bought this potty and when we were in an area where we might need a potty and there were none available, I used the eco-friendly version of the deodorizer from Thetford because it does not stain the waste compartment. It did a great job at suppressing any odors. The toilet works great. It is small enough to fit in the back of my van but light enough to be removed when we are done for the day. To clean it, I took the two parts of the unit apart. I soiled the tank and pressed the flush multiple times to clear out any stagnant water. I soiled the waste tank in the toilet and disinfected it with the cleaner. I made sure there was no stagnant water in either tank and disinfected the outside. I will store it in the box for next time. I am glad that my kids have this option. It makes traveling easier and not having to worry about going to the toilet.