# Hand Dryers on The No Agenda Show

Hand Dryers comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2008 to April 2018.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2008 – April 2018
- **Related topics:** [Dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyson.md), [Bacteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacteria.md), [Gatwick Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatwick-airport.md), [Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), [Sfo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sfo.md), [Virgin America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-america.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Bathroom Hand Dryers and Bacteria Dispersion Study

- **Episode:** [1024: Poop Particle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-12
- **Time:** 1:40:38–1:46:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle/chapter/bathroom-hand-dryers-and-bacteria-dispersion-study.md

The hosts deconstruct a study from the American Society for Microbiology regarding the dispersion of bacteria by bathroom hand dryers. The study suggests that high-powered dryers suck in fecal particles and blow them onto users' hands and into the air.

Keywords: [hand dryers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-dryers.md), [dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyson.md), [bacteria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bacteria.md), microbiology, applied and environmental microbiology, poop particles

### Dyson Airblade Tap, Public Restroom Design Flaws

- **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-24
- **Time:** 4:23–6:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/dyson-airblade-tap-public-restroom-design-flaws.md

A discussion regarding public restroom hygiene compares paper towels to Dyson hand dryers. One host argues that paper towels are superior for removing toxins, while the Dyson "Airblade Tap" design—which integrates the dryer into the sink—is criticized for blowing soap scum and water onto mirrors and ledges. The design is characterized as a "maniacal" failure that ignores user experience.

Keywords: [dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyson.md), [hand dryers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-dryers.md), [hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), soap scum, restroom design

### SFO International Terminal, Virgin America, and Dyson Hand Dryers

- **Episode:** [48: How to Survive the Economic Collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/48-how-to-survive-the-economic-collapse.md)
- **Published:** 2008-09-21
- **Time:** 1:18:16–1:22:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/48-how-to-survive-the-economic-collapse/chapter/sfo-international-terminal-virgin-america-and-dyson-hand-dryers.md

The international terminal at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is criticized for poor signage and a confusing layout for travelers. In contrast, Gatwick Airport is noted for installing high-speed Dyson Airblade hand dryers that dry hands in three seconds using photoelectric sensors. The discussion highlights the lack of hygiene in traditional push-button airport bathroom dryers.

Keywords: [sfo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sfo.md), [virgin america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virgin-america.md), [gatwick airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatwick-airport.md), [dyson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dyson.md), [hand dryers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hand-dryers.md), airport design

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