Tailoring Smart Washroom Solutions for Different Industries

Smart washroom solutions allow businesses to enhance their customer experience, improve operational efficiencies, and meet their sustainability goals. But with every industry having their own set of unique requirements, how can the innovative technology address everyone’s specific needs? The answer is versatility. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the solutions can be tailored to the wants of any sector, allowing businesses to manage their restroom facilities, in a way that suits them.

Understanding Smart Washroom Solutions

Smart washroom solutions integrate cutting-edge technology with sensor driven IoT platforms to upgrade traditional restroom facilities and improve the washroom experience.

Communicating with FM teams in real time, features like touchless fittings, usage data, predictive maintenance alerts, and resource optimization work together to enhance cleanliness, streamline operations, reduce running costs, and boost user satisfaction.

Different industries, different needs

But not all industries have the same needs when it comes to washroom facilities.

In a busy airport, round-the-clock cleaning is top priority, with large manpower needed to cover vast areas, day and night, based on schedules that can change hourly.

High end hotels on the other hand may be more concerned with providing the very best user experience, with consumables stocked up and the space looking pristine, to maintain the highest possible standards.

So how can the providers of Smart washroom technology offer a solution that satisfies the very different needs of very different sectors?

A versatile solution

The answer is versatility. Smart washroom technology can be handpicked by customers to match their own unique needs and requirements. Solutions can be added alone, focusing on just one particular area, or added as part of a bigger system. The technology can also be retrofitted, allowing it to be added onto, or integrated into, existing washroom infrastructure, at a minimal cost.

VERTECO remains at the forefront of versatile Smart washroom technology, thanks to their wide range of innovative solutions, all of which are customizable to meet the diverse needs of different industries.

We take a look at some of the sectors utilizing Smart washroom technology to meet their individual needs.

Managing high footfall in busy malls

Shopping malls in the Middle East are very busy places year-round. Keeping washrooms clean, well-stocked, and operational while catering to high visitor numbers can be tricky.

Smart washroom solutions help mall FM teams stay on top of demand by providing real-time data on usage patterns. Occupancy sensors can be added which detect exact visitor numbers, triggering alerts to staff when extra attention is needed. Display boards can alert shoppers to busy washrooms, directing them to quieter, nearby facilities. Cubicle occupancy sensors can even be added to individual stalls, guiding the user to free cubicles, improving the flow of people and preventing overcrowding, which can significantly impact overall satisfaction and time spent shopping.

Smart technology can also drastically reduce water wastage in busy commercial spaces. Sensors on taps, toilets and hoses, ensure they only run when needed, reducing flow rate and the amount of water wasted. Waterless urinals address flush wastage, perhaps the most excessive waste of water in a public bathroom, not only making big impact on water consumption, but offering a more hygienic experience.

Elevating user satisfaction in high-end hotels

In a 5-star hotel, guest satisfaction is paramount. With insights into usage patterns, Smart washroom solutions ensure facilities are always fully stocked and as clean as they possibly can be. Smart technology also lends itself to the aesthetic of high-end hotels, blending seamlessly into any interior, providing functionality and demonstrating that an establishment has invested in the very best solutions for users.

Meeting the demands of a global airport

Airports are challenging environments for washroom management due to the sheer volume of passengers and continuously changing operation schedules. Airport washrooms need to be cleaned and restocked multiple times, day and night, without disrupting the flow of passengers.

With sensors providing real-time data on usage and cleaning needs, Smart washrooms provide data that allows airport management to deploy resources more effectively, ensuring that washrooms are clean, stocked, and operational 24/7.

Smart washroom technology also offers significant environmental efficiencies to such vast spaces. Reducing water and energy usage through its efficient systems, the technology helps airports meet their sustainability goals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Enhancing the experience for movie goers

Cinemas present a unique challenge, with short bursts of high traffic between movies. Smart washroom solutions can monitor these fluctuations and adjust services accordingly. Automated schedules can be amended throughout the day to match movie timings, so cleaning is intensified during peak times, ensuring facilities are clean and ready for the sudden influx of users. Additionally, smart dispensers for soap, hand sanitizer, and paper towels monitor the levels of consumables, so supplies are always available, enhancing the overall experience for moviegoers.

The VERTECO advantage

VERTECO remains the region’s leading supplier of Smart washroom technology thanks to their range of customizable solutions, which can adapt to the specific needs of different industries. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the company works closely with clients to understand the unique challenges and opportunities of each environment.

With a focus on sustainability, VERTECO leverages their innovative technology to enhance user experience, improve efficiencies, and improve health and safety of many different public spaces.