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Tourists complain about odor from automatic cleaning stations at German campsites

01.05.2026 22:21 1 min 3 sources
merkur.de DEU + 2 more
Tourists complain about odor from automatic cleaning stations at German campsites
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Issue with automatic toilet cleaning

Automatic CamperClean stations at motorhome parking areas in Germany are drawing complaints about the odor of the microorganism-based sanitary additive. According to users, the smell is so strong it triggers a gag reflex. The system forcibly fills the cassette with the bio-additive, leaving no option for alternative products.

Some campers recommend adding coffee grounds or personal cleaning agents, though the manufacturer warns that chemical additives may kill the microorganisms required for the system's operation.

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