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FrankShore
Explorer
Sep 17, 2017

Tide Pod

My Grandson put a Tide Pod in the toilet thinking that he was helping. What can I expect? Thanks
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Worst case.. A clean black tank.
    Best case.. A clean black tank.
    Most likely case: You won't notice any difference.

    Tide Pod is low-foam Detergent, Long term it might cause issues (If you used it every day for 2 or 3 years) but one pod will do no damage.
  • Most modern detergents are low sudsing.

    In the past I've seen someone put clothes washing powder in a black and gray tank. Ever seen a dishwasher after someone put laundry soap in it.

    Occasionally I still see an RV sailing down the highway with a nice trail of soap bubbles coming out of the tank vents.

    No harm, as long as the guy behind you with the soap covered windshield doesn't catch up with you at the end of the day.

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