Squat Toilet Tips

ToiletOne of the biggest shocks when it comes to traveling in China is the feral state of their squat toilets. Not only do you have to get used to doing your business in the squatting position but you also need to remember not to flush your toilet paper away!

I first discovered the wonders of the dreaded Squat Toilet in my younger years living in Malaysia, and although it was not the best experience, it was still an experience for me to learn from.

* Always carry around toilet paper, hygiene wipes or tissue paper (some public toilets will sell packets of tissue at the door)
* Always have 20sen ready so you can pay to gain entry into the smelly public toilets
* Bring a friend, Malaysian toilets are notorious for having bad things happen to helpless women on their own
* If you are wearing pants or jeans, it is a necessity to roll them up prior to entering
* Expect to be greeted with wet, dirty floors
* If you get a seated toilet, be aware that many Malaysians will still squat on those seats
* Beware of your neighbours. The person next door may decide that the cubical needed a quick rinse… or at least, that’s what I hope that water was….
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The compost created by the compost toilet is beneficial to the environment as the process is entirely organic in nature. There are different types and models of composting toilets available in the market. Many manufacturers have introduced newer and better functioning toilets that are both attractive as well as comfortable. Different toilets have different features. Mainly these toilets can be classified into two different types – split and self-contained.

If you are having a small home, a self-contained composting toilet would suffice your needs. It is quite easy to install this kind of toilets. You can also easily remove it if you feel like having a change in future. Further, these toilets are divided into two different categories – electric and non-electric composting toilets. If you are opting for an electronic version, it might cost you a big high but the facility will help you in maintaining the moisture levels inside the compost chamber. Although they are costlier than non-electric self-contained composting toilets, they are still cheaper than split composting models. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you want to buy a traditional toilet at a discounted price, you can search online. Many bathroom stores that do business online offer this kind of toilets at a lower rate. A common model of a traditional toilet has a flush system that is generated by a pull chain. The waterproof receptacle of a traditional toilet that holds liquid is placed on top resting on the wall. This receptacle for liquid, or commonly called a toilet cistern, is attached to the toilet pan through a drainpipe. The traditional toilet’s flushing system is the simplest form of flushing methods. A gravity flushing system produces less noise and is very efficient because the gravity increases the flow of water but a gravity fed toilet is really difficult to repair and consumes more water. Today’s traditional-type toilets are generally made of ceramics that are really different from the original pieces which are purely made of heavy metals.

Though ceramics are commonly used to produce traditional type toilets, there are still suppliers that provide toilet cisterns created from steel. Modern toilets on the other hand are more expensive because they use new concepts of flushing systems such as pressure-assisted and dual flush systems but you can purchase them at a lower price them Read the rest of this entry »

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