Hand dryers are one of the most important washroom accessories in a commercial or public bathroom. A hand dyer offers hygienic, low maintenance, and sustainable method of drying hands in commercial bathrooms. Since their inception, hand dryers have come a long way, with the traditional push hand dryer now being succeeded by more innovative automatic hand dryers with infrared sensors.
This article aims to enlighten you on the importance of a hand dryer as commercial /public bathroom equipment. In addition, you will also be enlightened on some of the best quality hand dryers that are well recommended for commercial or public bathrooms, with signposting to some frequently asked questions and answers.
How do automatic hand dryers work and where to get them?
An automatic hand dryer is built with an infrared sensor that constantly sends radio waves out within a specific range to detect hand motion. The sensors are activated by the presence of motion which then triggers the motor. The machine pulls air into the system from the vents through several filters. Once the air reaches the motor, it is forced out at a specific speed of about 190m/s. The air on its way out passes over heating elements and is funnelled out through a nuzzle into your hands.
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Importance of a hand dryer as a commercial /public bathroom equipment
The following are some of the relevance of using hand dryers in a commercial or public bathroom
⦁ Hygiene and cleanliness
Hand drying is as important as hand washing. Experts of public health have explained that hand drying helps to reduce the likelihood of re-infection. Damp hands can increase the risk of germ transmission by 50% since germs thrive well in moisture. By providing hand dryers in your commercial facility, you can rest assured that proper hygiene is being implemented to prevent the spread of bacteria among your employees and your customers. In addition, automatic hand dryers or electric hand dryers which do not require touching ensures that the chance of contamination is reduced to the barest minimum. Hand dryers also have a built-in hair filter which protects the hand dryer from dust, ensuring that only clean air is blown out for hand drying.
⦁ Cost-effectiveness
When it comes to implementing hand dryers for hand drying in a commercial or public facility, hand dryer machines are essentially less expensive. When compared to the paper towel, a hand dryer have a lower cost of purchase and maintenance. Hand dryer machines do not require additional treatment or refills. Although the cost of purchase of a hand dryer is high, eventual use saves cost since you will not have to refill it or pay for maintenance continually.
⦁ Less waste
Using a hand dryer in your company will indeed create less waste from usage. Since it only works by just blowing hot or cold air into the hands of the user. In contrast, paper towel creates many waste products and results in a severe challenge in controlling the waste. It does not lead to loitering items around the public bathrooms like in paper towel usage. By just blowing hot air on the hand, hand dryers do not need an extra material and, as such, do not produce waste.
⦁ Environmentally friendly
Hand dryers are energy efficient. Using hand dryers in commercial places reduces the need for paper towels. Hand air dryer produce less carbon dioxide emission, and this is what industries tend to lean towards when starting up business practices. Thanks to the anti-noise feature, they produce less noise, so even if your washroom is close to an exam hall or office space, you will have no problem using a toilet hand dryer.
⦁ Convenience
A clean washroom is crucial when it comes to improving the user experience. Automatic hand dryers are highly convenient equipment for users. This is an essential factor in customer planning as it relates to the industry. Electric hand dryers produce no waste and do not require a physical touch to work. This makes them suitable for use by staff and guests of a commercial facility. Commercial hand dryers are a good way of improving the customer experience in your commercial washroom.
Recommended hand dryer for commercial bathrooms
⦁ CD.PANG ABS Plastic high-speed hand dryer motor
CD.PANG ABS Plastic high-speed hand dryer motor is a high speed automatic hand dryer for quick drying of your hands. It is wall-mounted hand dryer with the ability to dry your hands within 8-12 seconds. It is built with an infrared sensor that helps detect your hand motion, start working immediately, and close when you withdraw. You have the chance to switch between hot and cold thanks to the cold or hot win switch feature. It is environmentally friendly, producing low noise with advanced noise reduction technology. It is made from CO.PANG, a trusted manufacturer of sanitary products. It is suitable for use in hotels and public bathrooms.
⦁ Commercial Efficient Electric Hand Dryer for Bathrooms
This Commercial Efficient Electric Hand Dryer for Bathrooms uses the most advanced technology for a stable hand drying control. It is wall-mounted, and the in-built infrared technology can detect motion from as far as 12 cm. As a result, the wind is fast enough to get your hands dry within 12 seconds. Thanks to its anti-noise technology, this silent hand dryer is environmentally friendly and comes with an anti-heat feature to protect the device from overheating. The back is designed with a hanger which makes it easy to install, and comes with a 1.5m power cord for proximal connection to a wall socket. This portable hand dryer is made from ABS polycarbonate material, which is long-lasting and corrosion-proof.
⦁ Compact Sensor Infrared Air Toilet Wall Mounted Hand Dryer
Compact Sensor Infrared Air Toilet Wall Mounted Hand Dryer is a smart hand dryer that uses the most advanced infrared receiving technology for touchless hand drying operation. It can produce either cold or hot wind, and gives off a very low noise when in operation. The device is made of ABS material which is corrosion-proof and does not overheat. It comes with a 1.5 meter power cord for a distant connection. It is effortless to install, take advantage of the hanger at the back for a wall-mounted operation. It presents a power switch which helps you to turn it off at the end of each day.
⦁ Hotel bathroom free blow hand dryer
This Hotel bathroom free blow hand dryer is a luxury hand dryer for keeping the hands dry after wash. It is a wall-mounted hand wash dryer and has a power rating of 1100W. It has a wind speed of 90m/s and is built with an automatic infrared sensor. The sensor detects hand movements and turns on when your hand reaches the sensing range without contact. It is suitable for use in hotels and commercial places for guests to enjoy. It can provide warm or cool temperature wind thanks to its cold or hot wind switching. The device adopts a low noise technology for silent operation while ensuring large air volume.
⦁ High Speed automatic ABS Plastic hand dryer
High Speed automatic ABS Plastic hand dryer is a fast hand drying device with six core functions. It has two wind blowing options of hot and cold and can be switched using a button. It is designed with advanced low noise technology giving out a solid and long-lasting wind. It is environmentally friendly and does not cause overheating. Made with ABS plastic material, the device is waterproof and corrosion-proof, making it suitable for use in commercial or public bathrooms. It is an electrically operated hand dryer and comes with a power cord for easy connection to a wall socket.
FAQ
How many hand dryers do you need in your commercial facility?
To decide how many hand dryers are needed in your commercial bathroom or washroom, you need to consider how busy your facility is. The amount of people who enter into your company and the number of wash rooms available are also factors to consider. There are no regulations as to how many hand dryers must be used in a public facility. However, going by a rule of thumb, one dryer can be mounted in one bathroom or wash area depending on your facility or industry.
Are hand dryers cheaper?
Restroom hand dryers are generally a cheap way of drying your hands. Cost analysis shows that companies spend 90% lesser in expenditure per year on hand wash dryers when compared to the amount spent on paper towels. Hand dryers also require little maintenance and no refilling compared to paper towels which must be replaced from time to time. An additional advantage is the exclusion of producible paper waste.
How to clean your hand dryer
Commercial hand dryers also do not require a lot of maintenance. However, they need to be cleaned from time to time. Hand dryer cleaning is quickly done using a soft towel or microfiber cloth. Dip the cloth in soapy water and squeeze out the water. Then wipe the body of the hand dryer off with the cloth. Hand dryer cleaning can be carried out as part of a regular restroom cleaning
