Choose a frequently asked question below to view the answer:

Q. How much water will I save?
A. Water savings depend on how many people use the urinal.

The flush tanks in most urinals hold between 11 and 20 litres, so a conservative estimate would be 10 litres per flush. If each person were to use the urinal 4 times per day, water usage would be 40 litres per person per day. If 10 people use the urinal for 220 days per year, estimated fresh water usage quickly blows out to 88,000 litres per year.

Some general estimates:

  • Organisation Water Wasted per Annum
  • School (500 male students) 2,850,000
  • Small Hotel (45 patrons) 982,800
  • Office Building (100 Male Staff) 880,000

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Q. What is the shelf life of the cubes?
A. Cubes last for two years when the storage container is sealed and stored between uses in a cool, dry area away from direct light. The cubes sit in the bottom of the urinal, so what keeps the face/wall of the urinal clean.

The face of the urinal does not normally cause any problems. Bacteria find it difficult to exist on the urinal face because it’s exposed to direct light and it normally dries soon after use.

The entire urinal is cleaned daily with Desert Washroom Cleaner, which contains proteins to activate the Desert Cube microbes, and surfactants and mild detergents for cleaning.
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Q. Is this system safe for septic tanks?
A. Yes. The Desert Cube System is ideal for septic systems because it adds beneficial microbes. Desert Cubes allow septic tank users to reduce water consumption significantly and reduce wastewater by the same amount. This result is fewer blockages and reduced pumping – a saving all round.
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Q. How will visitors know they don’t need to flush?
A. At each urinal bay, a small information sticker informs visitors that this urinal is environmentally friendly and does not require flushing water. The stickers demonstrate that your organisation or business is concerned about protecting the environment. back to top

Q. How does the Desert Cube Waterless Urinal System improve hygiene in washrooms?
A. Waterless urinals are designed to dry out between uses, unlike the surfaces of wet urinals, which are constantly damp. Bacteria and viruses thrive in moisture but simply perish when dried.

When you convert to the Desert Cube Waterless Urinal System, your urinal becomes touch-free, reducing the transfer of pathogens to hands. The conventional flushing mechanisms in wet urinals are a dangerous point of cross-contamination because they require direct hand contact from each user. back to top

Q. What does the system cost?
A. There is no conversion or retrofit cost. Simply add the cubes to your existing urinal and turn off the water at the urinal tap.

Running costs vary due to the wide range of sites in which the system can be used and differences in usage patterns. A rough average cost for the replacement cubes and booster cleaner is between $10 and $20 per month per urinal bay.

The costs of using the Desert Cube System are readily offset by savings in water supply charges and discharge fees alone. Additional savings can be expected from reduced maintenance costs for cisterns and drains, and from the elimination of automatic sanitisers. back to top

Q. Is the Desert Cube Waterless Urinal System difficult to maintain?
A. We believe the simple answer is no. Many of our referrals come from cleaning contractors who have recommended our system after using it successfully for other clients. Contractors tell us that the system significantly improves conditions in the washroom and makes cleaning faster.
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Q. What do we have to do to get the system set up at our business?
A. Simply order a Desert Starter Kit. It comes with everything you need to implement and maintain the system. We will even train your cleaners on the correct maintenance procedures. back to top

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