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 that despite the advent of so-called ‘newer’ and ‘redesigned’ air dryer models, the contamination risks persist. Microbes can linger in the air up to 30 minutes after dryer use and potential for virus spread via droplets and