Hi everyone.New here and really never thought would need an RV forum. Was I wrong on that one.Anyway, I sanitized my fresh water tanks this week and made the stupid mistake of using clorox fiberguard bleach. I have rinsed the tanks a least 7 times now and still get a lot of suds/foam when I drain them.Has anyone else made this mistake, or know of something I can do to get whatever is left in there that is causing this, out?Thanks in advance.

Bikemike wrote:Hi everyone.New here and really never thought would need an RV forum. Was I wrong on that one.Anyway, I sanitized my fresh water tanks this week and made the stupid mistake of using clorox fiberguard bleach. I have rinsed the tanks a least 7 times now and still get a lot of suds/foam when I drain them.Has anyone else made this mistake, or know of something I can do to get whatever is left in there that is causing this, out?Thanks in advance.You might try to add a solution of baking soda and water to the tank, let it sit and see if that helps neutralize the "suds"WoodGlue

WoodGlue wrote:Bikemike wrote:Hi everyone.New here and really never thought would need an RV forum. Was I wrong on that one.Anyway, I sanitized my fresh water tanks this week and made the stupid mistake of using clorox fiberguard bleach. I have rinsed the tanks a least 7 times now and still get a lot of suds/foam when I drain them.Has anyone else made this mistake, or know of something I can do to get whatever is left in there that is causing this, out?Thanks in advance.You might try to add a solution of baking soda and water to the tank, let it sit and see if that helps neutralize the "suds"Thanks for the fast reply.Any idea on the ratio? I have 110 gal tanks.WoodGlue

I'd try 2 boxes in a gallon of water. Mix it up really well. Maybe someone else will jump in here with a better idea?WoodGlue

Thanks, I will give that a try.Any other sugestions would be welcomed.We are taking our 11 month old daughter on her first trip and it would be nice to actualy have usable water.

If 2 boxes don't help , I'd try 4-5 boxes in 2 gallons of water, and so on. You have a huge fresh water tank, so...Sometimes you can buy baking soda at the Dollar General type of store for a buck a box.WoodGlue

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Bikemike
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
Thanks, I will give that a try.

Any other sugestions would be welcomed.

We are taking our 11 month old daughter on her first trip and it would be nice to actualy have usable water.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
I'd try 2 boxes in a gallon of water. Mix it up really well. Maybe someone else will jump in here with a better idea?

WoodGlue
Bikemike
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
WoodGlue wrote:
Bikemike wrote:
Hi everyone.
New here and really never thought would need an RV forum. Was I wrong on that one.

Anyway, I sanitized my fresh water tanks this week and made the stupid mistake of using clorox fiberguard bleach. I have rinsed the tanks a least 7 times now and still get a lot of suds/foam when I drain them.
Has anyone else made this mistake, or know of something I can do to get whatever is left in there that is causing this, out?

Thanks in advance.

You might try to add a solution of baking soda and water to the tank, let it sit and see if that helps neutralize the "suds"

Thanks for the fast reply.
Any idea on the ratio? I have 110 gal tanks.

WoodGlue
WoodGlue
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
Bikemike wrote:
Hi everyone.
New here and really never thought would need an RV forum. Was I wrong on that one.

Anyway, I sanitized my fresh water tanks this week and made the stupid mistake of using clorox fiberguard bleach. I have rinsed the tanks a least 7 times now and still get a lot of suds/foam when I drain them.
Has anyone else made this mistake, or know of something I can do to get whatever is left in there that is causing this, out?

Thanks in advance.

You might try to add a solution of baking soda and water to the tank, let it sit and see if that helps neutralize the "suds"

WoodGlue

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