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Single-use paper towels offer a more hygienic way to dry hands after washing conclude scientists

The latest study upholds over 15 years of independent research demonstrating how air dryers disperse microbes while paper towels stop them. A new study has found that electric hand dryers spread microbes much more than paper hand towels. It concludes ...

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Post-pandemic pressures reshape commercial restrooms worldwide

Survey of architects and interior designers across the U.S., Europe and Asia shows increased sanitation protocols, demand for touchless features and growing need for space. Excel Dryer, Inc. partnered with MetrixLab, a global market research leader operating in 90 countries, ...

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Art, innovation and sustainability: Excel Dryer’s triple win

Prestigious Loop Design Awards spotlight the company’s leadership in eco-conscious design, community partnerships and product excellence. Excel Dryer, Inc., inventor of the touchless, high-speed XLERATOR® Hand Dryer, has been honoured with three prestigious recognitions at the 2025 Loop Design Awards, ...

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New global survey shares post pandemic perceptions of commercial restrooms

The pandemic changed the world forever. While wearing masks and social distancing are now optional, one critical habit remains: proper handwashing, which includes thorough drying. People are washing their hands at an unprecedented rate, and that puts the restroom experience ...

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Mitsubishi Electric expands Wave range with new Black hands-under dryer

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its new Wave® u02 Black hands-under dryer to provide architects and facilities managers with a broad range of aesthetic choices when specifying hand dryers from the company’s leading Wave® range. The new model uses the company’s ...

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Excel Dryer pioneers blueprint for healthy and sustainable workplaces of the future

Excel Dryer, a global leader in touchless hand hygiene solutions, recently unveiled a comprehensive office expansion and renovation project. This initiative, rooted in the company’s mission to lead through innovation, aimed to merge beauty, health, wellness and sustainability into its ...

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Inefficient hand dryers cost UK firms almost a quarter of a billion pounds in wasted energy every year

Inefficient hand dryers could be costing UK businesses up to £234 million per year, according to a study* conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene. Initial Washroom Hygiene researched 689 hand dryers that were photographed on walls in April 2023.  Analysis of ...

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