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COMPOST ACCELERATORS
Whilst Clivus Multrum users report successful composting without the use of any additives, we strongly
recommend the use of the following items in order to optimize composting, particularly when the
toilet is in permanent use by more than two people.
Bulking agenT
When starting or restarting with an empty chamber, add a 50mm starter
bed of bulking agent.
This should be added on a regular basis, preferably a handful after each
solid use. Alternatively, if this is not possible, add the equivalent of this
on a daily or weekly basis. The bulking agent can be added through the
pedestal.
For best results use pine wood shavings or hemp bedding (available to
purchase from Ecoflo, or find at your local hardware or pet store).
We do NOT recommend the use of:
• Sawdust - as the small particles can create an anaerobic condition
within the chamber and small particles can disrupt ventilation.
• Cypress, cedar or eucalyptus wood shavings - due to their
antimicrobial properties.
• Sugar cane mulch - as it makes using the mixer difficult. Any excess
sugar leaching into the compost can attract bugs.
liquiD enzyMes
Enzymes are a natural detergent, not harmful to the culture of
microorganisms in the compost pile. The enzymes act as catalysts,
breaking down grime and mineral deposits into their basic elements, and
helping to accelerate the composting process. Any stain on the pedestal
can be removed with the solution. Refer to instructions on the bottle.
MicroBes
Microorganisms aka microbes are the ones doing the composting in your
toilet. Each microbe packet is full of aerobic microbes, actinomycetes
bacteria and fungi which combine with the natural bacteria in the waste
to convert it into nutritious fertile compost. Refer to instructions on packet.
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