And that’s it. If you do feel squeamish about such things, don’t worry. By the time you empty the cassette, the contents have been broken down by the chemicals and it’s really not as unpleasant as you might think. Over to you…

To keep the caravan toilet clean, don’t be tempted to use bleach or harsh chemicals you find around the house. Over time these chemicals can make plastics brittle, perish rubber seals and can lose the shiny surface of the plastics. Instead, use cleaners specifically designed for plastic surfaces and caravan or motorhome bathrooms. First, remove the toilet cassette from the housing and unscrew the cap. Inside the cap, there will be clear markings for measuring out the blue or green chemical. Once measured, pour in and add the correct amount of water to dilute. Then, simply replace the cap, and reinsert into the caravan. Leaving behind a fresh scent each time you flush, the formaldehyde-free product can be relied on to break down your waste. We also like how the chemical will help to improve your toilet’s usability, providing the bowl with a lubricant. Kampa Green is available in a variety of sizes, starting at 500ml and going up to five litres. Blue Diamond ’s ‘ 2L Toilet Bowl Cleaner ’ is a highly effective formulation designed to clean and deodorise your flushing toilet, whilst leaving a long-lasting film on the rim. It ensures all surfaces are completely covered, cleaned and pleasantly perfumed. The formula includes an integral lubricant and is perfect for chemical toilets typically found within caravans, motorhomes or boats. This product is ideal when used in conjunction with our various toilet fluid options.Once empty, re-fill with water (not directly from a drinking water tap of course!) and gently agitate the contents. Don’t be too aggressive. We like that the Toilet Fluid is formaldehyde free, while the Toilet Rinse leaves a pleasant aroma behind in your van’s bathroom – always a plus! The Thetford Porta Potti 565p offers a comfortable, home-like toilet shape that doesn’t need a drainage connection. This portable toilet has an integrated flush water tank and waste holding tank, making it easy to transport. With its comfortable seating height and bigger toilet bowl, this design is the next best thing to your toilet at home. Waste and water products from Halfords On some caravans, you also can top up the flush tank too. Fill with water and add the pink flush additive here.

Then add 60ml toilet fluid for every 10L tank capacity (so a 20L tank would need 120ml and so on). On very hot days, more fluid may be required.Pink chemicals are used in the flush tanks of some caravans. This helps keep the toilet fresh and smelling pleasant.

For caravan and motorhome toilets, it’s important that toilet waste is broken down and liquefied. This helps to make the process of emptying the waste tank easier, as well as keeping it cleaner and less clogged with waste. Our Pro-Kleen Green Toilet Fluid is the perfect product to do just this, as once added to the toilet waste tank, it will start to break down waste immediately. Removes Nasty Odours If the cassette feels heavy, it might be that you have toilet paper wrapped around the mechanism. This is common and very easy to resolve. Remove the slide cover and twist the knob to open the hatch. If you can see the issue, pour water into the cassette and try to dislodge the tangle. In a straight contest between Thetford’s Aqua Kem Green and Elsan’s Organic Toilet Fluid, the Elsan fluid wins easily. Its ability to effectively suppress odours for several days on a single dose is very impressive, as is its ability to thoroughly break down waste. If you have a lot of flush liquid in the tank, don’t waste it. Instead, empty the flush into an old water bottle and reuse on your next trip. Maintaining your motorhome or caravan toiletThis powerful and biodegradable toilet chemical from Dirtbusters will allow you to keep your toilet in excellent condition. You can rely on this formaldehyde-free product to eradicate odours and break down any solids, making them easy to remove. You get two litres of each product, which should provide up to 20 uses; 100ml is used per 10 litres of waste capacity or rinse tank solution. In this video, we’ll show you how to prepare, use, empty and maintain your caravan or motorhome’s toilet cassette. If you’re about to start fully using your onboard facilities for the first time and are worried about smells and hygiene stay tuned… Blue Diamond’s “ 2L Uno Chem” toilet chemical is a unique ‘all-in-one’solution which merges our best-selling bowl and toilet cleanersto create the ultimate formulathat can be used on both the top and bottom compartmentsof the toilet. Biodegradableand fully formaldehyde-free; this concentrated chemicalis highly effective in hard-water areas. The chemical has integrated limescale preventionand guarantees to deliver at least 80 doses. The long-lasting pH neutral formulaand strong medicated fragrancemakes this product especially formulated for use in camping, caravan, motorhome or marine cassette toilets. The OLChem Blue Toilet Cleaner can be added to your waste tank, breaking down the matter for easy disposal, while the Pink Toilet Fluid is an effective flush tank additive that not only provides a pleasing fragrance but also disinfects your loo at the same time.

The Blue Diamond/Outdoor Revolution "When Nature Calls Manual Flushing Portable Loo" is the ideal accompaniment for festivals or camping trips, providing perfect hygiene away from home, quality construction and a product that is incredibly easy to use. Press the small button that allows air into the cassette and gently pour out the contents into the waste point. To connect water for you to use, you need a reliable caravan water pipe or hose. Choose between a great range of brands at Halfords, such as Truma and W4. Once you're done using your Aqua Roll or Wastemaster, you can safely store the equipment in our helpful Olpro storage bags until your next trip. Caravan toilet system Thetford Toilet Chemicals Thetford Aquakem sachets, 15 Aquakem sachets in a childproof container. Pleasantly pine scented. Thetford Aquakem Green Toilet Fluid 1.5 Litre stimulates biological activity in your waste tank. Micro-organisms biologically break down the toilet waste in the tank.This organic toilet cleaner uses an eco-friendly biodegradable formula to clean your caravan toilet without affecting the environment. It uses a natural citric acid-based formula for unbeatable and eco-friendly results! It’s a super-effective motorhome essential that can be used to clean all parts of your toilet system, breaking down waste and making emptying waste tanks a breeze. All-Purpose Formula for Both Tanks Blue Diamond’s ‘750ml Toilet Bowl Cleaner Trigger Spray’ is a highly effective formulationdesigned to cleanand deodorise your flushing toilet, whilst leaving a long-lasting filmon the rim. It ensures all surfacesare completely covered, cleanedand pleasantly perfumed. The formula includes an integral lubricantand is perfect for chemical toilets typically found within caravans, motorhomes or boats. This product is ideal when used in conjunction with our various toilet fluid options. The spray bottle adds significant convenience,making the mundane task of cleaning that little bit easier. This pair of formaldehyde-free toilet chemicals from OLPRO provide a good way of keeping on top of your toilet.