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Crete
Heavy Duty Urinal Descaler and Odor Treatment
Crete is a professional quality drain treatment for descaling uric acid (calcium) buildup in urinals. Crete dissolves uric acid buildup, restoring drains to their original working diameter and eliminating the source of odors and flow restrictions. We have been refining the formula for Crete for over 40 years to make the absolute best you can buy for fixing your urinals. Drain Cleaner and unblocker
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After more than four decades of refining the formula for Crete, our product has become the highest-ranked solution for repairing urinals on Google search pages.
Treating Urinal Odors and Slow Running Drains
Restroom urinal odors are a serious problem for schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, housekeeping and for maintenance managers in general. Often, urinal drains with uric acid buildup are the source of these odors. Uric Acid buildup can slow down or block your drains.
Crete has been formulated for industrial and commercial applications specifically for the treatment of urinals. Crete treats the source of the problem and provides a solution for ongoing maintenance avoiding the chance of recurring odors. With regular applications, you can avoid expensive plumbing repairs to your drains.
Urinal Cakes or Urinal Blocks are ok to use but only mask the odor. They do not solve the problem. With the correct Crete maintenance program in effect, snaking or removing a urinal from the wall should be a rare occurrence. 
How does a Urinal Descaler work?
When bodily wastes like urine leave the body, it immediately reacts with oxygen and breaks down. Sitting urine interacts with the uric acid naturally contained in it, changing the chemical structure into ammonia. This ammonia is highly alkaline eventually forming into crystals that are hard to remove with conventional cleaners. This scale adheres to toilet bowls and the urinal drainpipe, especially in the "p-trap".
A urinal descaler such as Crete sits in the urinal "p-trap" and dissolves all forms of scale, the cause of slow running and foul-smelling urinals. This eliminates the uric acid/salt build-up not just disguising it like many other so-called urinal cleaners. It also helps prevent future uric salt build-up. Crete even works with waterless urinals.
Crete is a Heavy Duty Urinal Descaler
The best way to manage and fix smelly or blocked urinals. Crete is a heavy-duty descaler that dissolves uric acid and calcium deposits in urinals.
Here is some additional reading on this product:
Urinal Descalers vs. Bleach Urinal Treatments
Is it safe to unclog a urinal with acid?
Fix clogged or slow draining urinals
When urinal odors start building up, what do you do?
Having clogged or slow draining urinals?
Product Features
- Dissolves Uric Acid and Calcium scale deposits which are the cause of foul odors and slow running urinals
- Will not harm copper, steel, PVC or ABS drain pipes
- Restores urinal drain pipes to the original diameter
- Save $$$ by reducing the time & manual labor involved with snaking or ripping the urinal off the wall to remove scale deposits
- No noxious fumes are released while it works
- Eliminates the scale in the p-trap which is the cause of foul odors.
- For best results allow to sit for several hours, preferably overnight
- Fixes smelly urinals and bad odors
- Crete can also be used to descale coils, heat exchangers and humidifiers
How to Use
For treating urinal odors and issues in public buildings, police stations, fire stations, hockey arenas, baseball and football stadiums, hospitals, shopping malls, schools, military bases, movie theatres, government buildings, ambulance stations, public swimming pools, restaurants, amusement parks, convention centres, etc.
Crete works by first restoring urinal drains to their original working diameter, and with regular applications, keeping the drains flowing properly avoiding future build-ups.
A minimum of twelve 16 oz. bottles are required for a typical maintenance cycle.
Regular Maintenance Dosage:
Use daily to remove long-term build-up in high traffic installations.
Use weekly, for 12 weeks, as preventative maintenance for areas of average usage.
For Initial Treatment:
- Pour 16oz of Crete into the trap of the urinal.
- Allow to work overnight or for as long as possible.
- Tape a bag over the urinal during business hours to make sure nobody uses it
- Flush it in the morning a few times.
- The drain should be restored to its original diameter with most odor-causing scale removed.
Questions and Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How long should Crete sit in the drain to clear a slow-running urinal? | 45 minutes to 1 hour for slow-running urinals. |
| Can Crete clean calcium stains inside the urinal bowl? | Yes, effective for cleaning calcium stains on urinal bowl walls. |
| Can I snake out the urinal cleanout while Crete- is in the drain? | No, flush multiple times before snaking. |
| What should I do if there's a foul odor and smoke after pouring Crete into a urinal? | Usually, there are no foul odors from using Crete unless there is a reaction from a previous chemical in the drain. Flush the drain if possible. If odors persist, try treating the drain with Brodi HDJ 925 |
| Can Crete clear foreign objects or tree roots from urinal drains? | No, not suitable for clearing foreign objects or tree roots. |
| Do I need to remove standing water from the urinal before using Crete? | Removing water is helpful but not necessary. |
| What to do if the urinal is completely clogged and doesn't drain? | Pour a full 16 oz bottle let it sit between 6-8 hours. Repeat application may be necessary depending on the severity of the build-up. Make sure there is not another type of blockage, Crete will only open drains restricted by uric acid calcium buildup. |
| Can I use Crete if it has frozen? | Thawed product can still be used effectively. |
| Is Crete safe for various pipe materials? | Yes, safe for ABS, PVC, and Copper pipes. |
| Is Crete safe for septic systems? | Yes, septic-safe when used as directed. |
| Can it be used for cleaning stubborn stains in toilet bowls? | It can be used, but Bolbac Bowl Cleaner is recommended for better results. |
| Is it safe to mix Crete with other chemicals? | Never mix it with other chemicals; follow safety precautions. |
| Can I use Crete for purposes other than urinals? | Crete can also be used to descale coils, heat exchangers, humidifiers and removing animal urine odors from farming installations. Also safe for waterless urinals. |
| How can I prevent uric salts, calcium buildup and odors from redeveloping after using Crete? | Follow maintenance instructions for long-term prevention. |
| What to do if Crete spills on clothing or carpets? | Be cautious; it can stain fabrics. Refer to SDS for handling and storage advice. |
Reviews (5) Ratings
Stephan P.
