{"id":2950,"date":"2025-09-02T17:23:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T15:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.mediclinics.com\/secarse-las-manos-en-un-aeropuerto-que-no-se-convierta-en-una-mala-experiencia\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T06:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T05:06:36","slug":"drying-hands-airport-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/drying-hands-airport-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Drying your hands at the airport? Don\u2019t let it turn into a bad experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer holidays, airports and train stations fill with travellers. With hundreds of thousands of people passing through daily\u2014especially in restrooms\u2014user experience becomes a real challenge&#8230; and a major opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever thought about the impact of poor hand drying in these high-traffic areas? Inadequate equipment doesn\u2019t just cause inconvenience: it also increases costs, creates hygiene issues, and damages the reputation of the entire facility.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong><b>What happens when the hand dryer fails?<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some of the most common problems\u2014and how to avoid them with <b>smart, efficient solutions<\/b>:<\/p>\n<h5><strong>1. <b>Cold air and endless drying time = frustration guaranteed<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more annoying than placing your hands under a hand dryer only to feel a cold breeze that doesn\u2019t actually dry them&#8230; just a waste of time.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Why does it happen?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe dryer either <strong>lacks a heating element<\/strong> or the motor doesn\u2019t reach the RPM needed for a strong airflow.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nInstall next-generation units like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/3795-speedflow-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediclinics\u2019 Speedflow Plus hand dryer<\/a><\/strong>, which combine <strong>energy efficiency, fast drying <\/strong>and a<strong> comfortable user experience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/131-blog-1.png\" alt=\"hand-dryers-mediclinics-airports\" width=\"876\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\n2. <b>Unplugged hand dryers? Something\u2019s gone wrong\u2026<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>It\u2019s more common than you might think: dryers out of order and simply unplugged.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Why does it happen?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nFrequent breakdowns or poor equipment choices are often to blame.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/u-flow.es\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The U-Flow eco hand dryer by Mediclinics<\/a><\/strong> is built to last, offering <strong>outstanding performance <\/strong>and<strong> minimal maintenance<\/strong>\u2014perfect <strong>for high-traffic washrooms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. <b>Washing and drying\u2014why walk across the room?<\/b><br \/>\n<!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br \/>\n<!--[endif]--><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Moving around the bathroom to find a hand dryer slows users down and leads to unnecessary queues and waiting times to access the wash basins.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Smart solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nInstall an all-in-one system like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/3598-wash-and-dry-units-all-in-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediclinics\u2019 All-in-One Wash &amp; Dry Station<\/a><\/strong> or the innovative <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/behindmirror.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind the Mirror concept<\/a><\/strong>. <strong>Design<\/strong>, <strong>functionality and efficiency<\/strong>\u2014all in one spot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/131-blog-3_1.png\" alt=\"behind-the-mirror-mediclinics-airports\" width=\"876\" height=\"493\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\n4. <\/strong><strong>Puddles under the hand dryer? Safety hazard and poor image<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Why does it happen?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWater dripping from hands is neither collected nor channelled, accumulating on the floor.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/3793-dualflow-plus-brushless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Duaflow Plus hand dryer by Mediclinics<\/a><\/strong> includes a water collection tank or direct drain connection. <strong>Clean<\/strong>, <strong>safe<\/strong>, and <strong>efficient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. <b>Paper on the floor and empty dispensers<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When the hand dryer isn\u2019t working, paper becomes the only option. The result? Overflowing bins, littered floors, and a neglected-looking restroom.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/content\/13-mediclinics-eco-fast-hand-dryers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eco-high speed hand dryers by Mediclinics<\/a><\/strong> eliminate this need, <strong>cutting costs<\/strong> and <strong>boosting hygiene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7A9SosQmNqc?si=12ESUU-fB-bnzq5K\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><b><br \/>\n6. \u201cToilet closed for maintenance\u201d signs<\/b><br \/>\n<!--[endif]--><\/h5>\n<p>A nuisance for users\u2014and a headache for building operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/3794-machflow-plus-brushless\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Machflow Plus Brushless<\/a><\/strong> requires no maintenance thanks to its brushless motor. Plus, its plug-in system allows for replacement in under a minute. <strong>Zero maintenance<\/strong>, <strong>always operational<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>7. <b>Do hand dryers spread germs? Myth busted<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Some people still believe paper is more hygienic than hand dryers. But scientific studies show the opposite.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nModels like the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/u-flow.es\/en\/hand-drying-uflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U-Flow<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/wash-and-dry-units-all-in-one\/2689-all-in-one-3faucet-UCM093AB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All-in-One by Mediclinics<\/a><\/strong> include <strong>HEPA media filters<\/strong> and <strong>ionisers<\/strong> to eliminate the harmful effects of viruses and bacteria. <strong>Guaranteed hygiene<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/131-blog-1_1.png\" alt=\"all-in-one-mediclinics-airports\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><strong><br \/>\n8. <b>We want to save money\u201d\u2014but at what cost?<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Unplugging hand dryers to \u201csave\u201d energy might seem logical, but it\u2019s a false economy.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/content\/13-mediclinics-eco-fast-hand-dryers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eco-high-speed hand dryers by Mediclinics<\/a><\/strong> can save thousands of euros compared to paper towels in the medium term?<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Read our article<\/span>:<\/strong> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mediclinics.com\/en\/blog\/65_why-you-have-to-pick-up-a-calculator-to-dry-your-hands-in-a-public-bathroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why you have to pick up a calculator to dry your hands in a public bathroom<\/a>].<\/p>\n<h5><strong><b>A smart investment, not a luxury<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Fitting <strong>public washrooms in stations and airports with powerful, efficient, and hygienic hand dryers<\/strong> not only improves user experience\u2014it also <strong>optimises costs<\/strong>, <strong>reduces maintenance<\/strong>, and projects a <strong>modern<\/strong>, <strong>professional image<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To architects, designers and facility managers:<\/strong><br \/>\nBathrooms are not secondary spaces. They are key touchpoints with the user and should be equipped with <strong>robust, functional, modern, and sustainable technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Mediclinics,<\/strong> we\u2019ve been designing solutions for this challenge for more than 50 years. Shall we talk?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Enrique Gonz\u00e1lez<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Mediclinics S,A<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer holidays, airports and train stations fill with travellers. With hundreds of thousands of people passing through daily\u2014especially in restrooms\u2014user experience becomes a real challenge&#8230; and a major opportunity. Have you ever thought about the impact of poor hand drying in these high-traffic areas? 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