Combating Restroom Odor Head On

Through the years, seasoned professionals have learned some effective ways to beat restroom odor. For instance, to combat odors lingering in floor drains, David DeLashmutt, assistant facilities operation manager at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recommends flushing the drain with disinfectant. Or, when cleaning floors, pour the germicidal detergent down the drain to keep it moist and clean. Bio- or foaming-enzymes can also be used to combat odors in drains or in tight spaces where bacteria may hide.
Dan Wilson, support services manager at Cushing Regional Hospital in Cushing, Okla., swears by an enzyme cleaner, explaining that this product consists of live bacteria, which devour the unwanted bacteria — even in a restroom's smallest areas — and helps kill anything causing an odor issue.

"Your disinfectant works topically, but not in the cracks and crevices," he says. "Even bleach won't do what enzymes do."


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