Hello, Joe.
My name is Robin and I am a freshman in college attending Jamestown University. I am writing a research paper on hand dryers and this is my thesis: Although the 'Green Generation' really appreciates the eco-friendly alternative to hand dryers, they should become aware that they greatly affect your hygiene. I realize that you are an expert on hand dryers and was wondering if you could give me any information on this topic.
Thank you!
Hi, Robin!
WeIl, this is a hot topic for sure!
Independent
studies show that hand dryers and paper towels are about the same when it comes
to hygiene.
Studies funded by industries tend to show that their industry
is better. The paper towel industry has done a really good job painting
hand dryers as un-hygienic.
Here are some resources and some of hand dryer manufacturers’ rebuttals that will help you decide for yourself.
Here are some resources and some of hand dryer manufacturers’ rebuttals that will help you decide for yourself.
At this link, http://www.restroomdirect.com/news.aspx, I would first read this article:
On Hand Dryer vs paper Towel Studies, the Media, and Thinking for Yourself
December 1, 2014
You will see this link at the bottom of the article and it has a lot of resources on it.:
On that page you will find a little video done by Dyson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKxT1k1cmXc
Excel Dryer references some hygiene studies which you can see here:
Best of luck with your paper.
Please let me know if you have any questions.