Comments on: Beyond the BabySteps: Emergency Chemical Toilet http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/ Ten simple babysteps to food storage success! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: pixel_dust http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-40660 pixel_dust Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:55:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-40660 Here is an excellent example of how to make an off the grid, inexpensive, simple, effective compost toilet.  The video is part 2 of a video made by a couple of college age "kids" that originally set out to help a homeless man that lived out in the AZ desert.  The entire video is worth watching.  Extract the ideas from it that you can use the best for your own situation.  We have already adapted several of the ideas these young men came up with for our emergency preparedness here in the CA foothills.  A version of their compost toilet has become part of our emergency "Plan For No Power"! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7QtF1D4tpo&w=420&h=315] Here is an excellent example of how to make an off the grid, inexpensive, simple, effective compost toilet.  The video is part 2 of a video made by a couple of college age “kids” that originally set out to help a homeless man that lived out in the AZ desert.  The entire video is worth watching.  Extract the ideas from it that you can use the best for your own situation.  We have already adapted several of the ideas these young men came up with for our emergency preparedness here in the CA foothills.  A version of their compost toilet has become part of our emergency “Plan For No Power”!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7QtF1D4tpo&w=420&h=315

]]> By: Emergency Sanitation Kits {FREE HANDOUT} | Food Storage Made Easy http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-39734 Emergency Sanitation Kits {FREE HANDOUT} | Food Storage Made Easy Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:10:27 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-39734 [...] previously posted instructions on how to make an emergency chemical toilet but this new handout contains much more detail. DOWNLOAD THE EMERGENCY SANITATION KIT HANDOUT [...] [...] previously posted instructions on how to make an emergency chemical toilet but this new handout contains much more detail. DOWNLOAD THE EMERGENCY SANITATION KIT HANDOUT [...]

]]> By: Judi http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-39581 Judi Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:37:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-39581 Thanks for posting about clothes washing - simple but effective system ... just what's needed!  And, I agree about the kitty litter; it's what I've chosen to store. This might post more than once - I had trouble with the post screen :-( Thanks for posting about clothes washing – simple but effective system … just what’s needed!  And, I agree about the kitty litter; it’s what I’ve chosen to store.

This might post more than once – I had trouble with the post screen :-(

]]> By: E H http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-39171 E H Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:38:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-39171 very interesting, I must say. hey, If you can't use a regular toilet, then this would be better than squating! very interesting, I must say. hey, If you can’t use a regular toilet, then this would be better than squating!

]]> By: Gilchristrobbie http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-38624 Gilchristrobbie Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-38624 kitty litter works well also to put into the bottom of the bucket...our boy scout troop uses kitty litter when we camp overnight in caves...works very well! We also use the 5 gallon buckets as "washing machines" when we camp for a week at summer camp. You need (2) 5gal buckets (ours are donated from Burger King, so it takes a while to get the pickle smell out :) ) with lids and 2, small cheap plumber's helpers (plunger). Cut a 4"slit on 4 sides of the plungers (to break the suction), drill a hole in each bucket lid large enough to fit handle of the plunger through. Add water, small amt liquid soap (easier to mix in cold water and you can recap neatly), mix well, put plunger in the bucket, add clothes, more water, place lid on, pushing down over the plunger handle, and "agitate" the plunger up and down for a few minutes. Use the other bucket the same way except use it for rinsing only...can add small, small amt of fabric softner (towels), and you can do 2-3 "loads, just keep adding water, unless your clothes are really dirty. Try not to lock the lids on too tightly cause the can be hard to get off. We also use "pickle buckets" to keep everything dry on canoe trips. I hope this is informative...love your site!! kitty litter works well also to put into the bottom of the bucket…our boy scout troop uses kitty litter when we camp overnight in caves…works very well! We also use the 5 gallon buckets as “washing machines” when we camp for a week at summer camp. You need (2) 5gal buckets (ours are donated from Burger King, so it takes a while to get the pickle smell out :) ) with lids and 2, small cheap plumber’s helpers (plunger). Cut a 4″slit on 4 sides of the plungers (to break the suction), drill a hole in each bucket lid large enough to fit handle of the plunger through. Add water, small amt liquid soap (easier to mix in cold water and you can recap neatly), mix well, put plunger in the bucket, add clothes, more water, place lid on, pushing down over the plunger handle, and “agitate” the plunger up and down for a few minutes. Use the other bucket the same way except use it for rinsing only…can add small, small amt of fabric softner (towels), and you can do 2-3 “loads, just keep adding water, unless your clothes are really dirty. Try not to lock the lids on too tightly cause the can be hard to get off. We also use “pickle buckets” to keep everything dry on canoe trips. I hope this is informative…love your site!!

]]> By: kdonat http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-19830 kdonat Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:03:02 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-19830 If you are staying in place and water is limited for "force flushing" with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the "deposits" with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young. If you are staying in place and water is limited for “force flushing” with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the “deposits” with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young.

]]> By: Anonymous http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-27440 Anonymous Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:03:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-27440 If you are staying in place and water is limited for "force flushing" with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the "deposits" with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young. If you are staying in place and water is limited for “force flushing” with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the “deposits” with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young.

]]> By: kdonat http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-19829 kdonat Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:03:02 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-19829 If you are staying in place and water is limited for "force flushing" with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the "deposits" with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young. If you are staying in place and water is limited for “force flushing” with a bucket of water, you can line your empty toilet bowl with a heavy duty trash bag for use. This is especially helpful for the elderly that may need to use a raised seat or for those who may have issues with using a bucket/port-o-potty etc. You would simply treat the “deposits” with any of the previously mentioned odor controls and dispose of the bag just as in the alternative potty posts. In a crisis, you want your family to be as comfortable as is possible, especially the elderly and the very young.

]]> By: Shirleymiles http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-26979 Shirleymiles Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:31:00 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-26979 I don't like the use of or long-term storage of liquid chemicals here.... I think kitty litter would make a good alternative. Same idea, just sprinkle kitty litter over the pee and poo each time. I don’t like the use of or long-term storage of liquid chemicals here…. I think kitty litter would make a good alternative. Same idea, just sprinkle kitty litter over the pee and poo each time.

]]> By: Shirleymiles http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/05/08/emergency-chemical-toilet/#comment-19828 Shirleymiles Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:31:15 +0000 http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/?p=810#comment-19828 I don't like the use of or long-term storage of liquid chemicals here.... I think kitty litter would make a good alternative. Same idea, just sprinkle kitty litter over the pee and poo each time. I don't like the use of or long-term storage of liquid chemicals here…. I think kitty litter would make a good alternative. Same idea, just sprinkle kitty litter over the pee and poo each time.

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