What insights did the hygiene poll provide about the general public?
Looking at our hygiene poll, 45% of respondents were most concerned about health and hygiene risks in public and shared restrooms. 54% of people prefer to dry their hands with paper towels and 59% believed it to be the fastest hand drying method. 94% of respondents replied they always wash their hands after using the restroom. We know that what people say and what people do are often quite different as many studies have shown. We asked them how often they felt other people washed their hands and over 80% felt it was 60% of the time or less. When asked about after blowing their nose, touching food or money, the reported rate dropped to 40-60%, so you can imagine what the actual habits were. Do you know of any other studies that have been conducted that add insight or support to your results? ATP testing, a staple in the foodservice industry, is starting to really gain momentum in our industry. It measures the presence of an enzyme found in all living cells and is a good indicator of the
