How Product Innovation Elevates Bathroom Hygiene

Design and hygiene are inseparable in the bathroom. The most elegant spaces are not just visually refined. They are built to stay clean, easy to maintain, and pleasant long term use.

At Swisswerkz, we believe that true luxury comes with both hygiene and thoughtful designs in harmony. One example is Villeroy & Boch, whose century-long mastery of ceramics extends beyond aesthetics and into the science of surface innovation.

1. Antibac: Infused Protection

Cleanliness that begins at the surface.
Villeroy & Boch’s Antibac glaze integrates silver ions directly into the ceramic material, creating a permanent antibacterial effect that reduces bacterial growth by over 99.9%.

Unlike temporary surface coatings that wear off with use, Antibac’s protection lasts for the product’s entire lifetime. Its proven hygiene performance has earned recognition from German hospitals, winning an award that affirms its effectiveness in the most demanding environments.

2. CeramicPlus: Cleaning Enabler

Another step forward in hygiene innovation is CeramicPlus, a hydrophobic surface finish.
Instead of spreading across the surface, water droplets form beads and roll away, carrying dirt and residues along with it. This reduces the need for high frequency cleaning and harsh cleaning agents.

Tested through a 10-year simulation, CeramicPlus has shown outstanding durability. It’s resistant to common bathroom cleaners (except strong alkalis and abrasives), making it practical for home use and high usage commercial spaces.

3. Synergy Between Innovations

Well designed bathroom products boast features that complement, enable and/or enhance one another when incorporated together. It shows thoughtfulness and anticipates the user’s needs beyond the basic function. Take Villeroy & Boch’s water closets for example. When combined, Antibac, CeramicPlus, and the rimless toilet design create a powerful hygiene system. The rimless form eliminates hidden areas where dirt and bacteria can accumulate, while the antibacterial and dirt-repellent technologies simplifies the cleaning process while ensuring that the surface stays cleaner for longer.

Clinical testing have demonstrated a reduction in bacteria of more than 99.9% within just two hours, a clear testament to how thoughtful engineering and surface science play a key role in bathroom hygiene.

At Swisswerkz, Hygiene Meets Design

As the exclusive retail distributor of Villeroy & Boch in Singapore, Swisswerkz brings these innovations closer to homeowners, architects, designers, and developers who value hygiene as much as design.

Whether you’re designing a home bathroom or specifying fittings for large-scale developments, our team supports you with technical expertise and a portfolio of products from various brands that deliver cleanliness and comfort.

You can explore these details at our showroom in Singapore, or at our authorised sellers.

📍Villeroy & Boch Flagship Showroom: 37 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore 089001

📍33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-33, Singapore 408868

Other authorised sellers:

→ Bacera: 714 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389628
→ Bathworld Pte Ltd: 201 Henderson Rd, #03-14/15, Singapore 159545
→ Home and Bathroom: 566 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329883
→ Inzwerkz: 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-33, Singapore 408868
→ Lucky Khoon: 24 Boon Lay Wy, #01-72 Tradehub 21, Singapore 609969
→ Lucky Khoon: 1 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #01-01/02/03/04/05, Enterprise One, Singapore 415934