The Blow-By-Blow

New Global Trends in Commercial Restroom Design: A Continuing Education Guide for Design Professionals

Commercial restrooms are undergoing a global transformation, shaped by heightened expectations for cleanliness, wellness, sustainability, and long-term cost efficiency. Design professionals today face more pressure than ever to specify products and systems that meet evolving user needs while aligning with building performance standards such as LEED, WELL, and new client-driven sustainability goals. To support this […]

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Balancing Sound and Dry Time with XLERATOR’s Adjustable Controls

When it comes to designing a modern, high-traffic restroom, both performance and user comfort are top priorities. A great bathroom hand dryer must dry hands quickly and hygienically, but it should also blend seamlessly into the environment without adding disruptive noise. That’s where Excel Dryer’s electric hand dryer innovation shines. With the XLERATOR® hand dryer, […]

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Why Integrated Sink Systems are Revolutionizing Hand Hygiene in Public Restrooms

Public restrooms are undergoing a transformation, not just in design, but in how they deliver hygiene, sustainability, and efficiency. Integrated sink systems, like the D|13 Group’s D|VERSE and D|COR series featuring Excel Dryer’s XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer, are redefining what it means to create a modern, touchless, and cost-effective restroom environment. These innovations allow users to […]

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The D|VERSE Integrated Sink System Featuring the XLERATORsync Hand Dryer Wins a Major Facilities’ Reader’s Choice Award

Innovation, efficiency, and sustainable restroom fixtures and equipment have long been the cornerstones of Excel Dryer’s product philosophy. In an era where facility managers and building designers are rethinking how spaces can support hygiene, cost savings, and environmental responsibility, Excel Dryer continues to lead the way. Recently, that commitment to progress was recognized when their […]

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How the XLERATORsync Improves Restroom Maintenance and Reduces Costs

In today’s facilities, efficiency, hygiene, and sustainability are no longer optional, they’re expected. Maintenance teams and building managers face increasing pressure to provide cleaner, greener, and more cost-effective restrooms without adding to operational workloads. That’s where Excel Dryer’s XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer, featured in D|13 Group’s D|VERSE and D|COR Integrated Sink Systems, comes in. Engineered to […]

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How The Log Cabin Elevates Guest Experience with XLERATOR Hand Dryers

When it comes to hosting unforgettable weddings and events, every detail counts, including the restroom experience. Guests expect clean, hygienic, and efficient facilities that match the quality of the venue itself. The Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a premier wedding and event venue serving between 60,000 and 70,000 guests each year, understands this better than […]

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The Role of Hand Dryers in Reducing Paper Waste and Deforestation

In today’s world, where sustainability is top of mind, even small decisions, like how we dry our hands, have significant environmental consequences. The choice between paper towels and hand dryers impacts not only operational costs but also the health of our planet. Paper towels may seem convenient, but they come with hidden costs: paper waste, […]

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Sustainable, Aesthetically Pleasing Sink System Recognized with GOOD DESIGN Award for Innovation in Commercial Restroom Design

The D|13 Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer has been honored with a 2024 GOOD DESIGN® Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the design industry. Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, these awards have celebrated excellence […]

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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 […]

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The Hygiene Benefits of Using ThinAir Hand Dryers in Restroom Renovations

When it comes to restroom renovations, hygiene has become one of the most critical priorities for architects, facility managers, and business owners. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened awareness of how easily germs spread in public spaces, and now, touchless technology and sustainable solutions are in high demand. One simple yet highly impactful upgrade is the installation […]

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