The first thing to keep in mind when specifying a Behind Mirror System is the user experience.

While many traditional behind the mirror designs exist, if they fail to provide a pleasant and hygienic handwashing experience, the product’s reputation can suffer.

This leaves users frustrated and inconvenienced by a process that should be effortless.


Key factors to consider with behind mirror systems

Ergonomic behind mirror system for commercial washrooms

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Since most washroom fittings, like taps, paper towel dispensers, hand dryers, and soap dispensers, are integrated into a behind mirror system, clear indicators would greatly assist users in navigating these features with ease.

Traditional behind the mirror systems without clear indicators for taps and other fittings can make it frustrating for users to quickly wash their hands.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics should also be carefully considered when specifying traditional behind the mirror systems separately from other washroom products. For instance, positioning all hand drying fittings behind the mirror allows water droplets to flow directly into the wash basin.

In contrast, mounting hand dryers away from the system forces users to walk across the floor with wet hands, causing water to drip and creating potential hazards.
 

Quality of design

Design is important, not only in terms of the quality of materials used but also in assessing the potential risks of certain configurations, such as mirrors that open like cupboard doors.

Poorly designed or constructed traditional behind the mirror systems may sag and lose alignment over time. If installed in line with the ceiling, this could lead to mirrors chipping or becoming damaged as the system deteriorates.

Row of gold finished taps under a behind mirror system

Behind mirror products and maintenance

Opting for individual soap bottles for each wash station instead of a cartridge soap system that supplies multiple stations can take up valuable space that could be used for other purposes, like fitting hand dryers and paper towel dispensers.

Additionally, to maintain WELL compliance, cleaning teams must wash and sanitise each bottle before refilling it with soap and priming the soap lines, adding to the maintenance effort.