The Fastest, Most Hygienic Hand Dryers.

The fastest, mosthygienic hand dryers.

Dyson Airblade hand dryersThe Dyson Airblade Tap hand dryer installedin the washrooms of a leading F1 team.Why do we put up with productsthat don’t work properly?In 1907, paper towels were introducedto washrooms. The electric hand dryermade its first appearance in 1948.But both have changed little since –they can still be expensive, unhygienicand harmful to the environment.At Dyson, our engineers didn’t thinkthat was good enough. So in 2006,they put a century of poor performinghand drying methods to rest – withthe invention of Airblade technology.01 02

Dyson Airblade hand dryersThe problemswith paper towelsPaper towels are expensive,have a high impact on theenvironment and cause extrawashroom maintenancethrough mess and blockages.And because dispensers areoften found empty, leaving noway to dry hands, paper towelscan create hygiene issuesbeyond the washroom.Did you know?Ensuring hands are dry is crucialfor maintaining hygiene levels,as damp hands can spread upto 1,000 times more bacteriato the surfaces they touch.03 04

Dyson Airblade hand dryers05 06The problems withother hand dryersWarm air dryersWarm air dryers are slow.Which means they’re energy hungry,expensive to run and unhygienic.Dry times can take up to 43 seconds,so many users give up before theirhands are dry – risking increasedspread of bacteria.Jet dryersOther jet dryers might look likea Dyson Airblade hand dryer,but when it comes to performance,there’s no comparison. Thanks toweak motors, most other jet dryerscan’t generate the fast airflowneeded to dry hands quickly.They can also lack the powerrequired to draw the air througha HEPA filter.Have you ever looked inside a drain tank?Some hand dryers collect waste waterusing drain tanks. But these areunhygienic – providing the perfectbreeding ground for bacteria.Drain tanks must be emptied andcleaned regularly – adding time andeffort to the washroom maintenanceprocess, and risking spillage ofwaste water during disposal.So most other jet dryers aren’t justslower than Airblade technology,they’re less hygienic too.Did you know?Public health specialists NSF statethat to be certified as hygienic,a hand dryer must dry handsin 15 seconds or less.Did you know?In recent testing, Dysonmicrobiologists detected greaterlevels of bacteria in a drain tankthan levels that can be found inthe average household toilet.11Sources: Dyson in-house testing, 2015;Scott et al., 2009; Medrano-Felix et al., 2010.

Dyson Airblade hand dryers07 08Dyson Airblade handdryers work differentlyDyson digital motor V4Dyson digital motor V4Conventional motors are bulky, slowand can be inefficient. They also rely oncarbon brushes, which wear out over time.The Dyson digital motor V4 is different.It’s one of the world’s smallest fullyintegrated 1600W motors, and insteadof old-fashioned carbon brushes, it usesdigital pulse technology to spin up to threetimes faster than a conventional motor. HEPA filterHEPA filterBacteria and viruses in washroomscan cause colds, flu, sickness, diarrhoeaor worse. Dyson Airblade hand dryershave HEPA filters installed as standard,which capture 99.9% of bacteria andviruses in the washroom air. So handsare dried with cleaner air, not dirty air. Airblade technologyAirblade technologyEvery second, the Dyson digital motorV4 draws in up to 35 litres of air througha HEPA filter, and forces it through aperturesup to 0.8 mm wide. The result – 430 mphsheets of filtered air that scrape water fromhands, drying them quickly and hygienically. The fastest,most hygienichand dryersNo other handdryer has thistechnology

Dyson Airblade hand dryersAirblade technologyhas evolvedThe latest Dyson Airblade hand dryersare powered by the Dyson digital motor V4 –one of the world’s smallest, fully-integrated1600W motors. Its small size and powerdensity are what have made our latesthand dryer technology possible.It means you’ll now find a compact Dysonhand dryer that’s just 10 centimetres deep –and one that’s 50% quieter than the originalbut still dries hands in 10 seconds. You’ll evenfind Airblade technology in a tap at the sink.Concentrated Airblade technology.Slim and compact profile.Original Dyson Airblade hand dryer.Acoustically re-engineeredto reduce noise by 50%.Airblade hand dryingtechnology in a tap.Wash and dry hands at the sink.09 10

Dyson Airblade hand dryers11 12Only Dyson Airblade hand dryers haveall these benefits.The fastest.Most hygienic.Costs less to run.Better for the environment.5 year guarantee. 5

Dyson Airblade hand dryers13 14Other hand dryers are too slowTesting based on NSF Protocol P335 shows thatmost other hand dryers are much slower than theirmanufacturers claim – with dry times based on dryinghands without a HEPA filter. Many people give up whenusing a slow hand dryer. But damp hands can spreadup to 1,000 times more bacteria than dry hands.Dyson hand dryers are the fastestTesting based on NSF Protocol P335 provesthat Dyson Airblade hand dryers are the fastest.Every second, up to 35 litres of air is forcedthrough apertures up to 0.8 mm wide. The result –430 mph sheets of air that scrape water fromhands, drying them quickly and hygienically.43 sec10 sec10 sec12 secHEPA filter as standardHEPA filter as standardHEPA filter as standardNo HEPA filter as standard22 secNSF Protocol P335For a more detailed overviewof NSF Protocol P335 pleasesee the reference sectionat the end of the brochure.

