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How To Improve Hand Hygiene In Your Workplace With Scott®

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Why are jet air hand dryers less hygienic than paper towels?

42%

Dirtier to the touch

Jet air dryers can increase germs on fingers up to 42%

Your hands may actually be more contaminated than before you washed them

1,000x

Dirtier surfaces

Jet air dryer surfaces can harbour more bacteria

Jet air dryers can have up to 1,000 times more bacteria on their surface compared to paper towel dispensers.

6.5ft

Dirtier environments

Jet air dryers disperse water droplets

When drying your hands with a jet air dryer, water droplets that could contain bacteria and germs are blown into the air, traveling as far as 6.5 feet and lingering in the air for up to 15 minutes.

Now ask yourself: Are jet air dryers blowing your good hygiene practices?

Jet air dryers vs. Paper towels

The science is clear: single-use paper towels are a more effective and hygienic way to dry your hands after washing.

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Kimberly-Clark Professional hand-drying solutions help to reduce the spread of germs.

Consider these key features when selecting the right hand-drying system for your workplace:

Key Features

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