![]() ![]() According to Jacob Davidson, writing in Time magazine, the researchers built a specialized hose “to simulate the pressure and flow rate of a healthy urinating male, even designing two different artificial urethras. Now that we know a bit more about what kinds of problems splash back can cause and that urine is not as clean as many of us once believed, let’s look further into the research of the “wizz kids,” as the two Splash Lab scientists call themselves. “We had no idea there could be so many different compounds going into our toilets and urinals.” Back to Urine Splash Back and the Splash Back Lab “Urine is an incredibly complex biofluid,” says researcher David Wishart, a professor at the University of Alberta who looked into the makeup of urine. According to one study published in late 2013, there are more than 3,000 compounds in urine, with about 72 that are made up of bacteria. However, this does not appear to be the case. Most people believe urine as essentially “clean,” free of germs and bacteria unless the person is sick. ![]() This then typically becomes a difficult cleaning challenge for facility managers and custodial workers. And as this soiled urine accumulates in grout areas in floors or on walls, it can discolor the grout and, because grout is porous, become a home for bacteria and other pathogens. When the urine is still wet, it can also draw soils and dust to it. Urine is acidic, so when it gets on these surfaces, it can begin to mar their appearance. ![]() This is because urine also splatters on walls, surrounding partitions, and floors. But facility managers should be concerned about urine splash back as well. Urine splash back is a problem for many men because it invariably means that, while using a urinal, some urine splashes back on their clothing and shoes. The researchers set out to determine if there ways to minimize or eliminate urine splash back. The Splash Back Lab investigates all kinds of splashes, including urinal splash back research. Scientists Randy Hurd and Tadd Truscott are researchers at the Splash Lab at Brigham Young University. ![]()
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