If you own a business, then you probably already know how cold and flu germs can affect worker productivity and attendance. In some cases, one virus can spread quickly, making the entire office ill. If you want to offer your workers better hygiene and reduce the spread of germs, especially in your restrooms, then you should consider making the switch from paper towels to automatic hand dryers.
More Hygienic Cleanup
If you own a small business and you and your employees take turns cleaning the office bathroom, cleaning up used paper towels and having to touch the dispenser in order to replace new towel rolls may increase the risk of being exposed to germs. However, installing automatic hand dryers may lower the risk because of their touchless features. As a result, all they require is the occasional wipe down with a clean towel and a non-abrasive cleanser.
Paper Towel Waste Can Be Unsanitary
When your employees dry their hands with paper towels, they may come in contact with used ones when they dispose of them in the trash. If your trash cans have a swinging lid with no foot pedal, this may cause individuals’ hands to come in contact with it, increasing the risk of picking up cold or flu germs. Automatic hand dryers can help eliminate this issue, as paper towels will no longer be necessary for your restroom.
Air Drying Is Usually More Efficient
The office restroom is a common place for cold and flu germs to breed, so the less time your employees spend in there and the fewer surfaces they have to touch once they have washed their hands, the lesser the chance they will come into contact with germs. Hand dryers that use motion sensors and dry the hands quickly may allow your employees to spend less time in a small space where viruses and germs may be lurking.
Cold and flu germs can have a negative effect on your business. However, installing automatic hand dryers may increase hygiene and protect the good health of your employees.
