After washing and drying the hands with a paper towel, the total number of bacteria was reduced by an average of 76% on the fingertips and up to 77% on the palms.Scientists also conducted tests aimed at determine if there was potential for cross-contamination with other restroom users and the restroom environment based on each drying method.
Baada ya kuosha na kukausha mikono kwa tishu, idadi ya jumla ya bakteria ilipungua kwa wastani kwenye vidole kwa hadi 76%na kiganjani kwa hadi 77%.Wanasayansi hao pia walifanya majaribio ili kubaini iwapo kulikuwa na uwezekano wa uchafuzi wa watumiaji wa bafu zingine na mazingira ya bafu kutokana na kila aina ya mbinu ya kukausha mikono.