Comment by RamblingCTO
11 hours ago
Sounds like a problem not worth solving? In my wework the handles get wiped down as per the cleanign protocol. Takes what, a second? The costs are marginal.
11 hours ago
Sounds like a problem not worth solving? In my wework the handles get wiped down as per the cleanign protocol. Takes what, a second? The costs are marginal.
How often do they get wiped, and how dirty do they get in between? The idea here seems to be keeping them sanitary continuously.
On every usage??
What about bathroom doors that are touched constantly?
Wash your hands after touching the bathroom door, then lean on the door with your shoulder. If you have to use a door handle to exit the bathroom (the door swings into the bathroom), it means the bathroom is poorly designed, so use the paper towel that you dried your hands off with.
I rarely see paper towels in bathrooms these days. 99% of the time it's an electric hand dryer.
Use your foot.
https://old.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/1kb994/t...
I use my elbow. It is the same recommendation as to cough to your elbow. You do not touch with your elbow on yourself or others so it is generally safe.
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Where I think this kind of idea tries to make its case is in places where cleaning is infrequent, inconsistent, or happens long after peak use
I suppose a second every few hours over dozens of doors adds up. And this has the benefit of being continual, so you don't get build up between cleans.
I'm sceptical myself that the tiny generator they have could produce enough energy, and that the coating they have won't be more of a hassle, but the idea is reasonable
How about silver plating?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brass
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