Here are some of the ways the Waterless No-Flush Urinal’s design outperforms traditional urinals in preventing odors:
👉Sealant trap (also known as membrane barrier): Waterless Urinals utilize a cutting-edge trap or cylinder housing a liquid sealant called Blueseal®. This advanced sealant, a pivotal element in odor prevention, forms a barrier that urine passes through. As the urine passes below this barrier, odors and sewer gases are effectively blocked from permeating back into the restroom.
This is far more effective than traditional urinals, which rely on a water-filled P-trap that can dry out, allowing odors to escape. This is especially true in places like schools, which often have extended periods of minimal use.
👉Lack of water means less bacterial growth. Urine, by itself, is sterile. However, in traditional water-filled urinals, bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus breed rapidly where water and urine mix, producing unpleasant odors and posing health risks.
Waterless urinals create a dry environment that is inhospitable to germs and bacteria, thereby eliminating odors while promoting health and safety in the restroom. This emphasis on health and safety reassures restroom users of the product's benefits.
👉No aerosolized bacteria: Flushing traditional urinals can send droplets (often filled with bacteria) into the air, spreading odors and germs. This problem was particularly concerning during the pandemic.
Waterless urinals, by eliminating the need for flushing, ensure that the problem of aerosolized bacteria is completely eradicated. This results in cleaner air and surfaces, fostering a safer and more secure restroom environment.
👉Non-porous, smooth surfaces: Waterless Urinals are constructed using smooth, non-porous materials, preventing urine from adhering to the bowl. This further reduces hiding places for bacteria where odors can develop.
As we can see, Waterless Urinals create cleaner, more odor-free restrooms than traditional flushing urinals through three key mechanisms:
1. They eliminate moisture from the bowl
2. Use high-quality sealants to physically block sewer gases
3. Incorporate advanced materials that prevent bacteria, prevent odors from building-up, and making the urinal easy to clean and maintain.
Klaus Reichardt, founder and CEO of Waterless Co. LLC in Vista, California, is an authority on water conservation. Since 1991, he has led the company to innovate plumbing products like the Waterless No-Flush urinal, which operates entirely without water. He can be reached at www.waterless.com
