The truth is, there isn’t a universal answer and the best solution depends on your building, the number of users and your sustainability goals.
Paper towels offer familiar, effective hand drying and are often preferred in certain healthcare environments. That said, they require regular replenishment, generate waste and can leave washrooms looking untidy if disposal bins aren’t emptied frequently.
While paper towels may appear inexpensive initially, the ongoing costs of purchasing stock, replenishment and waste disposal can add up over time.
Today’s commercial hand dryers have come a long way. The modern units we install are energy efficient, fast drying, touch-free, cost effective and designed specifically for busy environments.
Even though hand dryers involved a higher initial investment, they generally have lower long-term operating costs and with this in mind, many organisations are now choosing high-performance dryers as part of their sustainability strategy.
Many businesses have been actively looking to reduce waste for years.
Modern hand dryers help minimise disposable paper use while lowering ongoing consumable requirements. Combined with energy-efficient technology, they can support wider environmental objectives.
We understand every building is different – and the people who use those facilities also have different requirements. It might be the noise of a hand dryer just isn’t suitable for the users, or it could be that there simply isn’t the room to have paper towels and disposal facilities.
This is why Hygenie Washrooms works with customers to recommend the most appropriate solution based on usage, budget and user expectations rather than promoting a single approach for every site.
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