Q: How does the Sanitact Unit work?
A: The free-standing unit uses the unique chemical vapour system. This chemical is a vapour phase bactericide, which sanitises and deodorises the contents of the unit.

Q: We have no women between puberty and menopause, so why do we need a sanitary unit?
A: Many women use protection at times other than when they are menstruating e.g. for slight incontinence. It is not easy to tell if someone still menstruates and often, as people enter menopause menstruation can be erratic. It is important to have a provision on site for visitor's use.

Q: What does the toilet or urinal sanitiser fluid contain?
A: The sanitiser fluid contains:

• Bactericide: this is responsible for killing the bacteria that lives in and around the toilet.
• Scale Inhibitor: this interacts with dissolved minerals and salts in the flush water, distorting their structure and preventing crystallisation and deposition on surfaces.
• Surfactant: this helps maintain bright clean surfaces and reduces the possibility of 'debris' sticking to the bowl. Additionally it gives a visible foaming effect in the bowl.

Q: Do we still need our regular cleaners?
A: Yes, the Initial sanitiser and hygiene treatment programme is not designed to replace the cleaning efforts of your regular cleaners, but rather to enhance them. By attacking the main source of washroom malodour the cleaner can concentrate on making the washrooms look tidy and clean to the eye.

Q: What is the 'sneeze' effect?
A: The 'sneeze' effect is caused when a toilet is flushed. The water swirls through the system, picking up any uric or faecal residue on the way. The untreated residue often contains bacteria and when it is launched into the atmosphere, propels the bacteria onto surfaces and people. The bacteria stay airborne several hours and assist the spread of illness from one washroom user to the next.

Q: What causes washroom malodour?
A:Typical washroom odours are produced by biological degradation of organic matter. This degradation produces inorganic odours such as hydrogen sulphide and organic odours such as metanediol.

• Bacteria - when some bacteria digest organic matter, which is often found in the washroom, they become malodorous by emitting smells such as ammonia. These bacteria are the most common source of washroom smells and body odour and can represent a risk to health.
• Inadequate ventilation - ineffective ventilation is a common cause of washroom malodour.

Q: We can buy a can of spray from the supermarket, why do we need an Airfresh Unit?
A: A can of air freshener spray is the first thing that a person picks up after using the toilet. This can of air freshener becomes a transition point for bacteria from that user to the next user. This is called cross contamination and is one way in which illnesses are spread around the workplace. The Initial Solar Air fresh is 'non-touch', delivering odour control without introducing the risk of cross contamination and the associated illnesses and absence from work. The Solar Air fresh unit is robust and fixed to the wall, making it difficult to steal or vandalise. In contrast, spray cans are easy to steal and can be costly to replace.

Q: Why use an anti-bac spray or wipe..can't you just wipe the toilet seat with a tissue?
A: Unfortunately this can actually aid the spread of bacteria. When one considers that a single gram of faeces contains millions of bacterial cells then it is clear that the washroom environment poses a potential risk of cross-infection. Anti-bac sprays and wipes actually help eliminate those bacteria and provide a sanitised surface for people to sit on.

Q: How effective is the bactericide in the Antibac spray?
A: The Antibac spray contains strong bactericides, which through wiping the toilet seat and surrounding fixtures, greatly reduces the risk of infection through contact.