Touchless bathroom bins compared
Touchless sensor bins versus pedal and open bins for the bathroom: hygiene, size and what to choose.
Open bins
Cheap and simple, but waste stays visible and smells escape. Rarely the right choice for a bathroom.
Pedal bins
Hands-free and lidded, but the pedal needs floor space in front of the bin and the mechanism can be noisy.
Touchless sensor bins
A sensor opens the lid when your hand approaches, so you never touch it, and the lid closes again on its own. It works well in tight spaces because nothing sticks out in front.
Size for a bathroom
Bathroom waste is light, so a compact bin is usually enough and easier to place beside a vanity or toilet.
BathLuxe Sense holds 8 L and stands 29.5 cm tall and 18 cm wide.