{"id":22853,"date":"2026-07-24T02:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/?p=22853"},"modified":"2026-07-25T02:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T00:27:16","slug":"paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Paper towels or hand dryers: Which is better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers_what_are_they_actually_compared_by\" >Paper towels or hand dryers: what are they actually compared by?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Table_Paper_towels_vs_hand_dryers\" >Table: Paper towels vs hand dryers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Which_is_more_cost-effective_Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers\" >Which is more cost-effective: Paper towels or hand dryers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Why_are_dispensers_important_when_using_paper_towels\" >Why are dispensers important when using paper towels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Which_is_more_hygienic_paper_towels_or_hand_dryers\" >Which is more hygienic: paper towels or hand dryers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Which_method_dries_hands_faster\" >Which method dries hands faster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Do_hand_dryers_create_too_much_noise\" >Do hand dryers create too much noise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#What_do_users_actually_prefer\" >What do users actually prefer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#How_do_you_choose_the_right_solution_for_your_facility\" >How do you choose the right solution for your facility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Real-world_experience_Private_medical_clinic_Zrenjanin\" >Real-world experience: Private medical clinic, Zrenjanin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers_%E2%80%93_FAQ\" >Paper towels or hand dryers &#8211; FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Which_is_better_for_facilities_with_high_user_traffic\" >Which is better for facilities with high user traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Does_the_dispenser_affect_paper_towel_consumption\" >Does the dispenser affect paper towel consumption?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-which-is-better\/#Do_paper_towels_remove_bacteria_better_than_hand_dryers\" >Do paper towels remove bacteria better than hand dryers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Paper towels or hand dryers? There is no universally better option between paper towels and hand dryers: it all depends on what matters most to your facility. Hand dryers reduce ongoing costs, disperse microorganisms from hands throughout the facility, and generate no waste, while paper towels are more hygienic and dry hands faster. When paper towels are used with an appropriate dispenser, they further improve hygiene, help control consumption, and keep the space organized.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinicproceedings.org\/\"><em>Mayo Clinic Proceedings<\/em><\/a>, paper towels allow hands to reach approximately 90% or greater dryness. The same analysis states that some studies found no statistically significant difference in bacterial removal between different hand-drying methods.<\/p>\n<p>If you are just developing a paper towel procurement strategy for your facility, take a look at our detailed guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/paper-towels-for-commercial-facilities-everything-you-need-to-know-about-types-cost-savings-and-hygiene\/\">Paper towels in commercial facilities: Everything you need to know about types, savings, and hygiene<\/a><u>.<\/u><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers_what_are_they_actually_compared_by\"><\/span>Paper towels or hand dryers: what are they actually compared by?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The comparison between paper towels and hand dryers includes six key factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cost<\/li>\n<li>hygiene<\/li>\n<li>drying speed<\/li>\n<li>environmental impact, noise, and user preferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No single factor provides a complete answer, because a facility that prioritizes hygiene (a hospital) has different needs than one that prioritizes cost (a shopping mall with high foot traffic).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_Paper_towels_vs_hand_dryers\"><\/span>Table: Paper towels vs hand dryers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-luu\">\n<table class=\"luu-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Paper towels + dispenser<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Hand dryers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hygiene<\/td>\n<td>Very high: remove moisture and some bacteria through mechanical wiping<\/td>\n<td>Good, but without mechanical bacterial removal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Drying speed<\/td>\n<td>5 seconds<\/td>\n<td>10\u201330 seconds, depending on the model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Initial investment<\/td>\n<td>Lower<\/td>\n<td>Higher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ongoing costs<\/td>\n<td>Purchasing paper towels and refilling dispensers<\/td>\n<td>Electricity consumption and equipment maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consumption control<\/td>\n<td>High with single-sheet dispensing dispensers<\/td>\n<td>No consumable materials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Noise<\/td>\n<td>Silent<\/td>\n<td>Low to high, depending on the model<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waste<\/td>\n<td>Generates paper waste<\/td>\n<td>Does not generate paper waste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best suited for<\/td>\n<td>Hospitals, restaurants, hotels, offices, schools<\/td>\n<td>Shopping malls, sports facilities, airports, and high-traffic areas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_cost-effective_Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers\"><\/span>Which is more cost-effective: Paper towels or hand dryers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost-effectiveness depends on whether you are looking at the initial investment or the total costs over several years. Hand dryers require a higher upfront investment, then consume electricity and require regular maintenance. Paper towels involve ongoing purchasing costs, especially when used with an appropriate dispenser.