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WASHROOM HYGIENE
Redefining Hygiene with
Green
Solutions
bowl cleaners,” concentrate. This has helped to
says Yugesh Naik, remove hard water stains from
Founder & Chief the sanitary fixtures, yellow stains
Strategist, Alpha from the toilet bowl and tough
Products. “These lime scale from the urinal & toilet
products enable the bowls very efficiently compared
janitorial staff to remove to conventional corrosive toilet
discoloration very often seen cleaners.”
in washbasins & urinals and
works as antibacterial agents.” Once the washroom is odour
ommon issues in Waterless urinals are an neutralized by using either aqua
based room freshener (Khushboo
airport washrooms innovative solution to conserve
Coften stem from high water, and their maintenance is -A5) or AHU fitted Aroma oil
diffuser (Khushboo Diffuser oil),
traffic volumes, which could lead quite specific to ensure proper
to cleanliness and maintenance hygiene and functionality. The it is made toxin free with Tranquil
challenges. Ensuring a consistent cleaning process involves using a Breeze that purifies the air and
supply of consumables like nonabrasive cleanser (Amerind) circulates a fragrance.
handwash & paper towels and and descalers (Scalefree) for the So, making a transition from
keeping the washrooms free interior and exterior surfaces. For using old formulations to latest,
from malodours are the main optimal care, some manufacturers indigenously made, cost effective
challenges. However, a proper recommend using their specially and environment friendly products,
understanding of the bathroom formulated products designed we are trying to create a safe
chemistry along with following to protect the urinal’s finish and atmosphere for the
a prescribed sanitary protocol maintain the effectiveness of the passengers and
for janitorial staff can help in liquid sealant barrier. Regular the staff.
maintaining washroom hygiene. maintenance includes replacing the
With the advent of smart cartridge system and replenishing
technology, airports are now the sealant to prevent odours and
equipped with sensor-driven ensure smooth operation.
systems that not only enhance the “We have been able to
user experience, but also streamline achieve high rate of
operations. For instance, automatic customer satisfaction
soap dispensers, faucets, air hand with our flagship
dryers, and paper towel dispensers product BCS A1
are becoming standard in airport – Bathroom
washrooms to minimize touch and Cleaner
reduce cross-contamination. cum
“We have redefined the way Sanitizer
washroom hygiene is scientifically
handled in various airports across
India especially, the Mumbai
International Terminal and the
Kochi airport. Green products are
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