Other facts are, using paper that is in a closed dispenser system keeping its content insulated from the environment, in commercial and public places, the pieces of paper that we touch have not been touched by anyone else, again, is free of contaminants. It is proven, that when you dry your hands with paper towels, the actions of rubbing your hands while drying them could be sufficient to remove bacteria from the hands, even if soap is not used. This assertion is from a study of The Mayo Clinic: “The proper drying of hands should be an essential component of effective hand hygiene procedures. Most studies have found that paper towels can dry hands efficiently, remove bacteria effectively, and cause less contamination in the washroom. Washing hands with either soap and water or water alone combined with drying on paper towels can effectively remove bacteria from the hands. However, if hands are only shaken dry after washing, some bacteria are likely to remain.” A century ago, the life expectancy in America was about fifty years old. In 2016. The life expectancy, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), is 78.6 years. It is quite fascinating that today we live longer because of all the medical advances and knowledge we have about the small things we incorporate in our daily lives. The paper that we use to dry our hands is a big contributing factor for good personal hygiene and simultaneously, saves us from getting many diseases. Paper and paper products have been part of our life for centuries and are not going away anytime soon. In the US, the private paper companies’ forest 40% more trees than they harvest every year. Also, the industry is in the first stages of developing cellulose from the laboratory. How far we are from this is still an open question, but sooner or later it will happen. Like any other product we use, paper towels have become essential to keep us dry, safe, and clean. There are many types, from the ones we use in the bathrooms to those that have special characteristics and are used in the manufacturing process of very costly equipment. Knowing the type of paper you choose for your company can be the difference between the difficult relationship in costs and safety. If you are looking for a solution or simply looking for an impartial recommendation, please let me know. If you want, you can schedule a phone call with me at your earliest convenience (set an appointment) or send an email to victor@victorferia.com. I am just waiting for you to begin the conversation.