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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
          used instead of corrosive toilet                                                                   CIJ


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