Initial Hygiene, one of Ireland’s leading providers of washroom hygiene, vending, and floor mat solutions, has officially launched its latest innovation, the Plug & Play® Luna Dry hand dryer in the Irish market. This cutting-edge hand drying solution is set to revolutionise washrooms across Ireland with its ease of installation, efficiency, and durability.
The Luna Dry’s HEPA Clean Air intelligent filtration system removes at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mould, bacteria, and airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. Initial Hygiene’s Luna Dry hand dryer represents a significant leap forward in washroom technology, combining advanced features to ensure high standards of hygiene and environmental sustainability.
The Terra 4 Docking Station enables replacement or upgrade of the hand dryer within seconds, and eliminates the need for an electrician once the docking station has been installed.
A study* conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene in the United Kingdom highlighted that inefficient hand dryers could be costing UK businesses over £200 million per year in wasted energy and contributing to an extra 133 million kilograms of carbon emissions annually. The study, which analysed 689 hand dryers, found replacing outdated models with modern, low-energy hand dryers like the Luna Dry could significantly reduce running costs and emissions.
Sian Walkling, Head of Marketing, Initial Hygiene, says: “Hand dryers have a lifespan of 5-7 years, but they are an item which is typically out of sight and out of mind. As long as they are working then very often, they will be left on walls for 10 or 15+ years.
“Not replacing outdated hand dryers may appear to make good business sense, but is it? Modern hand dryers have evolved to be more efficient at drying hands quickly, as well as being low energy and low noise.
“At Initial Hygiene, we are committed to innovation and sustainability. The Luna Dry hand dryer offers superior performance and aligns with our mission to provide environmentally responsible washroom solutions, with annual running cost of circa €22**. We are proud to introduce this product to the Irish market and support our customers in enhancing their washroom hygiene standards.”
The Luna Dry model includes ION PURE antimicrobial metal ions, providing an added layer of protection against bacteria, mould, and viruses. This innovative feature prevents the build-up of offensive odours and helps to ensure a hygienic environment. The antimicrobial metal ions are incorporated into the hand dryer shell during manufacturing, creating a germ-resistant finish that releases ions gradually in the presence of moisture.