cac0fae8c8f092b7d7e32f10d5d4e9c220d2969b My Health Is My Life: Basics About Marine Toilet Odor Control

Basics About Marine Toilet Odor Control

By Greg Haus


Keeping your lavatory clean is paramount in avoiding bad smells and accumulation of bacteria on the facility. Keeping the system clean is fairly easy however it will require regular cleaning. There are many causes and solutions of bad smells from a lavatory as explained in this article. Some of the toilet odor removal systems and methods are also explained below.

Such types of lavatories need not stink, but they often do. Often the main source of the stink is the discharge hose. To identify whether the hose produces a bad smell, you need to rub it with a damp and clean cloth then sniff it. If the cloth has a bad smell, then the hose is permeable, and the only way to remove the bad smell will be replacing the hose with a new one that offers proper sanitation.

Leaking connections can also be a source of the bad smell. The process using a clean damp cloth is repeated to confirm that the connections are leading to the bad smell. Often around the piston rod seal is the main area affected by bad smells due to poor connections. At times tightening the seal can help reduce the stench but a times replacement of the seal is the only option.

The bad smell can also be as a result of grass or marine life trapped in the passage of the flush water. They are often trapped under the rim of the bowl. These organisms can either be dead or alive but will still result in a bad smell. To handle this problem, a strainer is installed in the intake line to filter the organisms from the water so as to clear it.

Anti-siphon valves can also cause the bad smells. Properly installing the valves and ensuring that they are as far as possible from your home will help ensure that you do not experience bad smells in your home. However, at times the main cause of the stench is not clearly identified, in such instances a complete overhaul of the system is recommended.

In the lavatory system, there is a lot of accumulated scale deposits mainly as a result of using salty water in flushing. The deposits accumulate on any part of the system, for example, the valves thus causing them to allow leaking back of water. In other instances, it will also block the system. To help reduce a number of accumulated calcium deposits, use white vinegar in flushing at least once a month.

Another option to help clear the calcium deposits is through using acids. The acids can be used over and over again until the scales are completely cleared as it does not affect any of the plastic rubber and porcelain parts. However, metal is affected by frequent use. Oil is also needed to help lubricate the leather parts and keep the internal rubber supple.

If you intend to have your lavatory smelling good all through, you need to ensure that you regularly clean it and check the above issues and solve them as soon as possible. If you identify some problems that you find too hard to solve, you can also contact and expert in the field to help address your issue and solve it on your behalf.




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