How to Make an Outhouse Smell Better

Outhouses and portable toilets provide outdoor restroom facilities that can be used in a variety of locations. From construction sites to outdoor events, these toilets, while convenient and functional, can become very foul smelling from regular use. Since users will be stuck in the small, confined area, it is best to minimize the odor, and make the outhouse smell as good as possible. A few simple things can be done to control and minimize the smell of an outhouse.

Things You'll Need

• Trash bag
• Air fresheners
• Ashes
• Septic tank tablets
• Long pipe

Instructions

1. Place all used toilet paper in a trash bag, and dispose of the bag. Toilet paper decomposes slowly, causing the outhouse smell to be a bit stronger.

2. Place air fresheners inside of the outhouse to mask odor.

3. Throw a large scoop of ashes down the hole every week, or as needed depending on the amount of use. This will speed up the settling of the sludge, thereby minimizing foul odor.

4. Keep the door open when the outhouse is not being used. This will ventilate the outhouse, and is extremely helpful in controlling outhouse odor.

5. Place a septic tank tablet in the hole once per week to speed up decomposition and also mask odor in the outhouse.

References

• Greenhouses and Gazebos: Maintaining Your Outhouse