Frequently Asked
Questions...


I'm looking to replace my hydrochloric acid bowl cleaner with something a little safer. What do you recommend that is safer, yet works as well as hydrochloric acid?
Our 25% phosphoric acid bowl cleaner called, Clinging Bowl Cleaner (#2841), will work perfectly. Its clinging formula assures maximum contact time on fixtures for complete cleaning without the harshness and danger of hydrochloric acid (HCl). Another good choice is #44 Heavy-Duty Restroom Cleaner (#2744). This product uses a unique salt that works nearly as well as HCl without the hazards or harshness.

Is it necessary to clean toilet bowls with an EPA-registered bowl cleaner?
Quite honestly, it doesn't matter if you use a registered or non-registered product. The acid content of any bowl cleaner is very effective at keeping bacteria under control. Therefore, registered and non-registered products work very similar to each other.

What are the most critical areas of a restroom to disinfect?
Most people, if asked this question, would say toilet bowls and urinals. In reality, the areas people touch with their hands are the areas that need disinfection most. This includes soap dispensers, toilet and urinal flush handles, door handles, hand dryers, baby-changing tables, sink handles and paper towel dispensers.

My disinfectant states that it requires 10 minutes of contact time before it is wiped off. In order to do this, how do you recommend this product be applied?
Upon entering the restroom flush all toilets and urinals. Spray disinfectant around the outside of all toilets, urinals, sinks, handles, etc. Next, move on to the garbage and restocking stage. Clean the insides of toilets and bowls and wipe all disinfectant-containing surfaces clean. This procedure allows the needed 10-minute contact time for the disinfectant-cleaner to do its job.


What is scale?
Scale or hard water deposits are the inorganic salts that precipitate out of water as it air dries on a surface. Calcium and magnesium ions are the priciple components of scale. Scale is usually best removed with acid-based cleaners such as Foaming Restroom and Shower Cleaner (#605) or Tile & Fixture Cleaner (#296).