Choose a frequently asked question below to view the answer:
How much water will I save?
How will
visitors know they don’t need to flush?
What is the shelf life of
the cubes?
The cubes sit in the bottom of the urinal, so what keeps the face/wall of
the urinal clean.?
Is this system safe for
septic tanks?
How does the Desert™ Cube Waterless Urinal System improve hygiene in
washrooms?
What does the system cost?
Is the Desert™ Cube Waterless Urinal System difficult to maintain?
What do we have to do to get the system set up at our business?
Q. How much water will I save?
A. Water savings depend on how many people use the urinal. The flush tanks
in most urinals hold between 11 and 20 litres, so a conservative estimate
would be 10 litres per flush. If each person were to use the urinal 4 times
per day, water usage would be 40 litres per person per day. If 10 people use
the urinal for 220 days per year, estimated fresh water usage quickly blows
out to 88,000 litres per year.
Some general estimates:
- School (500 male students) 2,850,000
- Small Hotel (45 patrons) 982,800
- Office Building (100 Male Staff) 880,000
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Q. What is the shelf
life of the cubes?
A. Cubes last for two years when the storage container is sealed and stored
between uses in a cool, dry area away from direct light.
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Q. The cubes sit in the bottom of the urinal, so what keeps the face/wall of
the urinal clean.?
A. 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. The entire urinal is cleaned
daily with Desert™ Washroom Cleaner, which contains proteins to activate the
Desert™ Cube microbes, and surfactants and mild detergents for cleaning.
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Q. Is this system
safe for septic tanks?
A. Yes. The Desert™ Cube System is ideal for septic systems because it adds
beneficial microbes. Desert™ Cubes allow septic tank users to reduce water
consumption significantly and reduce wastewater by the same amount. This
result is fewer blockages and reduced pumping – a saving all round.
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Q. How
will visitors know they don’t need to flush?
A. At each urinal bay, a small information sticker informs visitors that
this urinal is environmentally friendly and does not require flushing water.
The stickers demonstrate that your organisation or business is concerned
about protecting the environment. You
can also download extra signage from the instructions and Signage Page.
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Q. How does the Desert™ Cube Waterless Urinal System improve hygiene in
washrooms?
A. Waterless urinals are designed to dry out between uses, unlike the
surfaces of wet urinals, which are constantly damp. Bacteria and viruses
thrive in moisture but simply perish when dried. When you convert to the
Desert™ Cube Waterless Urinal System, your urinal becomes touch-free,
reducing the transfer of pathogens to hands. The conventional flushing
mechanisms in wet urinals are a dangerous point of cross-contamination
because they require direct hand contact from each user.
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Q. What does the system cost?
A. There is no conversion or retrofit cost. Simply add the cubes to your
existing urinal and turn off the water at the urinal tap. Running costs vary
due to the wide range of sites in which the system can be used and
differences in usage patterns. A rough average cost for the replacement
cubes and booster cleaner is between $10 and $20 per month per urinal bay.
The costs of using the Desert™ Cube System are readily offset by savings in
water supply charges and discharge fees alone. Additional savings can be
expected from reduced maintenance costs for cisterns and drains, and from
the elimination of automatic sanitisers.
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Q. Is the Desert™
Cube Waterless Urinal System difficult to maintain?
A. We believe the simple answer is no. Many of our referrals come from
cleaning contractors who have recommended our system after using it
successfully for other clients. Contractors tell us that the system
significantly improves conditions in the washroom and makes cleaning faster.
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Q. What do we have to do to get the system set up at our business?
A. Simply order a Desert™ Starter Kit. It comes with everything you need to
implement and maintain the system. We will even train your cleaners on the
correct maintenance procedures.
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