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Does your
restroom’s paper towel holder require constant
attention? Ever wonder why? Private and public
restroom paper towel holders dispense more paper
than any other paper product in the U.S.A., except
for toilet tissue. Choosing a sturdy, tamper-proof
paper towel holder that holds a lot of paper towels
is highly recommended. Why? The high rates of
traffic in most public restrooms means your paper
towel dispenser will need to work efficiently, hold
a lot of paper and withstand abuse, otherwise you
run the risk of irritating your patrons- unless you
do not mind servicing your paper towel holder
numerous times daily.
Because almost every person
that enters a restroom uses one or more paper
towels, many public restroom managers have abandoned
paper towels and replaced them with forced air
dryers.
Some facilities managers find however that
their patrons prefer paper towels, so paper towels
and paper towel holders will be with us for a while.
Selecting a paper towel holder is dictated by the
paper towel you select. There are multiple options
when it comes to selecting paper towels for your
restrooms. If initial cost is an overriding factor,
then you might select a paper towel holder instead
of an air hand dryer, but, if long term savings are
more important, you might be better off with air
hand dryers.
As I said before, the paper towel you
select will determine the paper towel holder or
paper towel dispenser. Start by looking over the
available paper towels. The better quality towels
are usually thicker and may require special
dispensers with smaller capacities. Think of what
your patrons will expect. Do not forget to pay
attention to the paper towel holder’s mounting
requirements. Some paper towel holders, the
automatic dispensers, require close electrical
access.
Also, every used paper towel needs to find a
final resting place, preferably not the floor, so
think about your trash container and be sure you
have adequate waste disposal. Some commercial
restroom service providers will limit you to the
paper towel products that they distribute, and their
paper towel holder will probably be a part of your
servicing contract.
If you are purchasing your own
paper towels and paper towel holders, your options
are wider. The paper type/quality you select will
dictate the type and capacity of your dispenser. The
better paper towel holders and dispensers will have
tamper proof features and paper compartment locks.
Think about your patron’s needs, consider the cost
factors and compare your product options. This will
help you select the best paper towel holders for
your facility. |
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