Excel Dryer launches restroom hygiene quiz tied to global survey

Excel Dryer is turning new international restroom research into an interactive hand-washing and drying quiz, with entries open through Aug. 31, 2026. The findings show cleanliness is now a top expectation worldwide, and most respondents say a dirty restroom can cost a restaurant repeat business.

Why it matters: - Commercial restrooms have become a front-line brand issue, not just a facilities issue. - The survey shows restroom cleanliness and hygiene shape whether customers return, especially in restaurants. - The findings also point to higher demand for touchless, dependable hand-drying solutions in post-pandemic spaces.

What happened: - Excel Dryer commissioned a study called Post-Pandemic Perceptions of Commercial Restrooms with MetrixLab. - The research included more than 4,000 participants across the U.S., Europe and Asia. - Respondents included architects, design professionals, business owners, facility managers and consumers. - Excel Dryer launched a companion Hand Washing & Drying Quiz to make the findings more interactive. - People who complete the quiz before Aug. 31, 2026, are entered to win Beats Solo 4 Matte Black Headphones valued at $199.99. - The quiz is available through Excel Dryer Hand Washing & Drying Quiz for participants.

The details: - Cleanliness and hygiene ranked as the top priorities for restroom users worldwide. - 80% of respondents said they would not, or might not, return to a restaurant with messy facilities. - Paper towels on the floor and overflowing trash cans were among the most common triggers of a “dirty restroom” perception. - 75% of U.S. consumers said they wash their hands up to 10 times a day. - Excel Dryer said those habits reinforce the need for hygienic, touchless, cost-effective and dependable hand drying. - William Gagnon said proper hand hygiene and thorough drying matter more than ever in the post-pandemic world. - Gagnon said the quiz is meant to teach people what users expect in commercial washrooms while raising awareness about handwashing and drying habits. - Excel Dryer said the research helps explain what restroom users expect and what facilities deliver.

Between the lines: - The survey frames restroom upkeep as part of customer retention and reputation management. - The quiz gives Excel Dryer a way to turn research into a public-facing education campaign. - The company is linking its product category to broader hygiene expectations rather than just equipment performance.

What’s next: - Excel Dryer will keep promoting the quiz through Aug. 31, 2026. - The company is using the survey results to support a push for better hygiene outcomes in commercial buildings. - Excel Dryer also points readers to more information at the company’s website.