The New Normal – A Hygienic World

Let’s face it, we are moving into a hygienic and touch-free world. Hygienic ways to enter a building, visit the restroom, look at menus, make payments, greet others…the list is ever growing and goes on and on!

But back to the first point around the entrance…How cam we become more hygienic? Are there ways to be hands-free?

The answer is YES, and for those of you regularly are entering and existing buildings, here are 5 easy and relatively inexpensive ways to go hands-free!

THE HYGIENIC SHORTLIST

  • Brass Keychain Touch Tool– Peel
    • This nifty accessory will not only look like a regular member of your keychain but also doubles as a bottle opener. Hygienic hydration. hat’s a win, win if you ask us!
  • Hands-free door knob by Adapta
    • The Design studio Adapta has been very clever in creating a device that allows people to open common round door knobs using an arm or elbow. The attachment fits directly onto circular handles – usually impossible to grip with just an elbow or arm! 

And as an added BONUS?

  • As an additional level of security the device is printed from thermochromic pigments so it temporarily changes colour when someone touches it with their hands. Pretty cool, huh! 
  • Handy by Matteo Zallio
    • Looking for a multipurpose tool that’s 3D-printed, can be used regularly and is a resilient response to COVID-19 outbreaks? Your answer is Handy! 
  • Hooked Badge Holders
    • Looking for a simple and cost effective way to open that door, elevator, closet, scratch your back… Check these out! Get 10 holders for approx. $120!
  • Forearm shield by FSB
    • Forget hands, forearms are the new ways to open doors. And you can do-so through the FSB Forearm Shield. Simply attach this innovative solution to your door, place your forearm in the holder and voila, open sesame!