FAQ

I have heard of waterless urinal systems using plastic cartridges, what are these?

eco-cube should certainly not be confused with any other waterless system out there! Inserting replacement plastic cartridges into bespoke urinals or urinal fittings is expensive, flawed and over complex (essentially you end up paying for a maintenance and service contract!). The bottom line is that cartridges do not work because they don't have the active microbial capability or product design to seek out and get rid of the issues that cause urinal pipe work problems. Some cartridges just try to block out the smell by using rubber seal! With over 8 billion friendly bacteria per eco-cube nothing else is as powerful or effective, nor as environmentally safe as eco-cube in a washroom urinal or trough.

How much water will I save with eco-cube?

Water savings depend on the current water control system in your washroom. Many washrooms have no flush control at all and as a result the urinals probably flush every few minutes wasting up to 12-14 litres of fresh water per flush. The average urinal will flush away 151,000-180,000 litres of water per annum. When eco-cube is used water and sewage savings between £450-£500 per urinal per annum are typical.

Can I be more exact with the savings for my business?

Yes, we have a cost calculator which when imputed with the right data from your business, takes into account the purchase price of the eco-cube system. Some of our larger clients are generating water savings of over half a million pounds a year. Contact us and we can discuss your savings in more finite detail.

How long does a cube last in each urinal?

An eco-cube will last approx 4-5 weeks weeks in each urinal. When the cube has dissolved to 10% of its original size, then it should be replaced. In a trough system, one cube should be placed 60 cm apart.

What does the system cost?

There is no need for a capital outlay or a conversion cost up front. Simply add the cube to your existing urinal and turn off or reduce the water at the cistern or adjust your urinal control timer and then simply follow our easy Cleaning Instructions! The running cost per urinal of eco-cube with the use of our Advanced Microbial Multi Surface Cleaning Concentrate can be as low as £0.75p a week!

Remember these are replacement costs for your current cleaning materials for the washroom. There are however greater savings to be made in the reduction of water supply charges and sewage charges. Additional savings can be expected from reduced maintenance costs as there will be fewer urinal pipe blockages due to the elimination of uric and lime scale build up from the pipe work. Also with eco-cube there is no need to enter into contracts for the supply of chemical air fresheners as our products will provide a fresh and clean smelling washroom...naturally!

eco-cube sits in the bottom of the urinal, so what keeps the face/wall of the urinal clean?

The face of the urinal does not normally cause any problems. Bacteria find it difficult to exist on the urinal face because it's exposed to direct light and it normally dries soon after use. However the entire urinal should be cleaned daily with eco-works biodegradable Microbial Advanced Multi-Surface Cleaner as part of the Daily Cleaning Procedure. This powerful microbial cleaning solution contains proteins to activate the eco-cube microbes and friendly surfactants for highly effective biodegradable and user-friendly cleaning on both hard and soft surfaces. Our Advanced Microbial Multi-Surface Cleaner can be used on the floor, on tiles, and all enamel surfaces throughout the washroom.. even in the WC’s. With daily use of Advanced Microbial Multi-Surface Cleaner there is no need to take any other cleaning product into the washroom! It is simply diluted up to 1:30 with cold water. Say good-bye to chemicals in the washroom for ever!

Should we continue with using chemicals and chemical disinfectants?

There is NO need to use any chemical based product in the washroom. Using our microbial system, all chemicals can be banned from the washroom for good and a completely 'green washroom' is achieved. The eco-cube system is 100% environmentally friendly and many of our customers understand the importance of moving away from regular chemical usage; after all, we all pay for the high use of chemicals currently used in the environment indirectly.

How does the eco-cube system improve hygiene?

Waterless urinals are designed to dry out. Unlike the surfaces of wet urinals, which are constantly damp, bacteria and viruses can thrive in moisture but simply perish when left to dry. When you convert to the eco-cube system, your urinal becomes touch-free, reducing the transfer of pathogens to hands. The conventional flushing mechanisms in some wet urinals are a dangerous point of cross-contamination because they require direct hand contact from each user. Simply follow the Daily Cleaning Procedures and the urinal will be kept clean and odour free.

Is the eco-cube system difficult to maintain?

Not at all! It is very simple! Many of our referrals come from cleaning contractors and plumbers who have recommended our system after using it successfully for other clients. Contractors tell us that the system significantly improves overall hygiene conditions in the washroom and makes cleaning faster and safer. Using our environmentally friendly microbial products ensures greater peace of mind.

Can eco-cube be used in troughs?

Yes, very successfully. Simply place a cube every 60cm apart and clean and maintain in the same way as per our Daily Maintenance Care Instructions.

Do our cleaning staff need special cleaning instructions?

Daily maintenance of the eco-cube system is very simple and user safe. We produce printed referral guides in picture form to explain the daily cleaning process and we have a 2 minute DVD.

What do we have to do to get the system set up at our business?

Simply order an eco-cube Starter Kit from us. It comes with everything you need to implement and maintain the eco-cube system for your washroom urinals and will last you up to 6 weeks or more. Certainly you will notice the difference in just a few weeks. Once the product in the Starter Kit has finished, then simply call or email us to order up further eco-cubes and the Advanced Microbial Multi Surface Cleaner.