You may have noticed in many public buildings today that many gadgets are becoming automatic. Most public restrooms have automatic flush toilets, motion activated faucets and hand dryers, and of course doors that open and close automatically are usually standard. But what about an
automatic towel dispenser?
These too are becoming standard in public buildings that still supply paper towels, and for good reason. There is less spreading of germs and bacteria when you don't need to touch a dispenser, and they're typically more convenient. If you haven't thought about adding an automatic towel dispenser to your own kitchen or bathroom at home, now is the time!
Benefits of a Dispenser
There are many benefits of an automatic towel dispenser in your home. One of the most popular benefits is that it keeps things more hygienic. You may realize that when you reach for a paper towel, you're spreading germs and bacteria onto the dispenser. This means others who reach for a towel after you are picking up those germs, and you are getting theirs as well!
Being able to grab a paper towel without touching the dispenser also means more convenience for you. Chances are you realize this as you often have wet hands, dirty hands, or hands that are full in the kitchen. It's also typically somewhat frustrating to try to unwind the towels in order to pull one off! But an automatic towel dispenser means that your paper towel is dispensed with just a wave of your hand, making cooking and other activities that much easier.
This is beneficial not just for the cooks in the kitchen but others as well. How often do you notice a child's dirty hands reaching for a dispenser or see them ripping an entire roll apart just to get one sheet of paper towels? An automatic towel dispenser is good, not just for kitchens, but also playrooms, craft rooms, and even bathrooms.
Purchasing the Element
Having an automatic towel dispenser may sound a bit complicated and technical for your own home, but these are very different than what you see in public restrooms. They resemble standard paper towel rods and simply have a mechanism attached to them which you slide the roll through when you first replace it.
There is a small motion sensor attached to the dispenser which is activated with a simple movement or wave of your hand. It pushes a sheet of paper towels forward so you can easily grab it and rip one off without touching the dispenser itself.
Adding an automatic towel dispenser to your kitchen, bathroom or playroom may not seem like a major step towards your own convenience, but there are many reasons to consider it. Protecting you and your family from germs is of course very important, and the dispenser does just that. And it does make it much more convenient and economical, so don't dismiss this small but easy way to add a practical touch to your own home.
