Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.
Regular readers of Listen to Lena will remember my “Reno-Cation” of 2011, when I overhauled my home – making small changes with lasting effects. In addition to painting, redecorating and de-cluttering rooms, I was fortunate to be able to upgrade our kitchen faucet to a Delta Addison Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet Featuring Touch2O Technology.
(I totally recommend that you click the link above to view the faucet in all its glory. To this day, it’s one of our VERY FAVOURITE products in the entire home.)
Of course, just as soon as the kitchen faucet was installed, I found myself wishing they made one for the bathroom as well. As a certified germophobe, I have a HUGE problem with touching taps, mangy hand towels, etc… even in my own home. Plus, with our recent transition from tots to hand washing toddlers, I constantly worry if the water temperature is too warm… if the kids will make a mess of the sink… and in Ryder’s case, if he’ll remember to turn off the faucet.
(Let’s just say I have super-hearing when it comes to running taps.)
So you can bet I was thrilled to pieces when Delta announced their new Lavatory Faucets with Touch2O.xt Technology:
“Almost immediately after we launched Touch2O Technology for the kitchen, we heard from consumers that they wanted a similar solution for the bathroom. Our designers and engineers ultimately landed on two options to help homeowners use water more intuitively – with less waste, less mess and more functionality.” – Anita Griffin, Marketing Brand Manager
The Delta lavatory faucets employ the same technology as their kitchen counterparts – touch on, touch off with ease! – PLUS an extra technology for an entirely hands-free experience. The technology enables the user to use the faucet in THREE different ways: utilizing the hands-free mode where the entire faucet acts as a sensor; utilizing the Touch2O tap functionality – tap anywhere on the spout or handle to turn the faucet on; or the faucet can be operated manually with the handle.
What does this mean to you? THREE times the convenience, water conservation, and in the case of toddlers – FUN! It’s a well-known fact that anytime we can offer up a giggle-moment to wee ones, they’re more likely to engage in mundane routines – in this case, tooth brushing and hand washing. Ryder simply loves activating the Touch2O Technology with a quick thump, and I have peace of mind knowing that the water temperature, flow and even duration (auto shut-off after a minute, baby!) is all within my control.
Here’s the faucet in use (Addison model pictured) –
(Warning: Ryder had A LOT of fun filming this video. Like, silly-giggling-robotic-voice-gestures-fun. But riddle me this: when was the last time your toddler asked to wash his hands three times? That’s the fun of Touch2O.xt Technology!)
In case you are wondering, my husband and I installed the faucet ourselves (that’s not a typo) in just under an hour. It was ridiculously easy peasy!
And as today is Earth Day, I’m happy to share this bit of green news:
“After one use of Touch2O Technology or Touch2O.xt Technology the user can imagine how much water one can save. Take teeth brushing for example; to achieve good oral health, dental professionals recommend tooth brushing three times a day for a minimum of two minutes. With just over 30 per cent of Canadians leaving the faucet running while brushing their teeth, Touch2O and Touch2O.xt technologies can help save water with their smart on/off functionality. In addition, they also offer a reduced flow rate of 1.5 gpm. Users who turn off the water flow every time they brush will save nine gallons of water every day – hands-free and touch functionality make it easy!” – Delta Faucet
We love our new Delta Touch2O Faucet just as much – maybe even more! – than our kitchen version. They both receive a lot of traffic throughout the day and are definitely up to the challenge. Safety, mess-free use and water conservation? YES PLEASE!
Click here to visit Delta Faucet Canada. For design inspiration, be sure to check out Beige is Dead.
WIN IT!!!
One lucky Listen to Lena reader will win a Delta Touch2O.xt Lavatory Faucet (Addison) in your choice of finish (value $479)! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck every one!
I like the idea of the auto shut off, temperature control and touch activation.. can’t just pick one!
I LOVE that its toddler-friendly in all senses of the words. Easy on, easy off…and temperature controlled, what’s not to love? amber :)
I love the idea of hands free faucets, I hate when I have goopy hands and need to wash them but can’t quite finagle the lever. This would look awesome in our new first house we are buying :)
Beautiful faucet. Sure could use one of those in my bathroom Delta way to go.
I love the auto shutoff b/c sometime my little one gets side tracked. Lol
I love that we could use it while cooking without mess with the touch activation, and that it will shut off automatically.
Hands free means awesomeness!! What a great idea!
