Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms - A New Global Survey

"The pandemic reminded the world of the importance of proper hand hygiene." - William Gagnon, COO, Excel Dryer

Excel Dryer, leaders in touchless hand drying technology including the Xlerator, Xleratoreco, and ThinAir, has joined efforts with MetrixLab, a renowned, worldwide market research firm, to conduct a comprehensive, global survey- Post Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms. The research objective was to determine how architects, design professionals, business owners, facility managers and consumers feel about commercial restrooms in the post-pandemic world. The survey involved more than 4,000 participants in the United States, Europe and Asia, with the goal of capturing changes in perception and preferences towards commercial restrooms.

Download the survey results for additional information.

Highlights of the Results:

• Cleanliness and hygiene is the number one concern, across all demographics and locations.
• 100% agree a dirty restroom reflects poorly on the establishment: 80% of those surveyed said they would not or might not return to a restaurant with a dirty restroom.
• The number one contributing factor to a dirty restroom is paper towels on the floor or overflowing trash cans.

Excel Dryer's complete line of touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers addresses the very problem this survey highlights: when people see paper towels on a restroom floor, it looks dirty and 'feels' dirty. Excel hand dryers are not only more hygienic, they also help facilities save time, money and the environment," said Gagnon. "If you're still using paper towels, this survey shows it's time to make a change."

Watch the video below to learn more about the results of the global survey.