Prepare your standalone toilet for use: a step-by-step guide
As the camping season begins, it's time to ensure your essential camping items are in top shape. One such indispensable item is the BOXIO composting toilet, a solution that not only prevents environmental pollution but also eliminates embarrassing situations.
To keep your BOXIO toilet clean, functional, and odor-free, regular maintenance is key. Here's a guide to help you maintain your BOXIO toilet during the camping season.
Cleaning and Maintaining Your BOXIO Toilet
BOXIO beads, designed specifically for cleaning the BOXIO toilet, neutralize odors effectively. Regular cleaning helps maintain hygiene and avoids odor buildup.
- Empty the solid waste container regularly, ideally weekly, to prevent odor and make cleaning easier. Keep the solid waste as dry as possible to simplify composting.
- Do not add desiccants like silica gel directly into the waste container. Dryness is best achieved by the absorbent material (hemp litter) designed for the BOXIO toilet.
- Hemp streu, a product offered by BOXIO, is used in the solid waste container to keep it dry and odor-free. The BOXIO Refill Bundle includes Hemp Streu and Trash Bags for your convenience.
- Hemp Streu Natur binds moisture and neutralizes odors, while Hemp Streu Lavendel provides extra freshness with a natural lavender scent.
Best Practices for Maintaining Your BOXIO Toilet
- Check that all parts (lid, screws, washers, urine and solids containers) are securely fastened, following the assembly instructions to prevent leaks.
- Protect the unit from frost or extreme cold as recommended.
- When not in use for days, empty and clean the toilet to avoid waste sitting inside and potentially smelling.
Tips and Tricks
- A table tennis ball can be used as a fill level indicator in the BOXIO urine canister.
- In emergencies when BOXIO beads are not available, lemon acid and vinegar essence can serve as DIY solutions.
- A second urine canister allows for flexibility and longer self-sufficiency. Persistent deposits, cracks or leaks, and unpleasant odors may indicate the need for a new urine canister.
- The BOXIO Plug keeps the urine canister securely sealed and prevents unpleasant odors.
- Bio Bags, compostable, tear-resistant, and biodegradable, are ideal for eco-friendly disposal.
BOXIO offers guidance and resources such as videos and safety instructions for assembly and care on their website, emphasizing regular emptying and cleaning to ensure odor control and smooth function throughout camping use.
Optimizing Your Camping Setup
Spring is an ideal time to optimize your camping setup. Alongside cleaning and maintaining your BOXIO toilet, don't forget to check the roof, windows, and vents, restock the camping kitchen, renew the first aid kit, check the tent and sleeping bag for damages, and pack sunscreen and insect repellent.
With these tips in mind, you're ready to enjoy a clean, odor-free, and efficient camping season with your BOXIO composting toilet. Happy camping!
Cleaning and maintaining your other outdoor-living space, home-and-garden areas, should be part of your camping preparation. Alongside the cleaning and maintenance of your BOXIO toilet, don't forget to clean and organize your camping kitchen, restock your first aid kit, and check your tent and sleeping bag for damages.
While maintaining your BOXIO toilet, consider using eco-friendly products like Bio Bags for disposal and Hemp Streu Natur or Lavendel for odor control. Additionally, remember to optimize other areas of your camping setup, such as the roof, windows, and vents, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable outdoor-living experience during the camping season.