I love the touch feature!! + I love the sleek design!
hands free – I can’t stand touching the handles to turn the water on with nasty hands.
Love the auto shut off, and the design!
Love the handsfree faucets!!
I love the look of this faucet!! My fave feature is the auto shut off.
well hands free is my favorite of course….that’s amazing
love not touching the handle with contaminated hands
I can’t imagine a hands free faucet! This feature alone makes this so exciting lol I and my husband are always cooking and our hands are always dirty and turning on the faucets by hand gets pretty messy at times!
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I like that it conserves water because I’m cheap, lol!
I love the smart on/off functionality since it can help to save water which means I pay less money!
I would ♥ a touch-free faucet! I’ve always just come in from the garden, or have done some painting and then have to clean the faucet after I clean my hands….
Love the touch on, touch off with ease feature as there will never be a runny faucet again! :D
I love that it is easy to install lol I am not very handy that way and touchless , soo cool, i have 3 kids and one bathroom so alot of traffic and germy hands lol GREAT
Hand free is great when your hands are all grubby and you don’t really want to touch the taps.
How can I not choose the “hands free” as my fave thing!! I love it!!
The Hands-free technology and auto-shut off are why I am in love with faucet. Less germs being transferred.
I really love the hands free…. my hands get to busy and messy while baking.
I love that it has temperature control because my daughter usually gets it to cold or to hot
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I LOVE that it is hands-free!
I love that it’s hands free
Love the design very nice Delta Hands free the way to go!
I love that it’s hands free and knowing that it has an automatic shut off is the best, no more wasting water
I love everything about this faucet but I really love that it’s hands-free.
I love that is FUN – for both adults and kids! Touch anywhere and heat controlled AND helps with water conservation. Umm hello! Yes PLEASE!
I like the smart on/off feature as it would be a great money saver!
I love the touch activation – my little one will be able to wash his hands totally by himself! Yay!
I need a new kitchen faucet, but I’d love this too! Hands free would be great since I have 3 small kids that can get very dirty!
I like that the technology gives the user 3 different modes to use the faucet and helps conserve water.
P.S.: Classic shirt Ryder is wearing! Mode 1 = Using The Force. ;)
I love that you can use it hands free..that is great! No touching germy dirty faucets when washing hands! ..And your little boy in that video is soo adorable..:)
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My favourite feature is the smart on/off feature. I like this because their is no need to touch the faucet.
I love the hand free feature with 2 little ones I hate them touching anything in the washroom.
I loved seeing how much your son enjoyed washing his hands! I always am after my daughter to wash her hands- and often she fibs :s I also like that you can leave it set at a warm temperature- I always worry she will accidently turn on the hot tap.
Love the touch-free feature, would be awesome when my hands are covered in face wash!
I love the auto shut off because sometimes the tap is not turned off completely by my son
I love that it helps conserve water
Hands free!
I love the idea of temperature control. Currently I taught my daughter to just never touch the hot side of the tap, I’m so worried about her managing to scald herself.
I like the hands free feature.
I love the hands free technology because slimy faucet handles are icky!
I like the hands-free technology.
I like the hands free, I bet my daughter would find it fun to wash her hands instead of a chore!
This is amazing! would make it so easy when cleaning the bathroom, too! No finger prints on clean faucet :)
I love that its automatic shut off, my boys tend to leave the water running alot. This would be great!
dalleykt at live dot ca
Loving the hands free aspect!
I also love the hands-free feature! Especially when you have kids in the house :)
Brandi
auto shut off is a huge plus!
I love that it has a hands-free mode. So much easier not to have to touch the faucet to turn it on or off.
Bathroom renovations this summer – this would be ideal. Cost effective – no drip drip drip, great feature hands free a PLUS
eva urban
Love the hands-free feature. I don’t want my kids’ grubby hands and my grubby gardening hands on my faucet!
I like that you can tap anywhere on the spout or handle to turn the faucet on. Ya!
Love the hands free feature- I’m sure my son will remember to always wash his hands with this unique, easy to use faucet!
Hands free!! Can’t get any better than that!!
hands free!!!
I really like the hands free feature, great with two messy toddlers
I really like the touch feature.
love the fact its not messy and you dont have to worry about the temp!
I love that it’s easy to install!
I love that it is hands-free. Would come in handy when dealing with raw food!!
I love the hands free because it eliminates germs and bacteria on the handles! Love that idea!
LOVE the hands-free option and that you can actually use it 3 different ways!
