have to anymore.  The convenient temperature preset makes it easy to obtain a consistent experience each time you wash or rinse and is a great safety feature for children as well.

The Moen Chrome Hands Free Bathroom Faucet laminar stream allows for clear and quiet water flow. It also works to concerve water without sacrificing performance.

Bates and Bates Basins

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Are you a fan of basin sinks?  Then, you MUST check out the Bates and Bates products that Plumbtile offers.  All Bates and Bates products are given the special touch with a hand finish.  That means you can rest assured your basin is completely original.

Our Bates and Bates collection includes an extensive line of Sculptured and Natural Metals, Stone and Ceramics in a selection of Stone, Matte, Polished, Weathered, Pewter finishes.  They are also available in a variety of styles, colors and patterns to help you get create a customized look for your basin.  Continue reading →

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