Tips for Women Using Separett Toilets

Your seating position on a Separett toilet plays a key role in ensuring both comfort and cleanliness, as well as maintaining an odor-free environment.

While men can typically sit and use the toilet with ease, women may need to shift slightly to align properly with the separating system. Sitting with an upright posture often makes it easier to aim correctly. You might also find that changing the angle of your legs or leaning forward or backward can help you discover the most comfortable position.

If any urine ends up in the solids container, don’t worry—you can simply place a Separett Absorb cloth inside the container to remove the moisture.

Once you've found the position that works for you, using your Separett toilet will be easy, clean, and comfortable, helping you avoid leaks, messes, and odors.

Managing Menstruation with Separett Toilets

Separett toilets are fully functional during menstruation. If any menstrual blood lands on the toilet bowl, you can simply wipe it off with toilet paper and dispose of it in the solids container, making sure to use Separett's absorb removal cloth inside. If some blood flows into the urine container, it's not an issue, but you may need to empty the container more frequently during your period. Since combining fluids with urine can cause odors, rinsing the container more often will help keep things fresh. A vinegar or citric acid solution works well for cleaning.

Composting Alternatives

If you prefer to compost everything, consider switching to biodegradable menstrual products, like tampons or pads made from 100% organic cotton or other compostable materials. These are designed to break down more easily and can be safer for composting. However, even with biodegradable products, it's still safer to limit their use to non-edible plant composting.

Menstrual Cups & Compost

If you use a menstrual cup, the contents can be emptied into the solids container together with the Separett Absorb moisture removal cloth. This option generally requires less frequent emptying of the solids container. Since there are no synthetic materials involved, this can safely contribute to a compost system without affecting its use for edible plants.

Recommendation: Avoid for Edible Plants

It is generally recommended not to use compost that contains menstrual hygiene products (or other personal hygiene items) for growing edible plants. Instead, compost that includes such products is better suited for non-edible landscaping or ornamental plants. This reduces any potential health risks and ensures a cleaner, safer compost for gardening purposes.

If you’re concerned about composting safely, it's a good idea to separate hygiene products from compost intended for any kind of food production.