Benefits
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- Environmentally friendly
- Cleans the air
- Self-cleaning characteristics
- Antibacterial
HYDROTECT
HYDROTECT technology is a unique self-cleaning protective coating for tiles. Based on photocatalytic processes, it reduces bacterial growth and eliminates odours. When used on outdoor surfaces and exposed to ultraviolet light, either from the sun or an artificial source, HYDROTECT’s active surface generates a reaction that cleans the tiles by decomposing organic matter. This process means that HYDROTECT, in effect, purifies the surrounding air and self-cleans.
It can also be used for indoor surfaces. HYDROTECT-coated tiles in a public urinal, for example, would reduce the spread of bacteria and break down the ammonia in urine, eliminating the bad odours. It is also incredibly easy to clean. By reducing the time, effort and chemicals needed for cleaning, HYDROTECT exemplifies TOTO’s use of technology to create bathrooms that exist in harmony with people and the environment.
Hydrotect: Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning
Surfaces protected by HYDROTECT are hydrophilic, which means that a film of water forms on them when it rains, removing any dirt and grime that has collected.
Hydrotect: Antibacterial
Antibacterial
HYDROTECT has an antibacterial feature when used indoors. Bacteria are eliminated when they come into contact with the tiles.
Hydrotect: Cleans the air
Air Cleaning
When exposed to sunlight, the material reacts in such a way that activated oxygen forms on the surface. When the pollutants come into contact with the activated oxigen at the surface, they are changed into harmless materials.
What is Hydrotect
A HYDROTECT coated house (150m²) purifies the same amount of air as a forest area the size of 4 tennis courts.
It decomposes the same amount of NOx produced by 12 cars driving 30km a day.
