"Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination"- The Journal of Hospital Infection "The Hygienic Efficacy of Different Hand-Drying Methods ...

Using a public bathroom hand dryer could be doing more harm than good, and there are a range of better alternatives, a biologist has warned ...

The study lends credence to the long-debated issue of paper towels-vs.-air dryers, noting that “many kinds of bacteria ... can be deposited on hands exposed to bathroom hand dryers and that spores ...

Public bathroom hand dryers, often seen as an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to paper towels, may be doing more harm than good. Biologists and health experts warn that these devices can blow ...

When they enter a public restroom, the first thing they do is size up the drying options. If it's a paper towel dispenser, they visibly relax and go about their business. But an electric dryer puts ...

You’re out running errands, and it’s inevitable: You’ll want to wash your hands at some point. Twenty seconds with soap under the water is what you know will help keep you healthy. Hand dryers in many ...