Scientists at the University of Waterloo recently embarked on a study that commercial cleaners are very happy about – finding a urinal design that minimizes splashing. Of course, as commercial cleaners, our team is very well-versed in the pitfalls of most urinal designs because we’re usually the ones cleaning up the splash zone! So, we were more than happy to hear that the University’s research has found a design that minimizes the mess and looks good.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the University of Waterloo’s splash-free design is hitting the market anytime soon. So what can you do to cut back on the mess in your men’s restrooms? According to the university’s research, start with the right urinal insert. Their team recommends inserts with either an absorbent cloth, a honeycomb structure, or a raised layer with holes. These inserts help trap the liquid instead of traditional hockey puck urinal cakes that make the liquid act like a puck bouncing off the goalpost during overtime.
Now, as a cleaning company, we can tell you that even if you take all of these precautions to avoid ‘spills’ in the restroom, they will still happen. And we’re sorry to say it will occur in both men’s and women’s restrooms. So what can you do to keep your restrooms clean, even when there are frequent spills? Our top recommendation for restroom cleanliness is the MicroShield 360 system. This antimicrobial treatment is a preventative cleaning tool that keeps your restrooms clean 24/7. How does it work? Let us explain.
- The MicroShield 360 system is applied in two processes. Step one is an application of the MicroShield 360 Renew solution. The Renew solution is an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant that kills harmful pathogens. Using electrostatic technology, our technicians will spray this solution, killing any bacteria on the surface.
- Step two is the MicroShield 360 antimicrobial coating. It is also applied using electrostatic technology, so no inch of the treated surface is missed. The layer polymerizes to the treated surface, forming a lasting antimicrobial coating that kills germs and bacteria that land on the surface immediately. The treatment lasts up to one year, and we offer spot checks to ensure it’s working correctly.
Getting a MicroShield 360 treatment in your restrooms is a great way to have peace of mind that any wayward splashes or spills are immediately neutralized until you can clean them up. It will also kill bacteria on the surface that may be causing stinky odors. Here’s a review from Jennifer Short, Chief Operations Officer McDonalds, Multi-Location, on the benefits of MicroShield in their restrooms: “We had an odor issue which MicroShield 360 addressed. We haven’t altered our cleaning regimen, and to this day, there are still no odors.”
The ideal urinal and other restroom designs that cut back on spills and messes are still an idea and one that we hope will someday make it to the market. Until then, try a MicroShield 360 treatment to keep your restrooms cleaner and odor free!
