Can I put bleach in my black water tank?

Can I put bleach in my black water tank?

Diluted Bleach is Safe for Sanitizing Your Black Tank Bleach is a strong chemical that kills the bacteria in your black tank, causing that lovely odor. However, too much of it can damage the seals and gaskets in your RV. Plus, it also kills the good bacteria that help break down the waste in your tank.

How do I take care of my black water tank in my RV?

Add a good black water treatment. This can be done by purchasing a tank sprayer that you insert into the toilet to spray out the inside of the tank, use the RV’s already installed tank flushing or spraying system (not all RVs have this), or install a flush valve or a macerator to your RV. These all do the same job.

How do you deodorize a black water tank?

How To Get Rid Of Awful Black Tank Smells

1. Start with fabric softener. Begin your troubleshooting by simply adding two capfuls of liquid fabric softener to the tank.
2. Fill the bowl.
3. Close the valve.
4. Check the vent.
5. Pull out the water hose.
6. Try ice and soap.
7. Dump in some water softener.
8. Resort to bleach.

Can you put baking soda in a black tank?

Baking Soda works pretty good on cat litter to eliminate odors and extend the life of cat litter. It’s used in washing machines to help eliminate odors and boost washing power. So, yes, it will work in your black tank, if you make it strong enough to cover the space.

Can I use regular toilet bowl cleaner in RV?

The general consensus, based on recommendations from most RV toilet manufacturers, is that you should avoid the use of harsh or abrasive cleaners. That’s because they want to be sure these products don’t damage the bowl, the toilet’s blade valve and seal, and/or the black water tank.

Why is my black tank not emptying?

If your black tank is slowly draining but not flowing out as fast as it should you may have a clogged air vent. Once you’ve emptied your black tank with the toilet open you can try and unclog the air vent by removing the cap to it on the roof and sticking a hose down to try and break up whatever is clogging it.

Can you put fabric softener in RV black tank?

Use two cups of softener for each wastewater tank in your RV. The tank’s drain valve should be closed otherwise the softened water will just drain out. Then use the tank(s) normally until it is full and drain it normally. Add a cup of laundry detergent to the black (commode) water tank at the same time.