Dezeen promotion: infra-red wall-mounted taps and touchless flush controls are just some of the solutions Geberit has for the post-coronavirus hospitality industry.
The Swiss bathroom manufacturer already produces hygienic touch-free options, and has a range of easy-to-clean finishes and products.
Coronavirus can be spread by touching a surface an infected person has come into contact with, and the virus can survive on ceramics and steel for days.
"This has been responsible for a huge shift in consumer behaviour," said Geberit.
"According to research, 80 per cent of consumers expect to now change the way they engage with publicly available technology."

Geberit reported an "unprecedented demand" for its touchless range, which it has been producing for years. The brand's Brenta and Piave range of taps are activated by infra-red sensors, removing the need for handles that have to be turned or twisted. Geberit's Sigma80 and Sigma10 toilets use the same technology to flush automatically, removing another potential infection point.
"Making the washroom space touchless wherever possible will be a huge consideration for hotels, particularly in high footfall public areas," said the company.
Less technology-focused but no less advanced is Geberit's range of hygienic surfaces. The company has developed KeraTect Glaze, a surface finish that is non-porous to make cleaning easier.
"Solutions such as this not only help maintain high levels of ...