How to use urinal grids or tablets?
Remove the plastic around the urinal grate. Place the grate in the bottom of the urinal. The urinal grate should be changed every 30 days.
Place a tablet at the bottom of the urinal. It dissolves with each use. Add a new one as soon as you notice that the one in place is almost completely dissolved.
Can I use bleach on my tiles?
Absolutely not, because although bleach is one of the most effective disinfectants on the market, it contains no surfactants and therefore no cleaning power. Bleach will attack your tiles and grout, making them porous over time. Urine will seep into these pores, making it increasingly difficult to treat the odor problem. Discover our guide on bleach and its effects to better understand this issue.
What to do about a persistent urine odor?
There are now products available to treat persistent urine odors on tiles and in rooms where urinals are installed.
Moc Loo is the ultra-effective solution for eliminating odors of urine, vomit, and feces in sanitary facilities such as toilets and urinals. Target areas: toilets, public urinals, parking lots...
Moc loo technology directly alters the molecular structure of unpleasant odors. No more simply masking off bothersome smells! This fragrance is specially formulated to interact with the targeted odor, resulting in a perfectly harmonious new scent. The offending odor is no longer detected by our senses; by altering its perception, we create a true olfactory illusion.
Biobacter tango mango fragrance will allow you to find a solution for the maintenance of tiled floors in sanitary facilities and especially in the case of persistent urine problems which can soak into the floor.
Urinal grate
These devices, also called "urinal screens" or "urinal mats," are enjoying resounding success among establishments concerned about hygiene and the image of their restrooms. But what explains this enthusiasm? What are the main characteristics and limitations of this technology?
Popularity of urinal grates
Scented urinal grates appeared on the market a few years ago, driven by innovative brands. Since then, many other companies have entered this niche, offering variations and adaptations of this technology.
But where does this enthusiasm for these devices come from? In reality, managers of public and professional establishments quickly identified the numerous advantages offered by scented urinal grates. Their ease of use, powerful deodorizing action, and ability to reduce blockages make them valuable allies for restroom maintenance.
Functioning and characteristics of a urinal grid
Scented urinal grates are primarily made of a flexible polymer impregnated with an air freshener. When installed at the bottom of urinals, these grates gradually release their fragrance, masking unpleasant odors for approximately 30 days.
But their advantages don't stop there. Their innovative design also gives them anti-splash properties, thanks to small bumps that trap urine splashes. Furthermore, these grates act as a mechanical barrier, preventing waste such as cigarette butts, chewing gum, or paper from accumulating in the pipes and clogging them.
Some brands even go so far as to incorporate antibacterial agents into their formulation, thus claiming to actively eliminate odors. Far from being limited to a single fragrance, scented urinal grids come in a multitude of perfumes, each associated with a distinctive color.
In addition to the variety of fragrances, scented urinal grids also come in different shapes and sizes to fit a wide range of urinals.
Advantages for the daily management of urinals
For the daily management of a small or large park of urinals, scented urinal grates offer many advantages that are appreciated on a daily basis:
Effective deodorization: Thanks to their powerful fragrance, these grilles effectively mask bad odors, offering users an impression of cleanliness and freshness.
Splash protection: Their innovative design limits urine splashes, thus reducing stains and regular maintenance.
Preventing blockages: By trapping waste that could clog pipes, urinal grates help avoid costly drain cleaning services. They also prevent the common problems of cigarette butts or other waste that some users do not hesitate to deposit in urinals.
Ease of use: Simple to install and replace periodically, these devices integrate easily into maintenance routines. However, the operator must wear gloves when installing and removing the grid, possibly using a suitable waste collection tool .
Image enhancement: The presence of these scented grates conveys an image of care and cleanliness , thus enhancing the establishment's image in the eyes of users. Whether in a school, airport, train station, gas station, restaurant, hotel... it's the image of your restrooms that reflects the hygiene of your urinals.
Urinal grate and environment
Although highly appreciated, scented urinal grids are not without limitations and environmental considerations to take into account, especially in a general context where the concept of a product's life cycle has become central to the choice of hygiene solutions.
Firstly, their disposable and non-recyclable nature makes them environmentally unfriendly products. Each grid replacement generates additional waste, going against sustainable development goals.
Furthermore, some users criticize the fact that these devices mask odors rather than truly eliminating them. They believe that using strong perfumes is only a temporary fix, and that regular, thorough cleaning remains essential.
Finally, the recurring cost associated with regularly replacing the grates can be significant for establishments, especially when it comes to equipping many urinals.
Innovative brands
Uriwave, the benchmark urinal grid
Uriwave is a leading provider of urinals for public spaces. Whether in train stations, airports, stadiums, or any other high-traffic location, choosing a high-performance solution to neutralize urine odors is essential.
With fragrances like mango, herbal mint, tutti frutti, and cotton blossom, Uriwave has successfully offered pleasant scents that meet user expectations. Made in the USA, Uriwave urinal grates are widely used in professional hygiene settings, with a fragrance retention up to 30 times greater than entry-level products.
Prodiscreen urinal grid: the alternative
The Prodiscreen scented urinal screen has successfully challenged Uriwave's dominance in the urinal screen market. This screen is scented but packaged in a protective olfactory barrier film . Therefore, the fragrance is only released when the film is opened.
Therefore, you no longer perfume your premises during storage, but only the urinal at the time of commissioning.
The design of the Prodiscreen urinal grid from Prodifa allows it to offer 40% more material than most grids on the market and 40% more perfume.
This gives the urinal grid a very long residual effect with 30 days of effectiveness.
Anti-splash design / anti-splash spikes on the top surface prevent splashing .
Enzymatic action
The deodorizing grid activates and releases bacteria upon contact with urine.
If you are looking for a credible alternative, Prodiscreen is the solution!
Gille Prodiscreen urinal: proof by image!