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It is also important to consider purchasing paper towel dispensers and trash cans, as well as the fact that a person is needed to manage the towels in the restroom by monitoring their quantity, replenishing them, and disposing of used ones. There is also a cost for waste disposal. In addition, using paper towels requires more frequent cleaning and the use of more cleaning products.
The facility administrator can save hundreds of zlotys per year by eliminating unnecessary cost-generating points. The energy consumption calculator is an interactive tool that allows you to easily check the electricity consumption of hand dryers and compare the resulting costs with the expenses associated with purchasing disposable paper towels. This allows you to choose the best solution for your public restroom. It enables a conscious choice of hand drying device.
The calculator is only a tool to assist in making a decision about choosing a device in relation to the costs it generates.
Choosing the right hand drying device for a restroom may not be easy. Especially now, when health protection and environmental care have become priorities.
Advantages:
Economical: Hand dryers do not generate additional costs other than electricity consumption.
Eco-friendly: Hand dryers only use electricity and do not require the use of disposable towels.
Aesthetics: Hand dryers can have a modern design that can add elegance to the restroom.
Disadvantages:
Drying time: Drying hands with a hand dryer may take slightly longer than using paper towels.
Noise: Hand dryers generate noise, which may be disadvantageous in some places.
Hygiene: According to some studies, hand dryers may spread bacteria in the air, which can affect the hygiene of the room.
Advantages:
Speed: Drying hands with paper towels is faster than using a hand dryer.
Hygiene: Paper towels are more hygienic.
Simplicity: Paper towels are easy to use for everyone, regardless of age or experience.
Disadvantages:
Waste: Using paper towels generates waste.
Cost: Maintaining a constant supply of paper towels can be expensive, especially in high-traffic areas.
Service: Paper towels require regular refilling and disposal of used towels, which adds extra work for cleaning staff.
See also: how to choose the perfect hand dryer for your company?
The decision to choose a hand dryer or a paper towel dispenser depends on priorities regarding costs, environmental protection, hygiene, and service. If the priority is environmental protection, maintenance-free operation, and relatively low costs, then a hand dryer is a better solution. However, if you value quick drying and a high level of hygiene, choose paper towels.
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