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Vaask | 2020-2021
Vaask | 2020-2021
 


Designers: Vaask LLC., Austin, Texas USA
Manufacturer: Vaask LLC., Austin, Texas USA


Studies show a large swath of humanity does not wash their hands as frequently or thoroughly as they should, no matter how often they’re reminded. A leading study found nearly one-third of those observed didn’t wash with soap after using the bathroom, and 95% of those who did use soap didn’t wash long enough to kill most germs. And while handwashing rates have improved slightly compared to pre-pandemic levels, humans are well known for backsliding once the novelty of a situation has worn off. 

As the pandemic becomes endemic and workers return to offices, we all can agree the novelty has worn off. The pandemic exposed the design failure of traditional hand sanitizer options — always-empty automatic dispensers, inaccurate sensors that create constant messes and drips, and foul-smelling gels that dry out hands. With so many issues, it's no surprise that many people avoid hand sanitizer, even though our hands transmit 80% of illnesses. 

Built to last, the Vaask touchless hand sanitizing fixture features an online dashboard and app alerting housekeeping and maintenance staffs when it's time to refill, ensuring dispensers always stay filled. A superior solution for hand hygiene, Vaask is an easy, cost-effective solution that significantly reduces germ transmission. Vaask also makes hand hygiene desirable, thanks to its minimalist design and elegant construction that looks at home in any space. 

Vaask's features include: - AC power or power-over-ethernet. (No batteries required.) - Cast aluminum construction; 5-year warranty - Options for custom colors, metals and graphics to showcase your company's commitment to cleanliness - PalmPilot sensor that precisely detects hands - Large capacity; refillable with any sanitizer gel, saving your company up to 65% on monthly sanitizer costs. - Recessed, wall-mounted or freestanding options - LED array attracts users Behind each of Vaask's differentiating features is a focus on advanced technology, designed to create a reliable experience. Vaask incorporates a high-end stepper motor and peristaltic pump, ensuring that it dispenses the correct amount of sanitizer every time. 

Also, Vaask’s proprietary PalmPilot sensor eliminates drips and mess. The PalmPilot technology measures the speed at which light photons leave the sensor and return. Because the component measures speed rather than light, the PalmPilot sensor functions even in spaces where dust can be an issue and detects hands of any shade that would otherwise flummox everyday infrared sensors. Designers can choose from a variety of real metal finishes, as well as replicate wood or marble textures. There's also the option to include logos or graphics on the faceplate and take advantage of infinite color matching. Vaask's endless customization options and eye-catching LEDs serve to attract users, and when a hand-sanitizing dispenser makes people want to use it not just to keep themselves and others healthy, but for the experience alone, then they’re going to use it whether anyone’s watching them or not. And that helps make every one of us healthier. 


Vaask | 2020-2021

Vaask | 2020-2021

Vaask | 2020-2021

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