(June 2008) As the considerable start-up problems at London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 have recently proven, an airport’s systems need to flow properly to avoid the whole place fouling-up, creating a PR disaster and unnecessary expense. Wastewater and restrooms are another part of that delicate system that requires careful attention.
Due to the thousands of people passing through airports each day who use the bathroom facilities, there is a requirement to make sure the toilets stay clean and hygienic, that they don’t smell and that pipes do not get blocked.
An expert in environmental plumbing solutions, Environmental Biotech (EB) has the answer. Recently conducted demonstrative trials of its FlowFresh™ and B-Urine Free™ products in Dallas Airport proved to the airport’s management that a cost saving of over US$100,000 could be returned after just two years of using the products. EB have now had 150 units installed throughout both Dallas terminals.
Nasty odors emanating from urinals are caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals, which occurs on the surface of urinals and congregates in the waste pipes. Ordinary cleaners cannot touch urine crystals and, until now, even the best stain and odor solutions would wash away the water-based urine components, masking the odorsl of the crystals while the affected area dried. Dry crystals simply lay dormant for extended periods, resurfacing in moist conditions. Equally, prolonged build-up of these crystals in pipe-work can lead to reduced water flows which can in turn provoke flooding.
FlowFresh™ is a treatment solution for urinals. It is based on friendly bacteria and enzymes that digest uric acid crystals and so eliminate the odor of stale urine. Administered by a drip dispenser it removes mineral build-up on the porcelain whilst deodorizing and clears uric crystal build-up in the pipes. This cost effective, easy to install and maintain solution to blockages and odors removes the need for de-scaling.
B-Urine Free™ is a high performance, bio-enzymatic solution that uses microbes to attack the urine crystals and is already widely used in environments such as airport concourses, schools, bus terminals, washrooms and pubs. Importantly, it is not a disinfectant; other cleaners tend to clear some of the urine and then mask the odor with a stronger fragrance. B-Urine Free™ completely removes the urine odor and stain. By breaking down the urine crystals caused eliminates the source of the problem to get rid of odors for good.
Environmental Biotech is the global leader in the provision of bio-remediation solutions for commercial and municipal drainage problems using live vegetative bacteria to clear and maintain flow levels to protect community hygiene and reduce flood pollution.
With an international client portfolio that includes McDonalds and ranges from Australia through the United Kingdom and the States, the Environmental Biotech system is achieving international recognition as the most efficient and environmentally friendly method of protecting people’s health. Its unique and effective environmental solutions to drain line and odor problems commonly found in commercial establishments are clearing away all obstacles to the company’s success.
