You're in charge of the family reunion this year, but your home is attached to a septic tank, which means it won't be able to withstand the pressure of so many extra uses. You've decided to rent several portable toilets but you're worried about the smell. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to control the smell and make the portable toilet experience a little more enjoyable for your guests. Take a look at these three simple suggestions.
Start in the Tank
Everyone knows that portable toilets can start smelling pretty bad. You can control the odors coming up from the holding tank by adding some odor-absorbing cedar chips. Simply place a scoop of cedar chips directly into the holding tank.
If you don't have access to cedar chips, you can add a cup of odor-control kitty litter to the tank. The kitty litter will control the odor and absorb the liquid that's sent down into the tank.
Go for the Essentials
To make sure the air smells fresh inside your portable toilets, you should reach for the essential oils. Just a few drops of essential oils will fill the air with fragrance and reduce the foul odors your guests are faced with. Here are two simple ways to use essential oils for odor control.
Cotton-Tipped Applicators
If you're looking for a simple way to release essential oils into the air, look no further than your cotton-tipped applicators. Place several cotton applicators in a glass dish and sprinkle essential oils over them. Add a few drops each day to keep the air smelling fresh.
Homemade Diffusers
If you have an empty glass jar and a few bamboo skewers—the kind used for shish kebabs—you can make a homemade diffuser for your porta-potty. Fill the bottle with mineral oil and add about 15 drops of your favorite essential oil. Place the bamboo skewers in the bottle and wait for the oils to be absorbed into the bamboo. The bamboo will emit fragrance for several days.
Homemade Germ Killer
To tackle both odors and germs, you can place a bottle of homemade disinfectant spray in the porta-potty for your guests to use. This spray will disinfect the surfaces in the toilet area and freshen the air, all at the same time. You'll need a spray bottle, liquid bleach, lemon juice, and a few drops of tea tree oil.
Directions
- Fill a large plastic spray bottle part of the way full with water.
- Add ½ cup each of household bleach and lemon juice.
- Add several drops of tea tree oil.
- Replace the spray bottle cap and shake well.
- Your guests can spray the facility before use to kill germs and freshen the air.
When you're going to have a lot of guests—and you don't want to inundate your septic tank—portable toilets are the perfect option. The suggestions provided above will help reduce odors and keep your portable toilets fresh and sanitary for your guests. To rent some, contact a business like Road Runner Waste Service Inc.
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