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When it comes to restroom hygiene, what you use to dry your hands is just as important as washing them. Businesses often focus on soap and sanitizers, but the hand-drying method you choose can significantly impact cleanliness, safety, and the spread of germs throughout your facility.
At EZ Office Products, we help businesses create cleaner, safer workplaces — and that’s why we strongly recommend paper towels over air dryers.
Here’s why.
1. Wet Hands Spread More Germs
Studies show that bacteria spread much more easily from wet hands than dry ones. The faster hands are dried, the less chance germs have to transfer to:
- Door handles
- Counters
- Faucets
- Breakroom surfaces
- Shared equipment
Paper towels dry hands quickly and thoroughly — while many air dryers leave hands partially damp, increasing contamination risk.
2. Air Dryers Can Spread Bacteria Into the Air
High-speed air dryers blow powerful streams of air that can lift bacteria from restroom floors and surrounding surfaces, dispersing them into the air and across nearby areas. This creates a wider contamination zone, increasing exposure risk for everyone in the restroom.
Paper towels absorb moisture and bacteria, removing them from hands instead of redistributing them into the air.
3. Paper Towels Physically Remove Bacteria
Paper towels don’t just dry — they wipe away germs.
The friction created while drying hands physically removes bacteria and viruses that may remain after washing. Air dryers simply move air around the hands and cannot remove remaining germs.
4. Cleaner Restrooms and Fewer Complaints
Paper towel systems also help maintain a cleaner restroom environment:
- Less water splashed on counters and floors
- Reduced slip hazards
- Better odor control
- Faster restroom turnover during busy hours
Cleaner restrooms lead to fewer complaints and a better overall impression of your business.
5. The Better Choice for Professional Environments
For offices, healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants, and retail locations, paper towels offer:
- Faster hand drying
- Better hygiene compliance
- Reduced cross-contamination
- Higher user satisfaction
That’s why many professional and healthcare settings rely on paper towels as their primary hand-drying solution.
Final Thoughts
At EZ Office Products, we believe that a clean restroom is a reflection of a professional business. Choosing paper towels over air dryers is a simple, cost-effective way to improve hygiene, safety, and customer confidence.
If you’re looking to upgrade your restroom supplies or need reliable paper towel solutions, our team is here to help.
EZ Office Products — Making Clean Simple.