January 30, 2008—A new survey asked approximately 700 facility managers, janitorial supply manufacturers, distributors and building service contractors their thoughts on restroom odors.
The survey was conducted by AlturaSolutions Communications for Waterless Co LLC. About 700 people were invited to take the online survey, and more than 100 completed it. The survey was conducted in mid-January 2008 and has a confidence rating of 95 percent.
Respondents registered concern with restroom odors. When asked if an odor present in a restroom made them more concerned about germs, nearly 85 percent said yes.
The survey also found that seventy-one percent believe restroom odors are a sign of improper cleaning, and sixty-six percent indicated that an unpleasant restroom odor would deter them from returning to a restaurant or store. Sixty-eight percent said that a pine odor does not mean clean when it comes to restrooms.
About half of the respondents believe restroom odors come from floors; twenty-five percent said odors come from toilets and urinals, and a small percentage indicate odors come from sink and floor drains.
“In fact, many restroom odors are the result of sewer gasses coming up through the drain,” says Klaus Reichardt, managing partner of Waterless Co LLC, a leading manufacturer of No-Flush urinals and other restroom products. “Fortunately, there are products now available that prevent this evaporation, essentially ending this as a source for restroom odors.”
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