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Delta Touch2O.xt Lavatory Faucet #Tots2Toddlers

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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!


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Comments

  1. Amy Menzies

    I like the idea of the auto shut off, temperature control and touch activation.. can’t just pick one!

  2. amber

    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 :)

  6. Christina Murray

    I love that we could use it while cooking without mess with the touch activation, and that it will shut off automatically.

  15. Anne Taylor

    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!

    thanks

  17. SweetPanda

    I love the smart on/off functionality since it can help to save water which means I pay less money!

  18. Pat B

    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….

  20. stacey dempsey

    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

  21. Gizele

    Hand free is great when your hands are all grubby and you don’t really want to touch the taps.

  23. Tricha Fraser

    The Hands-free technology and auto-shut off are why I am in love with faucet. Less germs being transferred.

  25. angela m

    I love that it has temperature control because my daughter usually gets it to cold or to hot
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  29. ginette4

    I love that it’s hands free and knowing that it has an automatic shut off is the best, no more wasting water

  31. Yashy

    I love that is FUN – for both adults and kids! Touch anywhere and heat controlled AND helps with water conservation. Umm hello! Yes PLEASE!

  33. Tamara D.

    I love the touch activation – my little one will be able to wash his hands totally by himself! Yay!

  34. Janice K.

    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!

  35. AC

    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. ;)

  36. Karla Sceviour

    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..:)
    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  37. Amy C

    My favourite feature is the smart on/off feature. I like this because their is no need to touch the faucet.

  38. Melodie MacInnis

    I love the hand free feature with 2 little ones I hate them touching anything in the washroom.

  39. amy t

    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.

  41. Belinda McNabb

    I love the auto shut off because sometimes the tap is not turned off completely by my son

  44. Deanna T.

    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.

  48. Amy Brown

    I like the hands free, I bet my daughter would find it fun to wash her hands instead of a chore!

  49. Robyn

    This is amazing! would make it so easy when cleaning the bathroom, too! No finger prints on clean faucet :)

  50. Tammy

    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

  54. Lisa KH

    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.

  55. Eva U

    Bathroom renovations this summer – this would be ideal. Cost effective – no drip drip drip, great feature hands free a PLUS

    eva urban

  56. Cori

    Love the hands-free feature. I don’t want my kids’ grubby hands and my grubby gardening hands on my faucet!

  58. Margheret

    Love the hands free feature- I’m sure my son will remember to always wash his hands with this unique, easy to use faucet!

  66. Doris Calvert

    I love the hands free because it eliminates germs and bacteria on the handles! Love that idea!

  74. Debbie W

    I like the auto shut off. I don’t know how many times I have found my own faucet dripping.

  76. Mandi Mercredi

    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!

  78. Laura Richardson Shumard

    I think the auto on and off is amazing! With little ones in the home that would make my life so much simpler.

  79. Ann Fantom

    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.

  81. Candice Hull

    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.
    thank you for the chance to win

  84. Adrienne gordon

    I like the hands free feature, cuts down on germs and cleaning of the faucet

  86. NT

    I love that its hands free. I need two of these for my double sinked bathroom for the kids!

  87. Luisa

    I love the automatic shut off. I can’t tell you the number of times my son leaves the tap dripping

  88. Becky

    I love that it is hands free. Just tap and water is running. And I also love that it will help conserve water.

  89. Becky

    I love how you tap and the water is running. No having to touch faucet taps with your hands.

    • Becky

      Sorry I didn’t mean to post two comments. I thought the first one didn’t post.

  90. 409cope

    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.

  91. Shana Almeida

    Fantastic for those messy diaper changes…who wants to touch a faucet after that? :)

  94. Little Miss Kate

    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.

  97. SueSueper

    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! :-)

  98. Shairbearg

    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;

  99. Anne W

    I love the hands-free. No more trying to get the faucet on without making it messy.

  100. mary fanara coleman

    I like that you can tap anywhere on the spout or handle to turn the faucet on;

  104. nikkioconnor @mybabyangelface

    Easy to turn on and off without making the handle too dirty!

  105. Katrina Brady

    Favorite feature is hands free. Awesome when you have yucky hands from handling meat or anything sticky

  110. Jackie

    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

  111. karen

    i love this, i work in a hospital so i know how icky faucets can get so this is fantastic.

  112. Amber Y

    My favorite feature is the temp control. It’s so easy to accidentally make the water too hot so this is a great feature.

  114. Caryn s

    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!

  118. abrennan

    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.

  126. Lisa Bolduc

    i like how it automatically shuts off within seconds once you remove your hands

  129. Jenn

    This would be great in my place. My husband is a mechanic, and is pretty greasy when he gets home lol