A new study has found that a typical air-based hand dryer leaves more germs on poorly washed hands than paper towels. The ...

Washing your grubby mitts is one of the best ways to cut your chances of getting sick and spreading harmful germs to others, but a new study may make you think twice before you use air hand dryers in ...

"Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination"- The Journal of Hospital Infection "The Hygienic Efficacy of Different Hand-Drying Methods ...

Hand dryers in public washrooms are often thought of as a cleaner and eco-friendly option compared to paper towels. But the truth is a little unsettling. These machines do not draw in fresh or ...

In the pursuit of cleaner, safer public restrooms, hand dryers have long faced a unique challenge: how to effectively kill germs in fast-moving air. Traditional germicidal technologies—like UV lights ...