Hand Drying Solutions

With over 120 years of experience in providing washroom hygiene services across the UK, we are experts in hand drying solutions.

Hand drying is a vital part of effective hand hygiene. While handwashing removes dirt and bacteria, improper or incomplete drying can undermine the process by allowing germs to spread more easily.

At Initial Washroom Hygiene UK, we provide a broad range of hand drying solutions designed to meet the hygiene, sustainability, and operational needs of every business. From HEPA filtered electric hand dryers, hygienic paper towels and paper roll dispensers, to serviced roller towel dispensers for repeat hand drying. Our solutions are tailored to suit any washroom environment, keeping your business compliant and your washroom users safe and healthy.

Our range of hand drying solutions, which includes sustainable options, helps keep hygiene front of mind in the washroom.

Our range includes;

Modern electric hand dryers are touch free and provide fast drying times. A commercial hand dryer is ideal for high footfall washrooms such as those in schools, airports, shopping centres, offices and leisure facilities, where speed and efficiency are key. No matter the sector, commercial hand dryers provide an efficient, cost-effective hand drying solution. Available in energy-efficient models, hygienic, touch free options, and with purifying HEPA filtration technology, hand dryers help reduce waste, save electricity and reduce your carbon footprint.

Paper towel dispensers offer a familiar and reliable hand drying method. This is often better suited for healthcare environments, food preparation and education establishments, where maximum hygiene control is essential in sensitive operational settings.

Roller towel dispensers are designed for washrooms with moderate to high usage, offering controlled dispensing to reduce waste and a quick hand drying solution. Roller towel dispensers are perfect for manufacturing, workshops, schools and colleges, where there may be constant usage and high footfall.

Wet hands can transfer bacteria up to 1000 times more easily than dry hands. Effective hand drying is therefore essential to reduce cross contamination and maintain high hygiene standards. Preventing the spread of bacteria in the workplace can help reduce staff illness and downtime. The right solution supports compliance with hygiene regulations, improves user experience, and reinforces your organisation’s commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Under the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992, businesses must provide a suitable means of hand drying. We ensure that all of our hand drying products are compliant with this legislation, while also considering sustainable options.

Having effective hand drying solutions will reduce congestion in the washroom, creating a more comfortable and hygienic environment. This helps businesses to maintain efficiency while providing a positive and professional experience for every washroom user.

Partnering with Initial Washroom Hygiene UK means more than just us supplying you with products. Our hand drying solutions are supported by expert service, regular maintenance, and tailored advice.

• Over 100 years of hygiene expertise
• High customer satisfaction ratings
• Overall improved hygiene for your business
• A comprehensive range of drying solutions
• Sustainable solutions aligned with company needs
• Dedicated account management and customer support

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  What is the best method of hand drying?

  All of our hand drying products enable effective hand drying, with benefits to suit your particular needs, taking into consideration sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

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  What is the most hygienic way to dry your hands?

  Paper towels are a great way of drying your hands, and for sanitary reasons, this is recommended by health organisations such as WHO. For hygiene reasons, modern jet dryers with HEPA filters offer hygienic, touch free hand drying in clinical environments to prevent the spread of germs.

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  What is the most environmentally friendly way to dry your hands?

  Our range of hand dryers includes several environmentally friendly options. Modern, energy-efficient hand dryers are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Please contact us to speak with our hand drying expert consultants about which options are best for your business.

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  Can germs be killed in the dryer?

  Hand dryers with HEPA filters remove 99.9% of the bacteria from the air expelled onto hands during the drying process, helping prevent the spread of disease.

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  What is a commercial grade dryer?

  Commercial grade hand dryers are durable, offer high performance, and are built for public and commercial washrooms. Offering rapid-dry features such as powerful air jets, high energy efficiency, and automatic touch free sensors, commercial hand dryers are built for the modern-day washroom.

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  Are hand dryers cost-effective?

  Yes, hand dryers are cost-effective, certainly compared with older, less efficient models. Initial offers a range of hand dryers that are economical to run, potentially saving hundreds of pounds in energy over 12 months compared to less efficient warm air dryers.

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  What is the best way to store paper towels?

  For hygiene reasons, paper towels are best stored in dispensers. Initial offers a range of paper towel dispensers. Speak to us about options to suit your commercial needs.

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  Are paper towel dispensers sanitary?

  Paper towels are a convenient and hygienic way of drying hands and complying with legislation. Paper towel dispensers can be used in any commercial washroom, providing staff, customers and visitors with a convenient way to dry their hands quickly and hygienically. Initial Washroom Hygiene offers reliable delivery on a wide range of paper towels, including C & Z fold, as well as a flexible choice of dispensers.

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  Are roller towels hygienic?

  Yes, roller towel dispensers are ideal for those customers who are looking for an eco-friendly and quiet hand drying solution. Reliable servicing from Initial ensures that you always have fresh roller towels for your washrooms. Our ever-popular roller towels are strong, hygienic and reliable. They provide a convenient solution for washrooms without power, or those looking for eco-friendly, quiet options.

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  What are roller towels used for?

  Roller towels are ideal for customers with repeat usage. Sectors such as manufacturing, production and education all benefit from roller towels, providing a durable and reliable solution in heavy footfall environments.