Why Do Urinals Back Up? (And How to Fix It Without a Plumber)
If you’ve ever dealt with a slow draining urinal or seen the dreaded “out of order” sign slapped on one, you know how frustrating urinal backups can be especially in high-traffic commercial bathrooms.
So, what causes this?
It’s not paper towels or vandalism. The #1 reason urinals clog is uric salt buildup a hard, crystalized mess formed from the minerals in urine. Over time, that buildup turns into something we call peeconcrete and it completely blocks your urinal’s drain lines, especially in the P-trap.
What Is Uric Salt, and Why Is It a Problem?
Every time someone flushes a urinal, trace minerals in urine flow through the pipes. These minerals cling to the inside of the drain and start forming layers of hardened uric scale. In a busy restroom, this happens fast even with regular cleaning.
Eventually, you’re left with a urinal that’s not flushing properly, water sitting in the bowl, or worse a total backup.
Let’s be real: you have two choices when a urinal backs up:
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Call a plumber.
Expect to spend $300–$500 per service call. And most of the time, they’re not snaking the line — they’re just using a chemical urinal drain cleaner and billing you like they’re doing surgery. -
Use what the pros use — at a fraction of the cost.
Javelin Urinal Treatment is a professional-grade, chemical-based solution that breaks down uric salt buildup fast. No tools. No plumber. Just pour it in and let it work.
Prevent Urinal Clogs in Commercial Bathrooms
If you manage a facility, whether it’s a school, airport, stadium, restaurant, or office building, you already know one clogged urinal turns into complaints, downtime, and repair costs.
Javelin is designed specifically for commercial urinal maintenance. It’s not a generic drain cleaner. It’s formulated to dissolve uric salts at the source so your drains stay clear longer.
Stop the backups before they start.
Use Javelin monthly as a preventive urinal treatment or immediately when you notice slow draining or foul odors.
Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait for a Flood
Uric salt isn’t going away. You can stay ahead of it — or pay for it later.
If you’re searching for the best way to unclog a urinal, this is it.