Why ThinAir Hand Dryers Are the Ideal Hygiene Solutions for Public Restrooms
In today’s hygiene-conscious world, maintaining clean, safe, and efficient public restrooms is more important than ever. Whether you’re managing a school, stadium, airport, or hospital, restroom technology plays a vital role in the overall experience. The Excel ThinAir® Hand Dryer is more than just a compact drying solution, it’s a game-changer for facilities looking to enhance hygiene, sustainability, and compliance. From its sleek surface-mounted design to ADA compliance and sustainability credentials, the ThinAir hand dryer has set a new standard in restroom hygiene solutions.
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How ThinAir Hand Dryers Improve Hygiene in Public Restrooms
Public restrooms face a common challenge: high traffic and high expectations for cleanliness. The ThinAir hand dryer tackles these issues head-on by eliminating the need for paper towels, which are notorious for clogging toilets and creating messes on restroom floors. In addition to the hygienic benefits, having sustainable options like the ThinAir hand dryer in your restroom helps save the planet by eliminating paper towels. One ton of virgin paper consumes 17 trees, uses 20,000 gallons of water, pollutes 7,000 gallons of water, uses 40 cubic feet of landfill space, and creates more than 3 tons of CO2 emissions.
With a dry time of just 14 seconds, the ThinAir dries hands completely, reducing the chances of bacteria spread due to incomplete drying. Plus, with the optional Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration System, it removes 99.999% of viruses and 99.97% of bacteria from the airstream at 0.3 microns, making it an essential hygiene solution for today’s public restrooms.
Key Features of the Excel ThinAir Hand Dryer
When selecting a hand dryer for public restrooms, it’s important to look beyond just dry time. The ideal solution should combine performance, accessibility, and user comfort, all while supporting sustainability goals. The Excel ThinAir Hand Dryer checks all these boxes and more. Below are the standout features and benefits that make the ThinAir hand dryer an industry-leading choice for modern facilities:
- ADA-Compliant, Surface Mounted Hand Dryers
ThinAir meets the 4″ wall projection requirement when surface mounted, helping facilities stay compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and creating a safer environment for all users, including those with visual impairments. - Customizable Speed, Sound, and Heat Settings
Facility managers can tailor ThinAir’s operation to meet the unique needs of their space. One standout feature is adjustable sound control, crucial for settings like schools where excess noise can be disruptive. - Slim, Modern Design
ThinAir’s sleek, low-profile design fits perfectly into modern architectural spaces. Additionally, various cover options will complement the aesthetic of any restroom environment. - Externally Visible Service LED
Built-in maintenance LED indicators simplify upkeep, ensuring uninterrupted performance.
What Makes ThinAir Hand Dryers Stand Out in Public Restrooms
The Excel ThinAir hand dryer goes beyond aesthetics and ADA compliance. It’s engineered for performance and sustainability with many features and benefits. This surface mounted ADA compliant hand dryer is BuildingGreen Approved®, and facilities using it can earn LEED® credits or points towards WELL certification, making it a smart addition to any green building initiative looking for sustainable options.
The installation of surface mounted hand dryers like the ThinAir contributes to:
- Cost savings of up to 95% compared to paper towels.
- Carbon footprint reduction of up to 88%, even when compared with 100% recycled paper towels, according to a recent Life Cycle Assessment.
- Clean, quiet operation, especially important in places like schools, offices, and healthcare settings.
One of the best ADA hand dryer accessories that can be installed with this hand dryer are our wall guards, which protect your walls from water droplets that can be blown off wet hands by the powerful air stream of our high-speed hand dryers.
Real-World ADA Hand Dryer Reviews: What Customers Say About ThinAir
When the Sabis Collegiate Charter School in Lowell, MA was built, sustainable options and cleanliness were top priorities. Architect John Harris of Harris Associates and his team selected ThinAir Hand Dryers to meet those goals. Prior to using the ThinAir hand dryer, the school used paper towels, which created constant maintenance issues such as clogged toilets, overflowing trash bins, and labor-intensive cleanups.
“They did use the typical paper towels,” Harris says of the Sabis network’s previous policy. “And they found that it was really becoming quite a nightmare maintenance-wise, student health and cleanliness-wise. Students would jam paper towels down the toilets. They love to do that. And so they decided to make a change to go to electric hand dryers. As a result, maintenance costs have gone down. The cleanliness of their restrooms has gone way up.”
This ThinAir hand dryer review proves that installing ThinAir hand dryers results in cleaner restrooms and lower maintenance costs. Having this ADA-compliant hand drying solution in your school will also lead to improved hygiene and air quality while receiving positive feedback from students and staff.
Harris added that this surface mounted hand dryer’s adjustable sound was a major win, especially in educational settings where open-concept restrooms may not have doors. This kind of flexibility and thoughtful design makes this hand dryer the clear choice for any high-traffic, hygiene-focused environment.
Ready to upgrade your facility’s hygiene game? Reach out to us to install this hand dryer in your restrooms.
The Excel ThinAir Hand Dryer: A Smarter, Cleaner Choice for Public Restrooms
In the quest for better commercial restroom hygiene solutions, the ThinAir hand dryer is leading the charge. Its powerful combination of compact design, ADA compliance, customizable features and benefits, and sustainability makes it the ideal choice for modern facilities.
Whether you’re upgrading existing restrooms or planning a new facility, the ThinAir hand dryer helps you deliver a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable experience for every user.