Are hand dryers safe?
On One Hand: Hand Dryers Increase BacteriaAccording to a study by the University of Westminster, using hand dryers increases the bacteria on your hands by 254% and on the pads of your fingers by 194%. Another point of concern is that hand dryers have screens that should be changed every one to two weeks, but if this doesn’t happen regularly, bacteria and germs get trapped there and are blown onto your hands when you use the dryer.On the Other: Hand Dryers Reduce WasteWhen we throw away paper towels, they often accumulate in trash cans where microorganisms can easily multiply and cause unsanitary conditions. Some claim that hand dryers can improve the overall health of public restrooms by reducing germs found in trash.Bottom LineHand dryers increase bacteria on your hands and disperse it throughout public bathrooms.