Dyson Airblade hand dryers15 16Airblade technology is thefastest and most hygienicHygienically drying hands isas important as washing themBacteria and viruses deposited byhands onto surfaces can survivefor several hours. When otherstouch these contaminatedsurfaces, they can be transferred.Damp hands can spread up to1,000 times more bacteria thandry hands. It’s why it’s importantthat hands are dried properly.These are the reasons why:Dyson digital motor HEPA filter 10 second dry time No drain tank Antibacterial additive No heating element Touch-free operation Only hand dryer globallyaccredited by NSF andHACCP International.Damp hands can spreadup to 1000 times morebacteria than dry hands.The most hygienic hand dryerDyson Airblade hand dryersuse HEPA filters. 99.9% of bacteriaand viruses in the washroom airare captured. So hands are driedin 12 seconds or less using cleanerair, not dirty air. Both the DysonAirblade V hand dryer and theDyson Airblade dB hand dryercontain an antibacterial additivewhich can help prevent thegrowth of bacteria.No drain tankWhen you dry your hands witha Dyson Airblade V hand dryeror Dyson Airblade dB hand dryer,waste water is designed to driponto the floor where it evaporates –so bacteria dry out and perish.But some hand dryers use draintanks to collect waste water –providing the perfect breedingground for bacteria.That’s unhygienic.

Dyson Airblade hand dryers17 18Proven as hygienicBradford UniversityCampden BRIUniversity of FloridaConclusions:Using a Dyson Airblade hand dryer reduces bacteriaon washed hands by up to 40%.Conclusions:Using a Dyson Airblade handdryer has no significant impacton bacteria levels in washroomair compared to paper towels.Conclusions:The surface of a Dyson Airblade hand dryer is no more contaminatedthan any other high-touch area inthe washroom.Study background:Conducted by independent food anddrink research organisation CampdenBRI, whose clients include hygieneconscious global food businessessuch as Cadbury, Pepsico, Danone,Coca-Cola, Heinz and Nestlé.Study background:Conducted by an epidemiologistfrom the Division of InfectiousDiseases at the University ofFlorida’s College of Medicine.Study background:Conducted by the Bradford UniversityInfection Group, the study’s findingshave been peer-reviewed by theacademic community and publishedin the Journal of Applied Microbiology.What they studied:Bacteria removal by the DysonAirblade hand dryer.What they studied:Bacteria counts in washroom airfollowing use of Dyson Airblade hand dryers and paper towels.What they studied:Bacterial contamination from DysonAirblade hand dryers and otherhand drying methods on high-touchareas in public washrooms – includingpaper towel dispensers, toilets, doorknobs, toilet cubicle handles, flushcontrols, counter tops etc.Funding into furtherindependent studieswill continue.

Dyson Airblade hand dryersHACCP approved.Safe for the food sector.The Dyson Airblade dB hand dryerand the Dyson Airblade Tap handdryer have been approved for usein food preparation environmentsby HACCP International.They are the only hand dryersglobally certified for use in thefood and beverage industry.19 20

Dyson Airblade hand dryersHygienic.And costs less to run. 7,00021 22With their slow dry times and lack ofHEPA filtration, maintaining a hygienicwashroom means avoiding other handdryers altogether. But as you can see fromthe graph, paper towels are an expensivealternative. While paper towels can bejust as hygienic as a Dyson Airblade hand dryer, their higher fixed runningcosts add up and up. And up. 7,300Cost of paper towelsafter 5 years88%1 5,000SAVING OVERPAPER TOWELSCost of Dyson Airblade dBhand dryer after 5 years 3,000 900 1,000YR 1YR 2YR 3YR 4YR 5 1For calculations visit www.lb.dysonairblade.com/calcs

Dyson Airblade hand dryers23 24Airblade technologyis better for the environmentHigher impact on the environmentDyson Airblade hand dryers produceup to 79% less CO2 than some otherhand dryers and up to 76% less thanpaper towels.1Low impact on the environmentDyson Airblade hand dryers havea lower environmental impact acrossmeasures including carbon emissionsand energy consumption.113.9g15.6g8.0g3.4g3.6g4.0gCO2 per dryCO2 per dryCO2 per dryCO2 per dryCO2 per dryCO2 per dry1111111In collaboration with Carbon Trust, Dyson has produced a method to measure the environmentalimpact of electrical appliances and paper towels. The carbon calculations were produced usingGaBi software provided by PE International, based on product use over 5 years and using theUS as a representative country of use. Dry times for products were evaluated using DTM 769.

Dyson Airblade hand dryers25 26The only hand dryercertified by the Carbon TrustThe environmentalimpact of paper towelsEverything we make or use has a carbonfootprint. It represents the total amountof carbon dioxide and other greenhousegases generated during its life.From cutting down trees, throughchemical processes to disposal –using paper towels has a significantimpact on the environment.Working with the Carbon Trust, Dysonhas measured the carbon footprint ofthe Dyson Airblade hand dryer range.Every single componentAll components inside the DysonAirblade hand dryer were assessed.Materials and manufacture contribute8% of total emissions.Waterways vs. highwaysConstant paper towel restocking relieson road transport. Dyson Airblade hand dryers use energy-efficientships – representing less than1% of total emissions.Less energy less carbonAirblade technology has fast drytimes and no energy-hungry heatingelements. So it uses up to 80% lessenergy than warm air dryers.End of lifeWith a 5 year guarantee, theDyson Airblade hand dryer is builtto last. Even so, many componentsare designed to be recyclable withnegligible environmental impact.Felling treesTrees are a major sourceof pulp for virgin papertowel production.TransportationOnce trees are felled theyneed to be transported fromthe forest to the mill.Mix with waterLots of water and energyare needed to make paper.Pulping and bleachingChemicals are also usedin the bleaching process.TransportationPaper towel dispensersneed constant restocking.DisposalMost used paper towelscannot be recycled. They haveto be disposed of. Used papertowels, packaging and binliners end up in landfill oran incinerator.