The first thing we do after dumping the black tank is to add water back into the toilet.
Diy black water tank treatment.
Water softener is also very effective when it comes to cleaning residue from the black tank.
By using water softener in your waste water tanks it will loosen up solids that stick to the sides.
Obviously the key step here is step two.
A popular recipe for making your own holding treatment is called the geo method this is based on using water softener a product that breaks up solids which accumulate from hard water such as soap scum.
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.
The treatment is designed to remove unwanted smells from your black water tank and keeping it safe and clog free.
We generally let the water flow down the toilet for about a minute.
Step 2 add water.
You can make this with household chemicals to provide a better solution to your stinky black tank.
So back in 2014 my grandma who we called nanny gave me a recipe that her and my papaw used when they spent the winters down in florida in their rv.
Treating your tanks helps prevent odors and clogs by breaking down waste.
After thoroughly cleaning your black water tank and removing any buildup from the tank walls it s time to treat the tank in order to ready it for future use.
The key here is to have a base of water in the tank when we add the rest of our cleaning supplies.
Fortunately the availability of commercial chemicals and deodorizers makes it pretty simple to maintain your black tank on a regular basis.
The size of your black tank will determine how much water to add.
This is a homemade black tank treatment recipe that acts as a deodorant for your black water tank.
Pour the mixture into the tanks.
Because it makes everything in the tank slippery all toilet paper and leftover solids slide out quite easily when it comes time to dump the tank.
At the start of your camping trip you should add a dose of rv black water tank treatment which may come in liquid form like aqua kem or in tide pod like packets such as these made by firebelly outfitters.
Add a good black water treatment.
Go through your normal process of dumping your holding tanks black first then gray.