When COVID-19 hit, businesses scrambled to improve hygiene, introducing paper towels, blue roll, and disposable wipes as essential tools for cleanliness. But what started as a pandemic precaution has now become the norm—and for good reason.
📉 Studies showed that air dryers spread 1,300 times more bacteria than paper towels.
🦠 Damp cloth towels can harbor bacteria for hours, increasing the risk of cross-contamination.
✅ Paper towels reduce bacterial presence on hands by up to 77% compared to air drying.
Industries That Made the Switch (And Never Looked Back)
🚨 Healthcare & Clinics – Stricter hygiene meant swapping reusable towels and sponges for disposable blue roll, preventing germ transfer.
🍽️ Hospitality & Restaurants – Frequent surface cleaning and single-use drying solutions became essential to keep kitchens and tables safe.
💪 Gyms & Fitness Centers – Reusable cloths were replaced with blue roll and disposable wipes to clean machines between users.
🛍️ Retail & Supermarkets – Trolley handles, checkout areas, and card machines saw a surge in sanitization using paper-based products.
🔧 Construction & Trades – Hygiene protocols increased, leading to more blue roll use for cleaning hands, tools, and work surfaces.
Why This Change Is Here to Stay
Hygiene-conscious businesses aren’t going back. The shift to disposable paper products has led to:
🔹 Fewer hygiene-related complaints & outbreaks
🔹 More efficient & cost-effective cleaning solutions
🔹 Higher customer confidence in cleanliness standards
At The Blue Roll Company, we’re here to simplify the buying process and make sure businesses have access to high-quality, well-priced paper products.
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