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Automatic Hand Dryers Can Be a Source of Microbial Contamination – Mirage News

Research presented at ASM Microbe Online found that automated restroom hand dryers can harbor and spread bacteria, including Staphylococcus and…

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Research presented at ASM Microbe Online found that automated restroom hand dryers can harbor and spread bacteria, including Staphylococcus and coliforms. The study showed that after handwashing, hands can be re-inoculated by microorganisms present inside the hand dryer.
Automatic electric high-speed hand dryers are considered an environmentally friendly alternative as they reduce paper waste and are thought to be more sanitary than paper towel dispensers since they eliminate direct contact wit…

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