How long do urinal deodorizers last?

approximately 30 days
Urinal Mat Maintenance Mats are designed to last approximately 30 days, but they may need to be replaced sooner depending on restroom traffic.

What can you put in a urinal to make it smell better?

Spray with an enzyme-based odor eliminator, such as Biokleen Bac-Out Foaming Eliminator or Nature’s Miracle Urine Destroyer. Enzyme-based cleaners are designed to get rid of urine smells. They can be found on the pet aisle of most supermarkets. Allow the foam to sit for several minutes, then wipe clean with the sponge.

What are urinal cakes used for?

They’re called “urinal cakes” and are commonly seen at the bottom of urinals. Their purpose? Control bacteria and reduce smell. They’re made of para-dichlorobenzene, a chemical that does deodorize but comes with baggage.

What are urinal screens made of?

Products > Odor Control Products > Urinal Screens West’s urinal screens are made of tough, stain-resistant vinyl plastic and last much longer than traditional urinal screens. Our urinal screens are encapsulated with a deodorant that helps keep the urinal sanitary and kills unwanted odors.

Do urinal cakes repel mice?

Well, rats hate the scent of toilet cakes. They are somewhat like mothballs because eventually they dissolve. Take several toilet cakes and crumble them into small pieces.

Why do urinals get blocked?

Blockages in urinals are caused by the build up of scale in the urinal traps, drains or waste pipe work. Limescale is sparingly soluble in water and builds up on the exposed surfaces of urinals as the flush water evaporates. This deposition can be increased by the addition of warm urine.

What is the best way to clean a urinal?

Empty all urine from the container, and flush with hot water. Pour a squirt of dish soap into the urinal, which will clean and break up residue. Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the urinal, which will deodorize and disinfect. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda into the urinal as well, which cleans and deodorizes.

Why do people put ice in urinals?

To bartender’s surprise, the ice eliminated urinal odors. As one expert explained, the ice froze odor causing molecules in urine, preventing them from being released. Eventually, the odor-filled molecules melt with the ice and drip down the urinal and into the sewer.

Can I eat a urinal cake?

Eating a urinal cake can kill you. Anyone crazy enough to bite into a urinal cake is putting their health at risk. Ingesting the chemicals found in urinal cakes can lead to symptoms such as: Dizziness.

Does light deter pack rats?

Once pack rats are inside a vehicle they love to chew on wires in the engine. Put strobe or rope lights under the car, the light keeps the pack rats away. Seal off all open areas of the garage, so the pack rats do not get in.

Do mothballs deter pack rats?

Put simply; mothballs are almost completely ineffective when it comes to repelling rats. Mothballs contain a chemical called naphthalene, which keeps red blood cells from carrying oxygen when inhaled, so one could naturally assume that it would be an effective measure against rats.