Excel Dryer turns global restroom survey into hands-on quiz

Excel Dryer surveyed more than 4,000 people across the U.S., Europe and Asia to find out what matters most in commercial restrooms, then turned the findings into an interactive handwashing quiz with a chance to win Beats headphones. The results point to cleanliness, hygiene and touchless drying as top priorities in a post-pandemic market.

Why it matters: - Cleanliness and hygiene now drive how people judge commercial restrooms. - Poor restroom upkeep can damage a business's reputation fast. - The findings reinforce demand for touchless, reliable hand-drying solutions in public facilities.

What happened: - Excel Dryer commissioned a global study, Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms, with MetrixLab. - The research included more than 4,000 people in the United States, Europe and Asia. - Participants included architects, design professionals, business owners, facility managers and consumers. - Excel Dryer launched a companion handwashing and hand-drying quiz tied to the study. - People who complete the quiz by Aug. 31, 2026, can enter to win Beats Solo 4 Matte Black headphones valued at $199.99. - More information is available through Excel Dryer’s handwashing and hand-drying quiz.

The details: - The study found three global themes: cleanliness and hygiene are the top restroom priorities worldwide. - The study found that 80% of respondents said they would not return, or might not return, to a restaurant with neglected facilities. - Paper towels on the floor and overflowing trash bins were among the most common reasons people described a restroom as dirty. - U.S. consumers reported changed hygiene habits since the pandemic, with 75% saying they wash their hands up to 10 times a day. - The research points to increased expectations for hygienic, contactless, cost-effective and dependable hand-drying options. - William Gagnon said proper hand hygiene matters more than ever in the post-pandemic world, and that drying hands thoroughly is as important as washing them.

Between the lines: - The quiz turns survey data into a consumer-facing education tool. - Excel Dryer is using the study to connect product messaging with broader hygiene behavior. - The focus on restroom experience suggests facility managers now influence brand perception more directly than before.

What's next: - Excel Dryer will keep promoting the quiz through Aug. 31, 2026. - The company is likely to use the survey results to support its touchless drying products and broader hygiene message. - The broader takeaway from the study may shape how commercial restrooms are designed and maintained going forward.

The bottom line: - Excel Dryer is pairing global restroom data with an interactive quiz to push a simple message: in commercial spaces, clean, contactless hand care is now part of the customer experience.