The demands put on safe hygiene solutions in public spaces are higher than ever before. 78% of users have increased expectations on public washrooms to provide a safe environment than before COVID-19, and 61% go as far to say that facilities with unhygienic washrooms make them feel unsafe*..

Paper hand towels are a common hand drying option, but how do you know they are the most hygienic choice?

Our Tork hygiene experts have looked at the science, compared the data and published a white paper. The answer is clear - paper hand towels are better at preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria.

Jet air dryers spread up to 10X more bacteria***

COVID-19 has made people more aware of the health risks of insufficient hygiene, putting pressure on public washrooms to meet visitors’ demands.

Compared to paper hand towels, jet air dryers produce more airborne droplets**,increasing the risk of bacteria spread.

Today, as many as, 41% of users feel unsafe entering a washroom with air dryers*.

Ensure your visitors feel safer – change to Tork paper hand towel solutions.

References

* 2021 Survey conducted by United Minds in cooperation with CINT in March 2021. The survey covered the UK, with a total of 1008 respondents.

** Margas E. et al, J Applied Microbiol, 2013

*** Best et al, J Hosp Infection, 2014