Consider This - Factoids

Inadequate and unclean restrooms are the most under discussed health hazard in the restaurant business.

Some bacteria survive on surfaces for an extended period of time; INDIRECT TRANSFER!

Door handles are “HOT ZONES”-areas of potential contamination.

 A sick employee costs over $400 per absence and is 16% less productive at work, studies show!

Show you care about people who use your facilities; employees and customers.

It will enhance the image of your business.

It is estimated that 1 out of 3 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom, of the 2 that do, do they wash their hands PROPERLY?

Door handles have been shown to be efficient agents of cross-contamination; at least 14 people could be contaminated one after the other by touching a contaminated door handle.

The importance of hands in the transmission of viral infections is WELL recognized and there is evidence that cross contamination via surfaces such as door handles are significant contributing factors.

 Nearly 9 out of 10 respondents to a national survey indicated that they prefer restrooms with touch –free technology.

Having to touch the door handle upon exiting undermines the benefits of prior hand washing and/or the use of other touch-free items in that restroom.