Get rid of bad odors from septic tanks & sewage tanks
There are several methods to get rid of bad odors from septic tanks and sewage tanks. Most usually involve products that add perfume and other odor-fighting chemicals. Biocools Make my toilet fresh is a completely odor- and perfume-free tablet-form product that breaks down bad odors instead of masking them. It also breaks down feces and toilet paper, making emptying easier. An odor-free toilet improves onboard quality.
The tablets are easy and safe to use. When the tablet has finished its job, only oxygen and hydrogen remain of the product.
Clean the boat's septic tank
Cleaning a boat's septic tank can be something many people dread. With the right products, maintenance is simple and the results are excellent. Biocool Make my toilet fresh is a treatment product for toilet tanks.
When starting up at the beginning of the season or after emptying, use a starter dose, then dose daily to keep odors away. The tablets are easy to handle and work effectively. The product breaks down feces and toilet paper, which makes emptying easier.
Effective way to remove unpleasant odors from toilet tank and drain tank
The odour that can build up in a toilet tank can ruin any holiday. Many products mask the unpleasant odour with strong perfumes.
Biocool Make my toilet fresh is a sanitary tablet that activates on contact with water. Instead of masking the odour, it breaks down the unpleasant odour. The tablets themselves are completely unscented and odour-free. It’s an effective, simple way to eliminate bad odours in toilet tanks and drain tanks.
Cleaning of toilet tank, latrine tank & WC tank for motorhomes and caravans
Maintaining and cleaning toilet tanks for caravans, motorhomes, and boats is actually two separate tasks. One is routine upkeep using sanitary tablets that are dispensed when the toilet is used. The other is regular cleaning between emptying cycles. Using sanitary tablets will make emptying easier and help you avoid unpleasant odors. After emptying, all you need to do is rinse out the tank before using it again. The sanitary tablets break down feces and toilet paper, which makes emptying simpler.
Handle unpleasant odors from septic tanks and wastewater tanks
The best way to eliminate bad odors from septic tanks and holding tanks is to use a product that breaks down the foul odor itself. There are products that attempt to mask odors with perfume, but the end result can be an unpleasant combination of foul odor and strong fragrance. If you have sensitivities to strong scents, Biocool Make My Toilet Fresh is a great alternative for you. It contains no perfume and has no scent whatsoever.
Make My Toilet Fresh are tablets that are added directly to the toilet bowl along with water. It is the water that activates the product and initiates the breakdown of bad odors. It breaks down human waste and toilet paper, making emptying the tank simpler.
Once the product has completed its job, the only byproducts are oxygen and hydrogen. This is great for both you and the environment.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How do you empty a septic tank?
There are several different ways to empty a septic tank, depending on whether you have a caravan, motorhome, or boat. Caravans and motorhomes typically have a portable tank that you pull out before emptying it at a designated spot at a campsite or rest area.
Boats often have slightly larger tanks that you empty by suctioning out the contents at a disposal station. What both have in common is that it is very important not to empty the tank in nature or into drains that are not intended for this purpose.
How long does a septic tank last?
A tank made of good-quality material can last a very long time. It’s usually other parts that break down, such as pipes, seals and connections.
How long the tank lasts before it needs to be emptied depends on how many people are using it and how often.
A typical interval for caravans and motorhomes is every four to five days, depending on whether you also use the toilets in the service building.
Boats often have larger tanks of around 100 liters, which can last around a week when all onboard toilet needs are catered for. But as noted, this is very individual.
Why isn't the toilet in the caravan flushing?
Often, the reasons a toilet won’t flush are simple. The water supply could be shut off. There might also be a faulty pump or a clog in the system. To determine what’s wrong, you can start by checking the most straightforward causes first when tracking down the issue.
How often do you need to empty the toilet in a caravan?
How often you need to empty the toilet tank depends on how many people are using the toilet and how often they use it. A good tip to avoid having to empty it often is to use toilets at rest stops, petrol stations, and in the service buildings at the campsite. If you only use the toilet in your caravan, it can become full within two to six days.
How does the toilet in the motorhome work?
Toilets in motorhomes and caravans actually work in the same way as the toilet at home. When you flush, water from a freshwater tank flows into the toilet and carries the waste into a waste tank or septic tank, as it is also called. At home, sewage travels from the toilet to a wastewater treatment plant. You remove and empty the motorhome’s waste tank at designated spots on campsites or rest areas.
Where do you empty the toilet from a caravan?
The toilet holding tank on motorhomes and caravans must be emptied at a designated disposal site. These locations are available at campgrounds, rest stops, and some truck stops. At the disposal site, there’s usually water to flush out the tank before putting it back into place. Don’t forget to add sanitizer tablets after emptying the tank. You should not empty the toilet holding tank in regular toilets or in the natural environment.