Breakice2022@gmail.com
A++++ it's the only stuff that works for urinals. We haven't had to use the urinal auger since starting using crete 2 years ago for our 18 urinals. Time and money saver!! Highly recommended. Thank you!
Earl
********@verizon.net
OMG!!! So many products will tell you "This is all you need", "This is the most powerful ever" You won't need anything else"
HOLY COW!!!! Seriously. THIS PRODUCT IS INCREDIBLE!!!
I am in Facility Maintenance and tried Crete on several severe urinal clogs. The results are unbelievable. I need MORE!!!
Firas
The product worked like magic! Everything is so perfect. I’m beyond happy! Thank you so much for the recommendations.
Firas
One Page Cafe
Mike
Alongside all the accolades that I post about my restaurant on my website, I will now include that I have the cleanest, clearest most flushable urinal in the United States. Great product! Thanx for all your help and I’ll spread the word to all my restaurant friends.
Clydz Restaurant
Creative Food & Drink
Adriano
I have been using this for a while. I take care of plumbing systems in hospitals. I can tell you this makes my job a lot easier to keep things up and running. I just pour and leave it overnight after putting up a sign on the urinal. As much as I miss bringing out the snake this is much better.
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Questions & Answers (11) Questions
Q: How often should this be used in a very busy Urinal in a restaurant restroom?
A: For preventative maintenance:
Minimum one 16 oz bottle per week.
To break down bad calcium build-up:
Use one 16 oz bottle per urinal and leave in overnight. Apply once per day until urinal is running smoothly.
Q: How long will it take to get the urinal drain back running smoothly for the first time of treatment?
A: Usually, if you use an entire 16 oz bottle in a urinal and leave it overnight, it should be running smoothly the next day.
Q: Why do urinals get blocked?
A: One of the reasons is because of the uric acid/calcium build-up in the urinal drain pipes.
Then, the urinal gets slow draining due to the limited pipe diameters. On top of it, there will be stubborn objects stuck in the drain causing a blockage.
Q: What is Uratic salt?
A: In our business, we interchangeably say uratic salt, uric salt, uric acid scale, uric calcium, which are the build-up in urinal p-traps.
When bodily wastes like urine leave the body, it immediately reacts with oxygen and breaks down. Sitting urine interacts with the uric acid naturally contained in it, changing the chemical structure into ammonia. This ammonia is highly alkaline eventually forming into crystals that are hard to remove with most conventional cleaners.
This scale adheres to toilet bowls and the urinal drainpipe, especially in the "p-trap".
Q: How do I unclog a (slow draining) urinal without a plunger?
A: A urinal descaler such as Crete works to dissolve uric acid/calcium buildup, restoring drains to their original working diameter and eliminating the source of odors and smells.
Step 1
Pour 16 oz of Crete into the urinal. Crete will sit in the urinal “p-trap” slowly dissolving all forms of scale. Scale is the typical cause of slow running and foul-smelling urinals.
Step 2
Allow Crete to work overnight in the urinal. You may want to cover the urinal to avoid use during this time.
Step 3
When morning comes, flush the urinal a couple times. The urinal drain should now be in working order with its original diameter restored. Most, if not all, of the odor-causing scale should now be gone!
In some stubborn cases, you may need to repeat the process until the issue is resolved.
Q: How do you clear a blocked urinal?
A: First, use Broshot to liquifying everything, in case of having obstructions from organic matters like toilet paper, cigarette butts, tampons, and hair. Let it sit 10 to 15 mins at most, and wash down with sufficient water. It should clear any obstruction within that time frame.
Then, use Crete, the heavy-duty urinal descaler, to restoring the urinal drain pipe to its original working diameter by slowly dissolving all forms of uric scale.
Q: How do you keep a urinal from clogging?
A: To keep a urinal from clogging, you should eliminate the uric acid/calcium build-up in the urinal drain. With regular applications of Crete, it will keep the drains flowing properly avoiding future build-ups.
Q: Is his available for sale at any retailers? Do you sell to residential customers? I have a urinal in my home that is in need of descaling
A: You can buy direct online from us, though we do have minimum quantities. Crete is safe to use at home.
Q: Is this available for sale at any retailers? Do you sell to residential customers? I have a urinal in my home that is in need of descaling
A: You can buy online though we do have minimum quantities. Crete is safe to use at home.
Q: Is CRETE safe to use with a septic system ?
A: Yes it is.
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