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precioustime
Explorer II
Feb 01, 2022

House Toilet Cleaners Ok for Rv Toilets.

Do rv toilets have to be cleaned with specially made cleaners for rv’s. Is it harmful to the rv pipes, gaskets and connections to use Clorox Bleach. Must the cleaner be rv friendly.

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  • Try Barkeepers Friend for stubborn toilet stains. Better yet, get rid of your stubborn toilet!

    No, seriously. BKF (which is a mild acid in powder form) works well.

    And on a different level, is it sad that I am mildly excited to read a thread on RV bathroom cleaning? I pay little or no attention to the bathrooms in my stick house. But somehow an RV toilet is a matter of great interest.

    To answer my own question: Yes, it's sad.
  • I try not to use anything special in the toilet. But sometimes its needed, so windex it is. Is it good or bad? No idea, but I just spray and wipe it dry.
  • No. RV plumbing isn't any more sensitive to cleaners. With the possible exception of the rubber seal on the flush ball valve. That said, your RV while you travel dumps into a number of varying septic system types. And harsh chemicals kill bacteria that are needed to break down waste - sort of defeating the purpose of having a healthy septic system. We try and use eco friendly cleaners but I'm not here to preach, so to each his own.

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