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What can be substituted for hand towels?

  1. A clean, common towel

  2. Hand blower

  3. Your shirt, if it's clean

  4. Medical gauze

The correct answer is: Hand blower

A hand blower is an appropriate substitute for hand towels because it effectively dries hands without the use of a fabric product that can harbor bacteria or require laundering. Hand blowers provide a hygienic alternative, minimizing contact with surfaces and reducing contamination risks in a tattooing environment. This aligns with best practices in sanitation and infection control within the body art industry, where cleanliness is crucial. In contrast, using a clean, common towel or a shirt may not provide the same level of hygiene since they can still retain moisture and bacteria. Medical gauze is not designed for drying hands and would be inappropriate for that purpose in a tattooing context.