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Hand Dryers VS Paper Towels

Paper Towels vs. Hand Dryers

Germs are attracted to wet hands, and research has shown that air dryers have the potential to spread germs through the air. Find out how the evidence supports paper towels as the most effective and hygienic way to dry hands.
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The Case for Paper Towels


Not only are paper towels more hygienic than air dryers, they are consumers' preferred option. Research shows nearly 70% of Americans would prefer using paper towels over air dryers in public restrooms.
 
One study found that a jet air dryer dispersed 190 times more germs than paper towels. Read more from Cleveland Clinic.

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By the Numbers



Four in five common infections are spread by hands, according to the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. Drying hands completely with paper towels reduces the chances of re-contaminating them with germs like the new coronavirus.

 
Bacteria colonies form after being exposed to hand dryer air for just 30 seconds, according to the American Society for Microbiology. Choosing paper towels can help avoid this risk.
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