Washing Hands in a Bathroom
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Question
If someone washes his hands in a sink that is inside a bathroom or shower room and dries his hands outside, is this netilat yadayim valid?
Answer
It is considered as washing without a vessel. Therefore, for any washing for which a vessel is not required, doing so is effective. But for washing before a meal, which requires washing with a vessel, this is not effective. Regarding washing hands after sleep, it depends on a dispute among the poskim whether this requires washing with a vessel, and since bediavad washing without a vessel is effective, it is also effective to wash in a bathroom and dry the hands outside.
Source
Orach Chaim 4
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