Materials for hygiene, your healthy-home essentials

Vitreous china is the quintessential hygienic material of the bathroom. It doesn’t absorb water because of its zero porosity which means that humidity cannot accumulate, thus preventing the build-up of bacteria. In addition, its exclusive enamel means that Roca vitreous china maintains its shine, and its hygienic properties are kept intact, despite the use of disinfectants and abrasive products. Roca’s continuous research has led to the development of innovative materials that enhance the performance of traditional vitreous china. These include Fineceramic® and Senceramic®, both of which ensure a pore-free surface to prevent humidity build-up. Fineceramic® is 40% lighter and 30% more resistant than traditional vitreous china, and is used for basins to prevent the accumulation of dirt. The composition of Senceramic® means that it can be used to make highly antislip shower trays by combining design and new textures, whilst maintaining the outstanding hygienic properties of vitreous china.

The concept of hygiene in the bathroom tends to start with the toilet. Disinfecting a toilet seat to keep your WC germ-free is easy, but the pan’s inner walls may sometimes prove to be rather difficult. Roca has a solution: Rimless toilets. Rimless technology removes the traditional rim through which flushed water flows, and as a result, offers a completely smooth inner surface, without angles where dirt would otherwise build-up. With a Roca rimless toilet, a sponge with a gentle toilet cleaner, is enough to achieve first class hygiene and sanitation.

Another way to achieve a more hygienic bathroom is to minimise hand contact with the WC. This can be done easily with Roca’s touchless flush, EM1. Battery operated and compatible with most toilet cisterns, EM1 has an automatic flush valve and infrared sensor-triggered flush that detects the movement of your hand. With no touch necessary, EM1 helps minimise the spread of germs and bacteria growth. The easy-to-install kit can be adjusted to flush 6/4, 4.5/3 or 4/2 litres, helping you to reduce household water consumption.