🚽 Baño seco Ecológico // sin agua // 5 tips para evitar olores 💩

Summary

In this video, the host explains the process of switching to a dry toilet system while traveling and offers five essential tips to prevent odors. The video covers the benefits of a dry toilet, including its practical waste disposal and increased autonomy for travelers. The host also shares personal insights on building their own dry toilet, using materials like melamine wood. They provide unique tips like using incense cones, copper sulfate, and organic incense to control odors, offering viewers a comprehensive guide to using and maintaining a dry toilet in a motorhome.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video discusses the benefits of switching to a dry toilet for travelers and how it has improved their experience.
• 😀 A dry toilet separates solids and liquids, making waste disposal more convenient and eco-friendly.
• 😀 One of the main advantages is easier disposal of waste at any service station with public bathrooms.
• 😀 A dry toilet increases autonomy, as the solid waste can be disposed of in nature (buried) or anywhere else, unlike liquid waste which needs proper disposal.
• 😀 At first, the idea of a dry toilet was unpleasant, but after seeing it used by other travelers, they decided to give it a try.
• 😀 The dry toilet system was built using 15mm melamine wood, with a custom height for convenience.
• 😀 One common mistake was choosing a square lid, which led to a visible divider, but it didn’t affect functionality.
• 😀 The video shares five tips to avoid odor in a dry toilet, including using cone incense that acts as a natural air freshener.
• 😀 Another effective method to reduce odors is using copper sulfate, which is added to the liquid waste container.
• 😀 The third tip involves using diluted floor perfume in the liquid waste container to neutralize smells after use.
• 😀 The most crucial tip to prevent odor is to add sawdust or other natural materials to the solid waste container to absorb smells and maintain freshness.

Q & A

What is a 'baño seco' (dry toilet), and how does it work?

A 'baño seco' or dry toilet is an ecological toilet that separates solids from liquids. It features a divider to separate liquid waste, which can be disposed of in a small 5-liter bucket or a black water tank. The solid waste is placed in a bag with sawdust, which helps to manage odor and waste disposal.

Why did the creators decide to switch to a dry toilet?

The creators switched to a dry toilet due to the inconvenience of using a traditional portable toilet, which could only be emptied at specific service stations. They found that the dry toilet offered more autonomy, easier disposal of waste, and no odor problems.

How does using a dry toilet provide more autonomy while traveling?

A dry toilet offers greater autonomy because the liquid waste can be disposed of quickly in any public restroom, while solid waste, stored in a bag with sawdust, can be disposed of anywhere or buried in nature, eliminating the need to search for specific service stations.

What are some of the initial concerns the creators had about switching to a dry toilet?

The creators were initially concerned about the potential odor and hygiene issues associated with dry toilets. They were reluctant to switch, fearing the experience might be unpleasant. However, after testing it out in other motorhomes, they found the dry toilet was odor-free and effective.

What material did they use to build their own dry toilet?

The creators built their dry toilet from 15mm melamine wood. They constructed a cube measuring 36 cm in width, 45 cm in length, and 45 cm in height. The dimensions were adjusted later to make it more comfortable to use.

What are some tips for preventing odors in a dry toilet?

The creators shared five tips for preventing odors: 1) Using 'cascada' incense cones to mask odors, 2) Adding copper sulfate to the liquid waste to prevent smells, 3) Diluting floor perfume in water and adding it to the liquid waste, 4) Adding sawdust in the solid waste container to absorb odors, and 5) Using incense ashes to help keep the toilet smelling fresh.

How does copper sulfate help reduce odor in the dry toilet?

Copper sulfate, a non-chemical substance used in gardening and pool maintenance, is added to the 5-liter liquid waste container. It prevents odor buildup by neutralizing smells effectively.

What role does sawdust play in the dry toilet?

Sawdust is used to cover the solid waste in the dry toilet, creating a base in the container. It helps absorb moisture and odor, ensuring that the solid waste doesn’t produce unpleasant smells. Sawdust, ash, dry leaves, or soil can be used as alternatives.

Why is it important to add sawdust to both the bag and the bottom of the solid waste container?

Adding sawdust to both the bag and the bottom of the solid waste container ensures that odors are minimized. The sawdust absorbs moisture and keeps the waste contained in a way that prevents odors from escaping.

What unique solution did the creators implement to combat odors in their dry toilet?

The creators added incense ashes to the solid waste container, which provided a lingering fragrance for over a week. This added an extra layer of freshness to the dry toilet, making it more pleasant to use.