Keep ZeroFlush bowls fresh: data‑driven cleaning and service
Routine cuts costs, stops smells, and keeps cleaners happy. The science backs every step.
What the research shows
🔬 Aerosol risk. A 2021 hygiene review found that toilet plumes spread E. coli, Salmonella, and norovirus. Droplets stay on surfaces for hours. (par.nsf.gov)
📊 Dirty touch‑points. A Tehran survey swabbed 7,482 spots in 1,062 public toilets. Eighty‑nine per cent carried live bugs. E. coli sat on up to 35 % of handles, taps, and buttons. (researchgate.net)
🦠 Urinal hot‑spots. A 2022 PLOS ONE study of eleven highway rest stops showed waterless bowls held up to thirty times more ureolytic bacteria than flush models. These bugs lift pH, build scale, and pump out ammonia. (journals.plos.org)
💡 Bottom line. High bug loads and fast mineral growth make strict cleaning and scheduled plumbing service vital.
Daily: Spray & Go in sixty seconds
🗑️ Pick up litter. Gloves on, bin gum or paper.
🟢 Spray the bowl. Two pumps of Aquatemp Spray & Go Urinal Cleaner & Deodoriser coat the china. Plant enzymes slice through urea and leave a gentle eucalyptus scent.
🧽 Wipe and walk. Use a microfibre cloth. No scrubbing and no harsh fumes.
Time per bowl: one minute.
Weekly: stop scale early
🔍 Check the trap. Watch for white crust or a slow drain.
🟡 Mist the surface. Cover the bowl, waste outlet, and floor tray with Aquatemp Uriscale Eliminator.
⏱️ Wait five minutes and wipe. The bio‑descaler lifts uric salts, limescale, and rust without acid.
Add a second pass in busy sites.
Monthly: plumber tasks only
🔧 Swap the Trap Insert cartridge or EnviroSeal.
💦 Flush the wastepipe drain.
📝 Add fresh odour barrier oil for the Trap Insert cartridge.
Cleaners never touch traps or pipes. A licensed plumber keeps the warranty safe and the risk near zero.
Train the people, not just the porcelain
🎓 Fifteen‑minute toolbox talk. Staff learn the two‑spray method and get SDS sheets.
📱 QR‑code refresher. A short video sits on the wall.
🚧 Clear duties. Cleaners clean. Plumbers service. This line appears on every roster.
Sample maintenance calendar
| Task | Mon–Fri | Wed | 1st of the month | Six‑monthly |
| Spray & Go wipe | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Uriscale mist & wipe | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Trap inspection | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cartridge change (plumber) | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Drain flush (plumber) | — | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Print, laminate, and pin behind the cleaner’s door.
Why this routine matters
✅ No smell. Enzymes block ammonia before noses notice.
🚫 No blockages. Regular descaling beats mineral growth that the PLOS study flags.
💧 No wasted water. You keep the 150,000-litre annual saving per bowl.
🔔 No surprises. A scheduled service is cheaper than an emergency call‑out.
Next step
Call ZeroFlush Service on 1800 999010 or email service@zeroflush.com.au. We train on-site cleaners, lock in a six‑month plumbing plan, and supply all enzyme sprays at trade rates. Your urinals stay fresh, water smart, and worry-free.
Gary Mays, born and educated in Auckland, New Zealand, has called the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, home since 1986. Currently, the Executive Director at Whywait Plumbing Pty Ltd and Aquatemp Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd. He’s a licensed plumber with an impressive international business background in New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore. Gary is known for his vigorous advocacy in plumbing, water conservation, sustainability, and small business growth. He is an influential and forward-thinking leader, a frequent voice in modern media for his industry insights and deep dedication to ecological, environmental, and professional causes.
