Speed: Conventional hand dryers either don't work or simply take too long. In fact most people give up waiting and wipe damp hands on clothes. A sheet of air acts like an invisible windscreen wiper to ...

Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mold, and mildew: Long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places. Drying hands is an ...

The restroom at my office has electric hand dryers with little plaques that read, “Thanks for helping us save trees.” Is my company really doing the planet a favor by ditching paper towels? Generating ...

While frequent and thorough handwashing has become a mantra in the public health arena, the job is never finished until the drying stage. Some public restrooms offer single-use paper towels, while ...

Denis G. Gagnon knew that when it came to electronic hand dryers, there was room for improvement. There was plenty of hot air, but not much drying. “I realized how many people hated using hand dryers, ...