How to Eliminate Bad Smells in Commercial Toilets — Without Sprays
- Secrene Neo
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Why Commercial Toilets Always Smell So Bad (Even When Cleaned)
No matter how often you clean, bad odours in commercial restrooms seem to linger. From shopping malls and commercial buildings to cafés and clinics, these spaces are often:
Poorly ventilated
High in humidity
Shared by hundreds of customers daily
Full of hard-to-reach areas for cleaning
And the most common solution? Air fresheners or chemical sprays. But these only mask the smell — they don’t solve the problem.
What Actually Causes Toilets to Smell?
Most unpleasant smells come from:
Ammonia and sulphur compounds (from urine and fecal matter)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning agents
Bacteria buildup in floors, grouting, and drains
Mould and mildew in humid, low-ventilation spaces
These odours cling to walls, ceilings, and fixtures — and sprays can't neutralise them permanently.
Here's the Problem why Traditional Odour Control Methods Don't Work in the Long Run
Method | Problem |
Air Fresheners | Mask the smell without removing the source. Can trigger allergies. |
Scent Diffusers | May violate scent-free policies in hospitals or clinics. |
More Cleaning Chemicals | Adds to VOC levels, worsening air quality. |
HVAC Ventilation Upgrades | Expensive and invasive for existing buildings. |
The Better Solution: BriteAir™ Purifying Light 💡🍃
What if your lighting could clean the air every time you switched it on? BriteAir Purifying Light is a patented lighting technology that purifies indoor air using visible-light photocatalysis — with no ozone, no UV, and no chemicals.
How it works:
Activated by light, the lamp generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that breaks down odour-causing particles like ammonia, bacteria, and VOCs.
Neutralises smells at the molecular level — not just masking them.
No fans, filters, or maintenance required.
Silent and continuous odour control, perfect for public or commercial toilets.
Perfect for:
Coffee shop toilets (eligible for hygiene improvement grants in Singapore)
Restaurants & food courts
Office or retail restrooms
Clinics, eldercare & hospitals
Malls & airports
These are all spaces where bad smells hurt the customer experience — and where clean air can give your brand a premium, hygienic edge. No more plug-in air fresheners. No more “spray-and-pray.” Just clean air, quietly working in the background.
Reduce your energy cosumption at the same time
Because BriteAir Purifying Light is also an energy-efficient LED light which comes with optional with motion sensors, it helps you:
Reduce your electricity bills
Earn green building points (LEED, WELL, or Green Mark)
Cut down on chemical-based products in the restroom
Plus, BriteAir Purifying Lights comes in standard fittings and is a direct 1-1 replacement into your existing ceiling fixtures — no ductwork or HVAC upgrades needed.
Experience Cleaner Air with Brite Air Purifying Light 💡🍃
Smell is the first thing people notice in a restroom. With BriteAir, you’re not just lighting the space — you’re purifying it. It’s a smart, modern upgrade that makes a lasting impression.
Contact us today to find out how our BriteAir Purifying Light can transform your commercial washrooms into cleaner, fresher and more energy-efficient spaces!
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