Hand hygiene is important when preventing the spread of disease. Commercial washrooms are prone to harbouring bacteria and it’s important to offer effective tools to help lower these levels. Hand dryers were created to ensure users had a way to dry their hands without having to use disposable hand towels, helping the environment and stopping the spread of germs through touch. In this guide, we’re going to look at how hand dryers work and answer some of the most common FAQS.
How do hand dryers work?
Hand dryers work by producing warm air through a heating coil made up of Nichrome (a hybrid of chromium and nickel). Air is taken out of the environment and passed through this heating element, warming it up to around 50 degrees higher than existing room temperature. This warm air is then blown out of the device through a tube or vent. Hands are placed in the path of the warm air and the warmth and pressure evaporate water from wet hands.
Are hand dryers more eco-friendly?
The electricity consumption for regular hand dryers is typically around 2200 watts, however, there are energy-saving devices that reduce this to 1600 watts. Most new electric hand dryers have infra-red motion sensors installed in them to detect when hands are placed underneath for drying, automatically tuning the dryer on and off to prevent wasting electricity.
Are hand dryers more sanitary?
Hand dryer filters are 99.97% efficient in removing particles from air used for drying hands, reducing the number of disease-causing germs in the air. Some hand dryers have also made it possible for air to be released at 400 mph, which helps sterilize the air before being released into the atmosphere.
Previously, there had been some debate over the effectiveness of hand dryers improving levels of hygiene. This stemmed from the notion that these devices circulate the same air over and over again. Although this was true of older models, new hand dryers utilise High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to combat this issue.
Best hand dryers - Commercial
With a wide range of hand dryers on the market, it can be difficult to find the right one for your commercial needs. The first thing you need to consider is what your priorities are. At QBIC Washrooms, our hand dryers are helpfully sorted into product types allowing you to filter by what you need including hand & face dryers, eco hand dryers, compact hand dryers, quick dry and vandal resistant dryers.
We also stock many of the leading hand dryer brands including Dyson, Warner Howard, Bobrick and Biodrier.
One of the most popular choices for high traffic washrooms is the Dyson Airblade, an innovative design available in 3 different series - Airblade V, Airblade dB and Airblade Tap. The unusual V-shaped profile is designed to work in even small washrooms, drying hands in 10-12 seconds and saving up to 69% on running costs compared to other dryers.
At QBIC Washrooms, we’re here to help you find the right washroom products for your business. We check our prices constantly to ensure we are unbeaten and offer next day delivery on orders placed before 2 pm. Looking to bulk buy hand dryers? Contact us to find out about our bulk buy discounts.
