According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, there are over 200 viruses that can cause illness. Germs like bacteria and viruses love to hang out in public facilities, and any common door handle is an invitation to pass them along to the next person. Public restrooms and facilities are often at the top of the offender list. The viruses known to cause the Cold and Flu and many types of dangerous bacteria are transmitted by direct contact. A person does not catch a cold or flu virus, they have to come in contact with it. People are generally aware of this, so what do they do? They grab paper towels if there are any. They use their shirt, skirt, elbow, tissue, anything they can find to avoid touching that handle. The DoorWave was designed to enable a user to open a door by using either the top or the bottom of their foot. By using your shoe to open the door, not only does the user avoid direct contact with potentially dangerous bacteria and virus-infested handles, but this also enables the user to have their hands free for other tasks. Now there is an option to exit without touching the door handle. You spent the money on hands-free toilets, sinks, dispensers, and air dryers, now complete the healthy hand’s system with the door wave.