Odour generates from the bacteria in the
un-cleaned uric acid, usually found on the floor or walls of the restrooms. To
effectively get rid of this odour, all the surfaces of the restroom need to be
cleaned and scrubbed. In case one doesn’t find the source, a UV- Light can make
a patch in the dark room, glow. The glowing indicates the source of the odour
which needs cleaning.
Strong odour fumes also originate from the floor
drain. Any kind of smell if noticed must be addressed by the concerned janitor,
supervisor or the manager. What one needs is a proactive team.
It is also observed that the janitors use
the same mop & bucket, used in the other rooms leading to spreading odour
and cross contamination. On completing the task in each room, the water should
be drained. This would prevent continuous use of the same bucket and mop
multiple times and also allows the drain to have flowing water in the trap.
Bad odour can be found not only in the
washrooms but also in work areas. One must check the exhaust systems, the
ventilation for regular circulation of fresh air and any water blockage or
seepage.
Another reason for bad odour is when the
sewer gases escape into the air due to dry trap or because of water stationed
in the trap with food for too long.
A regular check on the Sewage Treatment
Plant water used in the washrooms for flushing, a track on the trap and the
drain line, regular briefing to the janitors about identifying the cause of the
odour and deep cleaning the areas are feasible solutions.
De-ozonisers should be used in hospitals and
pathology centres to cut through the strong odours of spirit and other
chemicals along with some advice on how to prevent bad odour generated from Bio
medical waste.