<\/p>\n<p>An additional advantage is that under the <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/contractual-model-for-dispensers\/\">contract-based model<\/a> of cooperation, <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/product-category\/paper-towel-dispensers\/\">dispensers<\/a> are provided without any upfront investment, while you only pay for <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/product-category\/paper-products\/\">paper products<\/a> throughout the contract period, making it easier for many commercial facilities to switch to a professional hygiene system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dispensers_important_when_using_paper_towels\"><\/span>Why are dispensers important when using paper towels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/product-category\/paper-products\/paper-towels\/\">Paper towels<\/a> deliver the best results when used with the appropriate dispenser. <strong>Dispensers release a controlled amount of paper, protect paper towels from external contamination, and reduce unnecessary consumption<\/strong>, which is why paper towels are almost always used as part of a complete system rather than as a standalone product in professional facilities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_more_hygienic_paper_towels_or_hand_dryers\"><\/span>Which is more hygienic: paper towels or hand dryers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paper towels are the more hygienic choice according to most independent studies because mechanical wiping removes both moisture and bacteria from the skin, while hand dryers only evaporate moisture without the physical contact needed to remove microorganisms. For this reason, paper towels are recommended in healthcare facilities and other environments where hygiene is a priority.<\/p>\n<p>The highest level of hygiene is achieved when using dispensers that dispense one sheet at a time, as this reduces the chance of touching the remaining paper towels and minimizes unnecessary waste.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22855\" src=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-1.webp\" alt=\"Paper towels or hand dryers - Paper towels are more hygienic - Luu\" width=\"780\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-1.webp 780w, https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-1-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-1-768x544.webp 768w, https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paper-towels-or-hand-dryers-1-500x354.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_method_dries_hands_faster\"><\/span>Which method dries hands faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paper towels dry hands faster than most hand dryers because mechanical wiping removes moisture instantly, while hand dryers need time to evaporate water from the skin. This difference is especially noticeable with older, slower hand dryer models, while modern high-speed units significantly reduce the gap.<\/p>\n<p>Drying speed also affects hygiene and user satisfaction. When drying takes too long, users often stop before their hands are completely dry, leaving moisture on the skin and increasing the risk of transferring bacteria to the next surface they touch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hand_dryers_create_too_much_noise\"><\/span>Do hand dryers create too much noise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, hand dryers always produce noticeable noise, even the quietest models on the market, while paper towels produce no noise during use. This difference is particularly important in noise-sensitive environments such as libraries or recording studios.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_users_actually_prefer\"><\/span>What do users actually prefer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research shows that users generally prefer paper towels over hand dryers, with preference rates ranging from 55% to 64% in favor of paper towels across different studies. The reasons include a greater feeling of cleanliness, faster drying, and habit, while hand dryers often receive lower ratings because of longer drying times and noise.<\/p>\n<p>Facilities that ignore user preferences to reduce costs risk lowering customer satisfaction, especially hotels, restaurants, and other user experience-oriented environments. In such facilities, hygiene and user experience often outweigh purely financial considerations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_choose_the_right_solution_for_your_facility\"><\/span>How do you choose the right solution for your facility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision should start with three questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How critical is hygiene to your facility&#8217;s operations?<\/li>\n<li>How many users pass through the facility each day?<\/li>\n<li>Is noise an issue in that environment?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Facilities that cannot clearly answer all three questions often choose a hybrid solution: both systems operating side by side to meet different user needs. If you decide to use paper towels, it is important to choose not only high-quality paper but also the right paper towel dispenser, because the complete system determines the level of hygiene, consumption, and user experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-world_experience_Private_medical_clinic_Zrenjanin\"><\/span>Real-world experience: Private medical clinic, Zrenjanin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong> Our client, a private medical clinic in Zrenjanin, used hand dryers, but users frequently complained about longer drying times, noise, and congestion in the restrooms after appointments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Instead of hand dryers, <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/products\/paper-towel-dispenser-large\/\"><strong>Large paper towel dispensers<\/strong><\/a><strong> with controlled single-sheet dispensing<\/strong> and compatible <a href=\"https:\/\/luu.rs\/en\/products\/folded-paper-towels\/\">multifold paper towels<\/a> were installed, enabling faster hand drying, better hygiene, and more controlled paper consumption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> The time users spent in the restrooms decreased, the area became cleaner, and maintenance became easier. Controlled paper towel dispensing helped keep consumption under control while providing a better user experience than the previous hand dryers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper_towels_or_hand_dryers_%E2%80%93_FAQ\"><\/span>Paper towels or hand dryers &#8211; FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_better_for_facilities_with_high_user_traffic\"><\/span>Which is better for facilities with high user traffic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Facilities with high traffic usually recover the investment in hand dryers more quickly and are less affected by the noise they produce. However, if the facility also has high hygiene requirements, such as restaurants or gyms, paper towels remain the recommended choice regardless of traffic volume.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_dispenser_affect_paper_towel_consumption\"><\/span>Does the dispenser affect paper towel consumption?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Dispensers that dispense one sheet at a time help keep paper towel consumption under control, reduce waste, and protect the remaining paper towels from contact and external contamination.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_paper_towels_remove_bacteria_better_than_hand_dryers\"><\/span>Do paper towels remove bacteria better than hand dryers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Paper towels mechanically remove moisture and some bacteria from the skin&#8217;s surface, while hand dryers remove moisture with airflow without physical wiping. For this reason, paper towels are often recommended in environments with high hygiene requirements, such as healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Hand drying is a small detail that shapes the overall impression of a facility. 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