Monthly Archive October 2020

Drying hands the hygienic way

It’s Time to Go Touchless: The No-Touch Hand Drying Solution

Consider all the items a single person touches in one day. On average, research conducted in 2015 showed that the average person touches 140 distinct objects every day. Each of these objects comes with their own set of bacteria — some innocuous and some that can cause viruses and illness. Limiting touches has become more […]

Kelly Reynolds in the Lab holding a sample

Clickbait headlines mislead on paper towel vs. hand dryer debate

23 studies conclude: Hand dryers are as healthy and safe as other drying methods. Recent clickbait articles feature misleading, unsubstantiated and negative information surrounding hand dryers and COVID-19. Now, the truth has emerged. After 23 peer-reviewed studies, one clear conclusion was reached: Dry your hands with paper towels or hand dryers—because they’re equally hygienic. Researchers […]