Blocked Urinal -

: Ensure the flush mechanism is working correctly to prevent urine from stagnating and precipitating into crystals.

: Pour several gallons of hot water into the urinal. This can sometimes dissolve light buildup or help move soft debris. Plunger blocked urinal

: Only for severe clogs. Mix 1 part acid with 10 parts water in a bucket (always add acid to water, not vice versa). Pour it in, wait 1–10 minutes, and flush 3–4 times to rinse the pipes. : Acid can damage porcelain and pipes if misused. Brodi Specialty Products Ltd. Recommended Maintenance Tools To prevent future blockages, consider these products: Urinal Screens/Cakes : Catch debris and release enzymes to prevent scale. Professional-Grade Augers : Look for telescoping augers from sites like General Pipe Cleaners for extra reach beyond the bowl. Roto-Rooter Crete, Heavy Duty Urinal Descaler and Odor Treatment : Ensure the flush mechanism is working correctly

: For best results, apply treatments after business hours when the urinal is not in use, allowing the chemical to sit in the pipes (often overnight) to fully break down deposits. Warning Signs of a Developing Clog Catching a blockage early can prevent a messy overflow: Plunger : Only for severe clogs

: Use biological cleaners to break down uric acid crystals and bacteria. Heavy-Duty Descalers : Products like URIC XTREME are designed to dissolve calcium and protein deposits Last Resort - Muriatic Acid

Urine contains uric acid, minerals, and salts. Over time, these chemicals react with hard water and urinal cleaning fluids to form calcium urate —a rock-like, concrete-colored scale. This scale attaches to the inside of waste pipes like arterial plaque. Initially, it narrows the pipe; eventually, it seals it shut entirely. This is why old urinals in busy men’s restrooms block up even without foreign objects.