Paper had towels or hot air dryers?
"Clean hands are safe hands" as the World Health
Organisation points out, with many illness being transferred via hands.
The purpose of washing your hands is to reduce the risk and is a key
element of personal hygiene. But what about after you wash you hands, is
a paper towel better or using a hot air dryer?
The European Tissue Paper Industry Association (yes there really is such a thing) is clearly in favor of paper hand towels stating certain studies which demonstrate that using absorbent towels to dry hands is more hygienic.
These studies also state that hot air dryers with or without uv lighting are not as effective in removing bacteria.
Theses studies are however carried on behalf on The European Paper Industry Association which clearly is going to publish data which protects it's industry.
In our review of the dyson air blade, the manufactures state that "The air blade uses considerably less energy than most hand dryers-up to 80 per cent less plus it's more hygienic because it purifies the air before blowing it onto hands (passing through a hospital grade filter)."
So clear as mud then? Well, one thing most offices choosing need to take into account is personal preference. But a more importan factor that needs to taken into account is the amount of moisture left on the hands after drying, most hot air dryers are not as effective at drying as clean and absorbent paper towels, also the air stream on the hot air dryers can become contaminated. If the skin is to be thoroughly dried after washing to remove any remaining bacteria most people would say paper towels are better. The usual method of putting your hands under a hand dryer then having to wipe them again on your trousers or elsewhere is not hygenic.
Want to find out more.. contact us now.
ICS Cleaning are an eco friendly office cleaning company in the UK; we place a great deal on selecting the right staff, ensuring they have excellent ongoing training and support, so we can be sure we deliver excellent cleaning standards day in day out.
Find out more by getting an online quote now!
Clean hands are safe hands" as the World Health Organisiation
The European Tissue Paper Industry Association (yes there really is such a thing) is clearly in favor of paper hand towels stating certain studies which demonstrate that using absorbent towels to dry hands is more hygienic.
These studies also state that hot air dryers with or without uv lighting are not as effective in removing bacteria.
Theses studies are however carried on behalf on The European Paper Industry Association which clearly is going to publish data which protects it's industry.
In our review of the dyson air blade, the manufactures state that "The air blade uses considerably less energy than most hand dryers-up to 80 per cent less plus it's more hygienic because it purifies the air before blowing it onto hands (passing through a hospital grade filter)."
So clear as mud then? Well, one thing most offices choosing need to take into account is personal preference. But a more importan factor that needs to taken into account is the amount of moisture left on the hands after drying, most hot air dryers are not as effective at drying as clean and absorbent paper towels, also the air stream on the hot air dryers can become contaminated. If the skin is to be thoroughly dried after washing to remove any remaining bacteria most people would say paper towels are better. The usual method of putting your hands under a hand dryer then having to wipe them again on your trousers or elsewhere is not hygenic.
Want to find out more.. contact us now.
ICS Cleaning are an eco friendly office cleaning company in the UK; we place a great deal on selecting the right staff, ensuring they have excellent ongoing training and support, so we can be sure we deliver excellent cleaning standards day in day out.
Find out more by getting an online quote now!
Clean hands are safe hands" as the World Health Organisiation
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