How to Reduce Plumbing Expenses for Your Business

Your building’s bathrooms may seem like a fixed plumbing expense, but various factors can significantly increase their costs:

• Water Waste: Leaky taps and running toilets can waste thousands of litres yearly, significantly increasing your water bill.
• Inefficient Fixtures: Not all toilets and fixtures are equal. Some older versions of toilets, urinals, and taps typically use more water than necessary. Upgrading to low-flow, efficient options can drastically cut down on water usage.
• Frequent Repairs: Older fixtures often need constant maintenance, wasting time and money. Replacing them can be a smart investment that saves costs over time.

Sanitary waste disposal bins come with their hidden plumbing costs that are easy to overlook:

• Frequent Servicing: Traditional box bins need regular collection and replacement, which can be labour-intensive and costly.
• Hygiene Concerns: Overflowing or poorly maintained bins create unsanitary conditions and require additional cleaning.
• Odour Control Issues: Unpleasant odours can develop between services, creating discomfort for building occupants.

All of these issues contribute to a sanitary disposal unit that is unsightly and deemed unsafe or unhygienic to use.  Research tells us that 8 out of 10 women choose not to use a sanitary disposal unit if it is offensive to them.

So what happens next?

Surprise Plumbing Expense of Flushing Tampons: Problems and Solutions

Flushing tampons and other period products down the toilet is a common yet costly issue that can wreak havoc on a building’s plumbing system:

• Clogging and Blockages: Tampons expand when wet, often causing blockages in plumbing pipes. Over time, they combine with other debris, leading to severe clogs that require costly professional intervention and downtime with washrooms out of action.
• Damage to Plumbing Infrastructure: Non-flushable items like tampons can build up and damage pipes or sewer lines. In buildings with sewage pumps, they can interfere with pump operations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs. Historical buildings with old plumbing also struggle to cope with period products flushed down toilets.
• Increased Maintenance Costs: Buildings where tampons are frequently flushed face higher plumbing maintenance needs to address clogs and damage. Emergency repairs for severe blockages add to these costs.

Strategic upgrades can significantly reduce long-term plumbing costs:

• Water-Efficient Fixtures: Low-flow toilets, tap aerators, and waterless urinals help reduce water usage and related expenses. Install better fixtures now, and save money later.
• Preventive Maintenance Programmes: Regular inspections and maintenance catch small issues before they become costly repairs.
• Smart Water Meters: These devices detect leaks early and provide data to help you optimise water use.
• Greywater Systems: Reusing water from sinks and showers for flushing or irrigation can help cut water expenses further. Talk to your plumber to learn more about greywater systems.

SaniPod™ offers innovative, cost-effective ladies’ hygiene bins for managing sanitary waste that are hygienic and safe to use. Here’s how SaniPod™ can help you save money and improve the restroom experience:

• Easy maintenance: Unlike traditional bins that require frequent maintenance and servicing with trapped or overflowing waste, SaniPod’s smart design minimises the need for constant attention. Incorporating innovative simple to use service features with zero exposure to waste, SaniPod™ units help lower labour and maintenance costs, offering savings over time.
• Enhanced Hygiene: SaniPod™ prioritises cleanliness and hygiene through touch-free operation. This design minimises contact, helping to reduce contamination risks and keep restrooms sanitary for user peace of mind. For building occupants, this means a cleaner, safer experience – and for facility managers, fewer resources spent on cleaning and repairing.
• Odour Control: Pod™ Protect Wipes are a key part of the SaniPod™ system, keeping SaniPod™ units fresh, clean and odour-free in between servicing. This ensures an inviting atmosphere for users, making restrooms more pleasant without additional air fresheners or frequent cleaning.
• Cost-Effective Disposal: SaniPod’s efficient design reduces the long-term costs associated with overflowing waste and improper sanitary waste disposal commonly experienced with conventional sanitary bins. By minimising the number of servicing and maintenance requirements, SaniPod™ units save time and money, making them a financially sound choice for facility managers.
• User-Friendly Design: SaniPod’s touch-free operation makes it an easy choice for users, encouraging proper disposal of sanitary products. The hands-free experience, coupled with a discreet, modern design, makes people feel more comfortable and likely to use the sanitary bins, reducing improper waste disposal that can lead to plumbing issues and potential environmental harm.

Choosing SaniPod™ helps you tackle hidden plumbing costs while enhancing cleanliness and comfort. Our touch-free automatic range of sanitary disposal units are streamlined and low maintenance. This small but impactful change creates a cleaner, more cost-effective restroom environment, reducing plumbing issues from improper sanitary waste disposal.

Explore our workplace sanitary bins or contact us for further assistance today.