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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (15 children)

It sucks that the only device that works spreads germs. Will humanity ever find a hand drying method that not only dries hands but is also safe?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Paper towels? Lol

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Wilcox et al were working in a hospital setting and just found that the air bacterial counts were higher around hand dryers than around paper towel dispensers, which doesn't establish whether the hand dryers are actually a source of bacteria. A more recent meta-analysis found mixed outcomes. So both the sign and the graffito need to revise and resubmit, ideally with a more comprehensive survey of the published literature.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I kinda got that sense from the moment that “AirBlade” sprayed all my germy hand water up into my face

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Paper towels can be recycled

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

All air dryers are trash, always have been.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can't fathom how those dyson piece of shit blade hand dryers were chosen at so many places instead of like a Columbia Vortex.

Those nasty ass dysons near guarantee you touch the inside of them, all while misting water back up towards your face.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

I always have to imagine I’m playing Operation and it’s going to buzz and light up a red light over my head if I bump the sides.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

tried using one of those hand dryers and it made my hands smell terrible

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

Then the hand dryer is not your problem. Try using soap next time.

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