Love the auto shut off… my lil ones tend to be forgetfull
Perfect for kids…love that you can control the flow….avoids some good messes I bet!!
Saving water (and saving money). Potty training Leah means lots of playing with water!
Love the hands free and automatic shut off!
Looks like a breeze to setup! We have a roman faucet already but would like to add another one.
Hands free is a great feature I love
I like the auto shut off. I don’t know how many times I have found my own faucet dripping.
Love that it is a touch faucet. Everything else is gravy!
I love that you don’t have to worry about the temperature of the water coming out of the faucet. With two little pairs of hands soon to be three always trying to “do it themselves” when it comes to the sink, it would surely give me some peace of mind and I will take it in any form!
I like that you can tap it to turn it on
I think the auto on and off is amazing! With little ones in the home that would make my life so much simpler.
My favorite feature of the Delta Touch2O.xt Lavatory faucet is the smart on and off function, because it will save a lot of water that my daughter wastes when she is brushing her teeth or washing her hands.
I like the ability to use it manually or by touch.
I love that my boys don’t have to touch it (still working on potty training with one…..so I don’t want to know what is on my faucet handles now) and that it turns off.
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smart on/off functionality because it shuts itself off
I like the hands free feature, cuts down on germs and cleaning of the faucet
love that it is hands free
I love that its hands free. I need two of these for my double sinked bathroom for the kids!
I love the automatic shut off. I can’t tell you the number of times my son leaves the tap dripping
I love that it is hands free. Just tap and water is running. And I also love that it will help conserve water.
I love how you tap and the water is running. No having to touch faucet taps with your hands.
Sorry I didn’t mean to post two comments. I thought the first one didn’t post.
My favorite feature is the no-touch as hubbys hands are always grimy from the garden and this would make less cleaning of taps for me.
Fantastic for those messy diaper changes…who wants to touch a faucet after that? :)
I love the fact that it is touchless
hands free is great
I have no touch soap, this would be perfect for the kitchen! When you have messy hands from preparing food, you don’t have to worry about spreading the germs.
auto-shut off is my favorite feature!
I love the touch activation! :)
I like the hands free aspect! Even my BIG kids forget or don’t close the taps completely still!! This is be a standard in all homes! :-)
I have 3 little boys 5, 4, and 2. The older ones never know how to adjust it right and the baby can’t quite reach it to turn it on or off. So my fav feature would be: utilizing the hands-free mode where the entire faucet acts as a sensor;
I love the hands-free. No more trying to get the faucet on without making it messy.
I like that you can tap anywhere on the spout or handle to turn the faucet on;
I love the auto shut off feature as it would conserve a lot of water in our household!
The touch feature would be very handy. Things just seem to get messy around here.
Looks beautiful and love the auto shut off!
Easy to turn on and off without making the handle too dirty!
Favorite feature is hands free. Awesome when you have yucky hands from handling meat or anything sticky
Hands free is awesome. My little one leaves her filthy handprints on everything!
What a beautiful faucet! I can definitely see how the touch feature will help keep things cleaner!
Auto shut off – just in case the kids forget
I love the touch technology! My son wants to run the water himself but can’t quite reach the handle enough to pull it all the way up in our bathroom, and that would really help him.
I like the all over touch sensor. That will make it so easy for my littlest to use (can’t reach the handles right now but can reach the spout) and make it fun for the kids
i love this, i work in a hospital so i know how icky faucets can get so this is fantastic.
My favorite feature is the temp control. It’s so easy to accidentally make the water too hot so this is a great feature.
Hands free would be awesome for the bathroom!! :)
I love that it has an auto shut off feature! I run a day home and needless to say that little forgot to shut off taps and lights!
My favorite feature is the entirely hands-free experience
hands free! that’s awesome for the home!
WOW – it looks AWESOME!!! THANKS for posting a link on Twitter!
I love that it is energy saving/water saving because we are always trying to find ways to do just that. We try to keep water flow minimal – we have a well.
I love the one touch on and off, especially for when the grandboys visit
I like the hands free feature
I love the hands free feature and that it saves water!
Auto shut off!
I love the touch feature AND auto-shut off!!!
I like the look and how easy it is to install!
I love that it’s hands free. I never want to touch the bathroom tap.
i like how it automatically shuts off within seconds once you remove your hands
I love the look!
Hands free mode
This would be great in my place. My husband is a mechanic, and is pretty greasy when he gets home lol