Paper towels are also the preferred way of drying hands in public washrooms, as demonstrated in a recent Harris Interactive Consumer Poll, comparing user ™s attitudes toward different hand-drying solutions. A clear majority (55%) prefer single-use paper towels to jet air dryers (25%), warm and hot air dryers (16%) and cloth or linen towels (1%)

Advice from Tork on taking care of your hands during the flu season

The best way to wash and dry your hands

Hands are full of surfaces that can be difficult to reach, which means that many people tend to forget certain parts. When you go to a public washroom, washing your hands properly should take about as long as singing Happy Birthday twice.

Wet hands with clean warm water. Apply soap. Rub hands together vigorously and scrub all surfaces for 20 seconds. Remember to wash both of your thumbs as thumbs are quite often skipped in the handwashing process! Make sure to wash under nails, watches and jewelry since millions of germs gather there. Rinse with clean water. Dry hands with a single-use paper towel until they are completely dry. Use the paper towel to avoid contact with frequently touched surfaces while leaving the washroom, such as the faucet and door handles. Since hands are to be washed frequently, use mild and gentle soaps.

Tork has created an informational video on proper handwashing.Check it out at www.torkusa/handwashingvideo to view.

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