regentrude Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Those of you who run small businesses or non profits and have a restroom, what electric hand dryer can you recommend? I am on the board of our local women's community center. We go through tons of paper towels, and I need to look into electric dryers. Any recommendations? Oh, and we're pretty broke. So the lovely air blade for 1k is out of our budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I don't know what is good, but for the budget maybe you can buy used? There are some on eBay but maybe check your local Craigslist or classifieds first. http://m.ebay.com/itm/COMMERCIAL-ELECTRIC-AIRE-TOUCH-FREE-AUTOMATIC-HAND-DRYER-115V-LE1-/162232648931?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks, maize. Yes, I might start looking on ebay - after I have some recommendations for models that work well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Ewww. Just in case you aren't aware: http://www.webmd.com/news/20141121/restroom-hand-dryers-spread-more-germs-than-paper-towels-study-finds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just an aside, I love those air blade dryers. I have found myself wondering how much they cost and what one in the kitchen would do to my monthly electric bill!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Ewww. Just in case you aren't aware: http://www.webmd.com/news/20141121/restroom-hand-dryers-spread-more-germs-than-paper-towels-study-finds Interesting that they apparently didn't actually test for bacteria ON the hands of users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Ewww. Just in case you aren't aware: http://www.webmd.com/news/20141121/restroom-hand-dryers-spread-more-germs-than-paper-towels-study-finds because people frequently only run their hands under the water, and don't actually use soap. mythbusters had a fun time with this one. eta: mythbusters tested the hands. if people used soap - it didn't matter if they used paper towels or a blower to dry. if they only used water - there was bacteria all over the area with the blower, as well as on the people's hands. eta: as a patron - i like the dyson blower. I have one place I patronize - their blower is incredibly pathetic, (i'm sure it was inexpensive.) and I'd rather have a paper towel. Edited October 26, 2016 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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