The 8 Best Urinal Screens
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Eight urinal screens compared by scent life, splash control, standing-water fit and para-free blocks. The two-sided Fresh Products Wave 3D suits most restrooms. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
A urinal screen does three jobs at once: it keeps gum and cigarette butts out of the drain, breaks up the stream to cut splash, and scents the room. Most last about a month, and none stops splash entirely. These picks are for facility managers, office cleaners and anyone with a urinal at home who wants fewer odors.
Editor's Notes
October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
The Fresh Products Wave 3D now leads this list. It's the one screen that can't be laid upside down, it carries date tabs for swap day, and Fresh Products builds it in the U.S. Several old picks are gone. The Flex Biodegradable, Nilodor Ultra-AS, Fresh Urinal Screens Wave 2.0 and Big D Extra Duty 691 have dropped off the market, and the AirWorks AWSP234 is out of stock, so the Big D 688 and AirWorks Splash Free take over those roles.
The Diversey Ekcos ekcoscreen, Diversey Ekcos Powerscreen, Splash Hog and Boardwalk 1001 stay, and the Spargos Urinal Screen box of 24 is new for bulk buyers. Several cheap blue wave screens looked like copies of one another, so only one made it. Nobody seems to lab-test urinal screens, so we read makers' pages, janitorial suppliers' replacement schedules and the federal toxicology sheets on the para blocks some screens still carry.
Earlier notes
July 29, 2020, by Brett Dvoretz:
Urinal screens go a long way towards keeping restrooms more sanitary. Not only are they generally designed to reduce splash-back and ingrained with a pleasant scent, but many feature enzymes or beneficial bacteria that work to actively disinfect urinals.
Since most people dread bathroom maintenance, the Diversey EKS-4O-12 scored a high ranking. Whereas most others only last 30 days or so, these continue to release their fragrance for up to 60 days. Made by the same company, the Diversey Power PWR-3B-10 are another decent option. They may not last two months, but they do have a fun starfish-like shape that might just entice children to try and aim a little harder.
Though pricey, the T Market Splash Hog is a smart choice for keeping bathrooms sanitary between cleanings. Unlike most others that only cover the drain, these run up the back wall too, which means that even if a person isn't aiming down at the drain, there is a good chance these will catch the stream and prevent splatter.
While all of our selections offer some fragrance to mask unwanted odors, we realize that for many businesses, something with an enzyme block may be the best option. For those situations, we have included the AirWorks AWSP234 and Big D Extra Duty 691. Both of these can be used in all 50 states and will continuously clean a urinal every time it is flushed, so it might require a little less scrubbing with the brush.
Because the effectiveness of these scented urinal screens fades with time, it is important to keep track of when they were last changed. To make this easy, the Nilodor Ultra-AS, Fresh Urinal Screens Wave 2.0, and Fresh Products 3D Wave all feature date tabs that you break off before installing them. This way, you can tell at just a glance when it is time to throw them out and start with a new one.
March 27, 2019, by Brett Dvoretz:
Nobody enjoys using a bathroom with a funky odor, and while we'd like to think every public bathroom is thoroughly scrubbed and sanitized every single day, this often isn't true, especially in smaller businesses where cleaning crews may only come once a week. Luckily, these urinal screens can help you easily maintain a cleaner and better-smelling bathroom. If you have a high-volume restroom, or simply dread anything having to do with bathroom sanitation, then you should definitely take a look at the Diversey EKS-4O-12 and Fresh Urinal Screens WAVE 2.0, as these can both last up to two months before the fragrance begins to fade. The extremely potent Big D Extra Duty is also a good choice for high-volume urinals. If you are worried many of your patrons won't aim for the bottom of the pissoir, the T Market Splash Hog has you covered, since it covers the majority of the backside too, effectively eliminating almost all splash-back. The Splash Shield is extremely budget-friendly, so if you run on slim profit margins, these can help you conserve every penny, while options like the Nilodor Ultra-AS, Fresh Urinal Screens WAVE 2.0, and Fresh Products 3D Wave feature little tabs that indicate the date they need to be changed, so you never replace them too early or too late.
Special Honors
WiZZard Super-Scented Urinal Screens Surco's WiZZard screens are sold by the case of 240 to janitorial distributors rather than by the box. The maker claims about 10 times the aroma of ordinary vinyl screens and rates them for up to 30 days, in scents such as Mango and Zesty Mint, which makes them worth a look for large facilities. surco.com
How Long A Screen Lasts, And When To Swap It
Take the old screen out with a gloved hand and drop it in the trash, never down the drain.
