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I’ve heard paper towels are more hygienic than hand dryers. Is that true?

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I’ve heard paper towels are more hygienic than hand dryers. Is that true?

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Several studies have shown this to be false. Please refer to the following study performed by the Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association. According to the study, drying with hand dryers in no more likely to create airborne microorganisms, and in fact it found that the number of microorganisms exiting a hand dryer was 30-75% less than the number entering the hand dryer. The study concluded that hand dryers are perfectly suitable for use in both the healthcare and food service industries.