Category: Hygiene

How the Pandemic Changed What People Look for in Public Restrooms

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped how people think about hygiene in shared spaces, and nowhere is that shift more visible than in public restrooms. What was once considered a routine stop is now a moment of scrutiny, where users actively evaluate cleanliness, safety, and technology. Today’s restroom users expect more than basic functionality. They want […]

Beyond the Filter: The Role of eHEPA in Enhancing Restroom Hygiene Standards

Modern restroom expectations have evolved fast. What once counted as “clean enough” is no longer the standard, especially in high-traffic commercial spaces where guests, employees, and facility teams are paying closer attention to the full hygiene experience. Today, restrooms are judged on more than appearance. They’re evaluated on air quality, touch-free design, maintenance demands, and […]

The Role of eHEPA Filters in Enhancing Air Hygiene During Cold and Flu Season

As cold and flu season approaches each year, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities face the challenge of keeping environments as healthy as possible. Commercial restrooms, often being high-traffic areas, play a critical role in either limiting or accelerating the spread of viruses and bacteria. While frequent cleaning and sanitization are important, upgrading restroom technology with […]

D|13 Sink System Featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA) Filtration: Popular Choice Winner at the Architizer A+Product Awards

The D|13 Sink System, designed and manufactured by D|13 Group and featuring Excel Dryer’s XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration, has been honored as the Popular Choice Winner in the 2024 Architizer A+Product Awards in the Smart Design & Technology category. Additionally, this innovative touchless sink system was a finalist in the Flexible […]

Power in Your Hands: Hand Dryer Maintenance

If throwing in the towel and switching to touchless hand dryers seems like a daunting prospect, you may be thinking about maintenance—after all, the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer is one serious machine. Yet, rest assured: for all its powerful, high-speed performance, its care is but a breeze. Here, we offer tips for our products’ seamless implementation […]

Restroom Cleanliness: The Good, The Bad and The Dirty

The post-pandemic world has spoken, and the message is clear: restroom cleanliness and hygiene are not just preferences, but imperative demands across the globe. As the public continues to expect cleaner, more hygienic facilities, facility managers and business owners are demanding products that help them meet the mark.  William Gagnon, COO of Excel Dryer, reflects […]

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Excel Dryer Wins Two Sustainable Product Awards at the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards

Underscoring its commitment to impactful, purpose-driven innovation, Excel Dryer has been honored with two Sustainable Product Awards as part of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate companies that demonstrate a commitment to sustainable business practices, innovative environmental initiatives, and leadership in reducing […]