Revamping the Washroom Experience

Overview

White Rose Shopping Centre, owned and managed by Landsec, is a prominent retails destination in Leeds.

Committed to sustainability, the centre has achieved impressive waste management results, diverting 100% of waste from landfill and recycling over 70% of its total waste.

Moreover, White Rose boasts an extensive solar panel system that generates enough electricity to power 200 homes for a year and utilises an innovative rainwater system to flush toilets, resulting in approximately 40,000 “free” flushes annually.

The Challenge

White Rose Shopping Centre faced significant challenges in its washroom facilities, spevcifically related to waterless urinals, including blocked pipes and unpleasant odours, compromising the washroom experience for customers and adding operational and financial burdens.

The use of cartridges proved ineffective at preventing blockages and foul odours, moreover, they were not only expensive, costing £55 per unit, but also required frequent replacement every 4-6 weeks.

“After just two weeks of using URIZAP with the Gentworks GW6 cartridges, we noticed a huge difference in the smell, and we haven’t experienced any blockages since using the product. Even our customers commented on the changes!”

Gareth Kitchen

Cleaning Support Manager, White Rose Shopping Centre

The Solution

To address these pain points, they sought an alternative cost-effective solution that could alleviate the situation. After a thorough evaluations, ABS identified uric acid build-up as the cause of the blockages and smells and suggested using their revolutionary product URIZAP.

URIZAP, a powerful microbial. Solution, efficiently breaks down uric acid build-up and, with regular application, prevents future occurrences. When used in conjunction with Gentwork GW6 cartiridges, which only need replacement twice a year, maintenance demands and expenses are drastically reduced.

The URIZAP and Gentworks combination presents a more sustainable and economically viable approach to overcoming the washroom challenges at White Rose.

The Benefits

The implementation of URIZAP and the Gentworks GW6 cartridges delivered notable benefits for White Rose Shopping Centre:

Enchanced Efficiency

The Gentworks GW6 cartiridges, in combination with URIZAP, offered a highly productive and cost-effective solution compared to the previous cartridges used. With only two replacements required per year, maintenance efforts and costs will be substantially reduced, improving productivity and allowing staff to focus on other critical tasks.

Improved Washroom Conditions

The issues of blocked pipes and unpleasant odours were effectively resolved. Customes could now enjoy a clean, fresh, and hygienic washroom environment, elevating their experience at White Rose.

Cost Saving

The reduced frequency of cartridge replacements resulted in 57% annual cost savings for White Rose Shopping Centre. By eliminating the need for frequent replacements of the previously used expensive cartridge, and repairs, the shopping centre achieved notable reduction in washroom maintenance financial efficiency.

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