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We know hand dryers can circulate germs through the air. Why are they still used everywhere?

  • Written by Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
We know hand dryers can circulate germs through the air. Why are they still used everywhere?Shutterstock

Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places.

Most adults visit the bathroom around 8-10 times a day. With an average hand-drying time of 30 seconds, we can expect between 4-5 minutes of daily dryer use...

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