An airtight lid is essential for bokashi fermentation to work properly, so if your lid isn’t sealing tightly, it’s important to replace it. Bokashi bins rely on anaerobic (oxygen-free) conditions to ferment food waste, preventing harmful bacteria and odours.
A loose or damaged lid allows air in, disrupting the fermentation process and causing the contents to rot instead of ferment. This can result in foul smells, fly infestations, and ineffective composting.
Replacing your lid ensures the bin remains sealed, maintaining the right environment for beneficial microbes to break down waste efficiently. Many bokashi systems offer replacement lids designed to fit perfectly and restore airtightness.
Investing in a new lid keeps your bokashi system working as intended, turning food scraps into nutrient-rich soil amendments with minimal fuss.
We have a bunch of spare parts for our Bokashi kits here https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/collections/spare-parts
