Urinal Screens and Why You Need Them
- Fikes Admin
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
What is a urinal screen? Urinal screens are inserts that go on top of the drain in urinals. Small but mighty, urinal screens not only help to prevent plumbing issues, but they also help with odor control and prevent urine splash back. Did you know there is a physiological reason that dogs like to lift their legs and urinate on trees? It’s because the angle of their leg as well as the rough texture of the bark helps to reduce splash!
Fikes of Minnesota offers several different types of urinal screens, and while they all do essentially the same job, it’s important to choose the type that works best for your business and your budget. Let’s look at the different types of screens we offer and what their benefits are:
Fikes Basic Urinal Screen
Cheapest option
Sold individually
Replace every 30 days
Contains odor neutralizing bacteria
Power Screen
Second cheapest option
Sold in cases of 10
Replace every 30 days
Timed release fragrance
Ekcoscreen
Middle cost option
Sold in cases of 12
Replace every 60+ days
Timed release fragrance
Designed for heavy-trafficked restrooms
P-Screen
Second most expensive option
Sold in cases of 6
Replace every 60 days
Dual-fragrance system
Contains an enzyme that prevents build-up in the throat of the urinal
Splash Hog
Most expensive option
Sold individually
Replace every 45-60 days
Vertical design goes up the back of the urinal
Contains an enzymatic cleaner to prevent build-up in the throat of the urinal
Without some type of urinal screen, your business may suffer in several ways. Increased restrooms odors may deter customers from visiting, urine splash onto pants can upset customers, and urine that splashes on the floors can build up and cause stains. Did you know that according to a study in 2019, about 1 million liters of urine is splashed from urinals onto the floor every day in the U.S. alone? Lastly, and the costliest reason, is preventing plumbing issues. Without a urinal screen, debris such as paper, gum, Zyns, and more may flush down your urinals, causing clogs and expensive repairs. Urinal screens are a simple way to improve the health and maintenance of your restrooms!
If you’re a current customer and are interested in browsing our urinal screens and the available scents we offer, you can check them out on our catalog below!
Not a current customer? No problem! Give us a call or send us an email to learn more and see if we can help! 763-657-8001 or office@fikesmn.com
Sources
Baker, Erica. “Choosing the Ideal Urinal Screen for Your Business.” Fresh Products, 16 Oct. 2024, freshproducts.com/choosing-the-ideal-urinal-screen-for-your-business/.
Baker, Erica. “Urinal Screen 101: Installation, Maintenance, and Benefits.” Fresh Products, 7 Mar. 2025, freshproducts.com/urinal-screen-101-installation-maintenance-and-benefits/.
“Ekcoscreen by Eckos.” Eckos, documents.ekcos.com/assets/custom/img/documents/EKCOSCREEN/PDF/colors_fragrances_ekcoscreen.pdf.
Paul, Andrew. “New Urinal Designs Use Physics to Prevent Pee Splashback.” Popular Science, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2025, www.popsci.com/science/new-urinal-design/.
“Power Screen by Ekcos.” Ekcos, documents.ekcos.com/assets/custom/img/documents/POWERSCREEN/PDF/comercial_info_powerscreen.pdf.
“P-Screen® - 60-Day Urinal Screen | Vectair.” Vectair, www.vectairsystems.com/product/p-screen/.
“Splash Hog Vertical Urinal Screens.” WizKid Products, wizkidproducts.com/splash-hog/?srsltid=AfmBOopRcn0gvxrFi-PZzKSObITdN0KJ33BLZ-58hdQr-nAI0BvgGQSg.
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