Often TOTO’s innovations constitute scientific breakthroughs.  One such breakthrough is in the field of photocatalysts for surfaces called HYDROTECT:  an environmental cleaning technology that harnesses the power of light and water to clean surfaces of dirt and grime—automatically.  It can be used effectively in numerous applications, from exterior walls and glass to interior walls and floors.  HYDROTECT offers three primary benefits:

• Easy Clean Surfaces
• Antimicrobial* / Antifungal Surfaces
• Air Quality Improvement

Among HYDROTECT products’ secondary benefits are building maintenance cost savings; reduction in the use of toxic cleaning agents; global greenhouse gas diminution; carbon footprint reduction; net positive environmental impact as derived from Life Cycle Assessment; and added value to LEED projects, earning points through a variety of applications.

*EPA Certification in Progress