Most screens are rated for about 30 days. That's a fragrance rating, and traffic changes it. Zogics, a janitorial supplier, suggests a swap about every three weeks in stadiums, airports and transit hubs, every 30 days in restaurants, schools and offices, and every 30 to 45 days in warehouses and other quiet sites (Zogics). Urinal Supplies goes further for heavy use and suggests every 15 days (Urinal Supplies). Two-month screens such as the Diversey ekcoscreen halve the change-outs, which matters most where cleaners visit rarely.
Don't wait for the calendar if the scent has faded, debris is sitting on top, or the edges have curled. Take the old screen out with a gloved hand and drop it in the trash, never down the drain. Flush or rinse the bowl, then lay the new one flat over the drain, one screen per urinal. Date tabs, like the ones on the Fresh Products Wave 3D, take the guesswork out of the schedule.
Splash Control And Fixture Fit
Screens fight splash in different ways. Raised dots and waves break up the stream, bristles absorb it, micro-tubes let it drain straight through, and tall screens like the Splash Hog cover the back wall where tall urinals spray most. None of them ends splash completely. Maker figures such as 97 or 99 percent less splash-back are claims, not independent results, and one informal roundup noted that drops can still bounce off the dots of a wave-style screen (Paperblog).
Check your fixture before you buy. Some urinals hold standing water, and a flat screen can float or slide off the drain there, so pick one with raised feet (Zogics). Waterless urinals work with most screens, but confirm it with the maker, because waterless trap designs vary. A screen also doesn't replace daily cleaning: urine salts still build up on the bowl and need regular scrubbing.
Para Blocks, Scent And Safety
Older urinal blocks were made with paradichlorobenzene, the same chemical as many mothballs, and some places have banned it in deodorizer blocks (Wikipedia). The federal toxic substances agency says high exposure irritates the eyes and nose, and the U.S. Health and Human Services department lists it as reasonably anticipated to cause cancer, though direct human evidence is lacking (ATSDR). NIOSH treats it as a potential occupational carcinogen (NIOSH). A screen on its own, or a combo with a non-para block like the Big D 688, avoids it.
Strong fragrance bothers some people, so a lightly scented or fragrance-free screen is kinder in a small, closed room. Screens and cakes can be used together: Urinal Supplies suggests a cake under the screen or a combo unit (Urinal Supplies). Keep spares away from children and pets, since scented screens can look like candy or toys.
How we researched this
We compared 22 urinal screens and screen-and-block combos, read the makers' and sellers' product details, janitorial suppliers' replacement guides and federal toxicology sheets on para blocks, looked at owner feedback patterns, and checked the major brands against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall records, which listed no urinal screen recalls. We found no independent lab tests of urinal screens.
Sources (9)
- Fresh Products: Wave 3D urinal screen
- Zogics: What is a urinal screen
- Urinal Supplies: Urinal screens vs urinal cakes
- Paperblog: The best urinal screens
- ATSDR ToxFAQs: 1,4-dichlorobenzene
- NIOSH Pocket Guide: p-dichlorobenzene
- Wikipedia: Urinal deodorizer block
- Surco: WiZZard urinal screens
- CPSC recall records (SaferProducts API)
Frequently asked questions
How do urinal screens work?
A screen sits over the drain. Its holes and raised pattern catch gum and cigarette butts, its nubs, bristles or tubes break up the stream to cut splash, and fragrance or enzymes in the plastic release with each flush to control odor.
How often should you replace a urinal screen?
About every 30 days in most restrooms. Swap every two or three weeks in very busy ones, and stretch to 45 days in quiet sites. Replace sooner if the scent fades or the edges curl.
Do urinal screens stop all splash?
No. They cut splash-back, but drops can still bounce. Tall screens help in tall urinals that spray the back wall.
Should I use a urinal screen or a urinal cake?
A cake only deodorizes. A screen also catches debris and cuts splash. You can use both, or buy a screen with a built-in block.
Are para urinal blocks safe?
Paradichlorobenzene blocks irritate the eyes and nose at high exposure, and federal agencies list the chemical as a possible carcinogen. Choose screens alone or non-para blocks.
Do urinal screens work in waterless urinals?
Most do, but check with the urinal's maker first. Diversey rates its Ekcos screens for both flushing and waterless urinals.
