The Vortice

The Vortice, at Strike Ten Pin Bowling, Rochdale. Jenna Willis said: "Quite frankly I was bowled over."

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Unnamed dryer at John Lennon Airport, Liverpool. All I want is dry hands. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. Lennon would be ashamed that this contraption existed in an airport that stole his name.

Lytlec Automatic Hand Dryer

The Richmond pub, Scarsbrick New Road, Southport. Spotter Jake Hargreaves said: "This is the worst hand dryer ever. So bad I had to take a picture."

Aircalor

The Aircalor, National Express coach from Manchester to Liverpool. Photographer Marise Lindsey said: "Shit at blowing - just like my mam."

Aqua Dri by Santon

The Aqua Dri by Santon, found at the Old Boars Head, Middleton. Supplied by Marise Lindsey, who said: "Mediocre drying system. Typical of a Middleton drinking establishment."

PHS Airstream 5000

The PHS Airstream 5000 at the Slug and Lettuce, Clerkenwell, London. Nick McDermott said: "Polished exterior, dated and much abused interior, this sleek white model can still blow like a Manchester hooker on an England striker when called upon. At roughly 1200 watts a go. 6/10."

Dyson Airblade

The Dyson Airblade, Liverpool One shopping complex. This dryer is to toilet hygiene what the washing machine was to women's lib. There can be no argument: the Dyson is the most satisfying and efficient hand dryer in Great Britain.

Newlec NLS Auto

The Newlec NLS Auto at Cue World snooker hall, Grimsby. Don't nip to the loo if it's your shot any time soon.