Toilet tank additives

keiron · Senior Member

Toilet tank additives

leajoy · Veteran Member

New to us is Nil-odour. Just a drop or two in the bottom tank. Have only used it twice so far but seems to be workjng. Not cheap but you only need a small amount

Bryan · Guru

I had the same problem and was advised to rinse the cassette thoroughly at least 3 times until the water is clear, then I add a capful of eucalyptus oil to the tank. I use a natural enzyme deodoriser in place of Napisan. No odours any more

Possum3 · Guru

Ditto to Bryan additionally we have an atomiser ($2 Shop spray) few drops of Bossito eucalyptus oil in water better than aerosol sprays not explosive like some of the pressure pak ones near gas fridge.

keiron · Senior Member

Thank you all for your suggestions.

I will be going shopping on the morrow.

Many thanks, Keiron

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

When I had cassette type . I used a little BLUE in tank . Pink added to flush . The pink had smelly stuff added . The blue has chemicles that break down solids . Plus odours !! In my black tank toilet I use percarbonate of soda . It has vent through roof. Like home toilet .

Phillipn · Guru

keiron wrote:
Just wondering what additives are usually used in the bottom tank of an ensuite toilet in a caravan.
Mostly contains fluids, but emits an unpleasant odour when the "valve"is opened.
I will appreciate any sweet-smelling suggestions.
Cheers, and many thanks, KB

I installed an SOG unit on the toilet. When the blade is pulled out the fan exhausts the odour out through a filter to the outside.

Resulting in no odour inside the van.

Do a search, their has been a lot of info on SOG units in the past.

-- Edited by Phillipn on Friday 22nd of September 2017 06:17:49 AM

Honey09 · Member

You will get 'odour' with only liquids in the cassette.
If you use the toilet for both '1 & 2's' there seems to be little smell. I find this plus using Aldi brand Di San or similar product (sodium percarbonate over 30%) with a teaspoon of eucalyptus oil and the movement when driving breaks down the solids and allows the natural bacteria to work.
Works for us

Cupie · Guru

Honey09 wrote:
You will get 'odour' with only liquids in the cassette.
If you use the toilet for both '1 & 2's' there seems to be little smell. I find this plus using Aldi brand Di San or similar product (sodium percarbonate over 30%) with a teaspoon of eucalyptus oil and the movement when driving breaks down the solids and allows the natural bacteria to work.
Works for us

We used to do similar, but given our rather infrequent use of the van these days, we have changed back to the Thetford commercial blue chemicals. The cost it insignificant in the scheme of things (about equal to a bottle of wine) & we never get smells if I empty the cassette every 3rd or 4th day.

I clean the tank after a trip using the Aldi 'nappy san' equivalent.

Edit .. Forgot to mention that we mostly use the public/CP facilities during the day when convenient, except when in transit.

-- Edited by Cupie on Friday 22nd of September 2017 09:21:53 AM

macka17 · Guru

Thetford "Green" myself.

Why mess about, it's not exxy and does a clinical Hygienic job with a reasonable smell.

You too fussy. Put a stink block in toilet area.

Or Take a shovel under\behind that bush.

They ALL work.

Jayco Gypsy · Senior Member

I've saw this advertised recently on late night TV. No idea if it works. Might be worth trying. I'll get some next shopping trip and see how it goes.

http://www.airwick.com.au/vipoo/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxo3OBRBpEiwAS7X62YI0A9hHJFKiqPnj12_jfCJw7lH27_sPbuyTjPau1iUBFIago852_hoCvR0QAvD_BwE

blissonwheels · Senior Member

Gooday,

Another vote for SOG System may be a costly original purchase but worth every Cent + more.

Phillipn · Guru

blissonwheels wrote:
Gooday,
Another vote for SOG System may be a costly original purchase but worth every Cent + more.

The big plus with the SOG system is that their is no need to use chemicals, which makes it safe to empty in septic toilets.