An electric hand dryer is an electronic machine that uses a heating element and an air blower to dry hands after a hand wash. Such a machine is most commonly used in public toilets and other public areas as a cost-effective alternative to paper towels.
It was considered a luxury by many during its early times but
has proved its importance as a necessity to encourage good hygiene. The daily
use of a hand dryer has many advantages and benefits. Here are a few reasons
why you should prefer them over hand- or paper towels.
- Speed – Probably the
biggest USP of an electric hand dryer is its
ability to provide super-fast drying time and avoiding long queues as they are
most commonly installed in public places. You can usually be good to go in less
than 10 seconds which is brilliant for high traffic areas. Fixing and
maintenance are also quick if you do run into any problems. Hand dryers are
quick and easy to maintain and it can take as little as a few minutes to finish
the job.
- Hygiene – Single-use
paper towels create a lot of mess and waste which the electric hand dryers get
rid of. They provide a hygienic alternative as there is little to no risk of
cross-infection from used towels.
- Cost – Automatic
dryers prove to be cost-effective in the long run. They save money by
eliminating the need to purchase paper towels regularly and require low
maintenance as well as compared to paper towel dispensers. Then, there are the
savings from not spending on garbage bins full of used paper towels, picking them
off the floor or fixing issues caused by towels being flushed.
- Environment-Friendly - When
deployed on a large scale, these machines eliminate a huge amount of waste by
saving the number of paper towels being used, in turn saving the number of trees
being cut. They are without any doubt the greener option.
- Noise – Modern electric
hand dryers have come a long way from loud, cumbersome machines and now
offer a silent and efficient experience.
All these reasons come together to make electric hand dryers the go-to choice for retail, commercial as well as corporate
establishments.
