Comparison
Compared to the Mitsubishi Jet Towel™,
other hand-drying methods in public facilities have distinct drawbacks.
Click on the different methods of hand drying below for a direct comparison with the Jet Towel™. You’ll quickly find that other hand drying methods will have a number of distinct drawbacks from both the user and operator perspective.
Jet Towel™
- The JetTowel™
- Operator Experience
- User Experience
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Hygienic
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Effective
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Cost efficient
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Low noise
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Comfort
Pros
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10 seconds to dry hands and higher user satisfaction.
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Features drain tank system to collect water from hands keeping washroom environment safe and clean.
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Low power consumption starting at only 550W.
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Most cost effective hand drying solution.
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Hygienic – features antimicrobial coating and no touch operation.
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Long operational life.
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Low maintenance, lower carbon footprint.
Pros
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10 seconds to dry hands and higher user satisfaction.
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Features drain tank system to collect water from hands keeping washroom environment safe and clean.
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Low power consumption starting at only 550W.
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Hygienic – features antimicrobial coating and no touch operation.
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Low carbon footprint.
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Safe and child friendly.
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Environmentally friendlier than most hand drying methods available.
Paper Towels
Linen Towels
Warm Air Dryers
- Paper Towels
- Operator Experience
- User Experience
Pros
Cons
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Ongoing paper towel costs.
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Troublesome to maintain (paper refill, disposal of waste).
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Potential source of fire, and environmentally unfriendly.
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Paper gets scattered everywhere if washrooms are not maintained regularly.
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Dispensing issues: too much or too little paper is dispensed.
Pros
Cons
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Wastes resources.
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Fills up waste receptacle.
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Sometimes paper towel dispenser is empty.
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Paper towels get scattered everywhere.
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Dispensing issues: too much or too little paper is dispensed/obtained.
- Linen Towels
- Operator Experience
- User Experience
Pros
Cons
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Ongoing maintenance costs.
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Troublesome to maintain (regular towel/battery replacement required).
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Used portion is unsightly.
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Unhygienic.
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Can be easily damaged or malfunction.
Pros
Cons
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Unsanitary except for first use.
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Can be difficult to manipulate.
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Often not replaced properly.
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Automatic versions may not provide enough towel space to dry hands.
- Warm air dryers
- Operator Experience
- User Experience
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Long drying time
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Floor becomes wet
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Noisy
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Unhygienic
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Low user satisfaction
Pros
Cons
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Over 50 seconds to completely dry hands.
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Lower user satisfaction.
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Water drips onto floors – can be unsafe and unhygienic.
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Higher power consumption (avg. of 2400W).
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Higher carbon footprint.
Pros
Cons
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Time consuming (requires over 50 seconds to thoroughly dry hands).
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Water from hands blown onto floor or back onto user.
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Higher carbon footprint.
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Temperature of air can become too hot and uncomfortable.
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May not be safe or placed at a child friendly height.
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