After sanitizing, what is the recommended drying method for food-contact surfaces?

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After sanitizing, the surface should air dry completely. This lets any remaining sanitizer stay on the surface long enough to work and avoids recontamination from towels or cloths that haven’t been cleaned or sanitized. Using a towel or any fabric that could carry microbes can reintroduce contamination, and drying in the sun isn’t reliably controlled and can bring in dust or insects. Air drying in a clean, sanitized environment is the safest, most effective way to finish the sanitizing process.