Once you use it properly this product is amazing. Unfortunately the instructions that come with it are pretty awful.
Through trial and error I discovered that the following two steps are essential for eliminating the odor problem:
1) seal the dirty item very well. I use this product to dispose of my dog's wee-wee pads, not diapers, but they can smell pretty bad. I figured out how to fold up the soiled wee-wee pad so smells don't escape and then I put a little tape to keep it sealed. Diapers probably don't require this extra step since they already have built-in tape you can use.
2) when you deposit the diaper/pad make sure to return the handle to its original resting position. When I first got the Diaper Champ I put the pad in, flipped the handle, and left the handle in that position. BIG MISTAKE since the side of the piston that usually faces the pads/diapers stinks, thereby defeating the purpose.
Once you put the pad in the cavity, flip the handle so the piston pushes the pad down, and then you return the handle/top to its original "resting" position. The smelly side of the piston continues to face the stinky pads/diapers and the clean, non-stinky side remains on top.
Before getting this product I had to make many trips to the garbage chute. Since getting the Diaper Champ I throw out the bag about once a week. It's great!!
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 16.25 x 19.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 4100 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Minimum weight recommendation | 5 Pounds |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 40 Pounds |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 7.3 pounds |
