How do I get rid of the GREY tank smell?

Each time you drain the grey water reservoir, sprinkle a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in the sink. Swish some water around the area and let it go down the drain. This will help remove the smell in the tank.

How do I stop my grey water tank from smelling?

Use baking soda to prevent odors in the grey water tank

After emptying your grey water tank, put two spoonfuls of baking soda in the kitchen sink and pour warm water down the sink. Baking soda helps get rid of odors, and you can easily get it from the stores.

Why does my gray tank stink?

The water from a greywater tank will always have a slight odor due to the small waste particles in it which form sludges and stagnate over time. However, the smell should not be pungent and is best kept in check by regular pump out and cleaning of the greywater tank and the grease trap.

Why does my GREY tank smell like rotten eggs?

The odor you are smelling from the gray water tank is usually from decaying food particles in the gray water itself. You might want to also start using some Enzyme Holding Tank Treatment in both your grey and black water tanks.

Why does my grey water tank smell like rotten eggs?

Sometimes gray and black water tanks release unpleasant smells, especially if they are almost full and not well cleaned. In the water heater, the bacteria react with magnesium or aluminum anode rods in the heater to produce a rotten egg smell.

RV Grey Tank Stink QUICK FIX

Can I put bleach in my RV holding tank?

The best way to clean and sanitize your RV waste holding tanks is to fill the tank with a bleach and water solution. To make the solution, mix one-quarter cup of bleach with one gallon of water.

Can I use vinegar in RV toilet?

Pour a half of a cup of vinegar in the toilet and let it sit for a few hours, then a quick swish around the bowl with a cheap toilet brush and you'll easily get rid of those hard-to-clean spots and stains.

How do you clean a gray water tank?

Add a cup of laundry detergent to the black (commode) water tank at the same time. This will help clean the tank. The gray water tanks should already contain soap through normal use. The water softener makes the solid waste let go from the sides of the tanks.

What should I put in my grey water tank?

Simply put, the gray water tank collects the water as it drains from the sinks and shower in your RV. This includes soapy water from washing hands and bathing, as well as small bits of food or grease from dishwashing. The tank holds this water until you can adequately drain it.

Why does my RV sink smell like sewer?

Bacteria that come from your gut are the cause of sewage smells in your RV black tank. The best way to fight the stinky bacteria is to add bacteria that breaks down waste but doesn't cause odors.

Why does my RV sink smell?

Your stinky sink may be caused by decaying food and waste sticking to the drain's interior. We recommend that you first use the tried-and-true baking soda and vinegar method to get rid of the smell. Toss a handful (a quarter- to a half-cup) of baking soda down the sink drain.

Do GREY water tanks need to be vented?

All standard fixtures need a vent, but the greywater side of a diverted drainline can operate safely without one, because there are no sewer gasses. If you have a greywater line with no vent you may have slower draining and hear gurgling, but it will still function.

Why does my holding tank smell?

Check the vent

Motorhomes and trailers are built to vent black tank odors through a pipe that leads to the roof of the rig. Unfortunately, if this vent becomes clogged, those smells can't escape the way they should, and end up making their way into your home.

Can I put vinegar and baking soda in my RV toilet?

Drain Cleaner

The drains on our RVs can get gross and nasty quickly. The best way to relieve that is to pour half of a box of baking soda down the drain and then follow it with vinegar, allowing it to foam up. After it's settled, pour more vinegar in the drain and repeat until all of the baking soda is gone.

Can I put vinegar in my RV black tank?

Yes, you can put vinegar in an RV toilet. Vinegar in combination with baking soda is great for cleaning and whitening the toilet bowl.

Can you use baking soda in RV 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 you put baking soda in RV toilet?

RV water tanks can be deodorized by flushing a solution of one cup baking soda mixed with one gallon of warm water.

How long can you leave bleach water in RV tank?

Leave bleach in your RV water tank for at least eight (8) hours. You can leave it longer if you want, but least eight hours. It also depends on how much bleach you are using. If you are using the amounts we recommended above, then eight hours is plenty.

How much bleach should I put in my RV tank?

While your system is draining, calculate how much bleach you'll need to sanitize your system. You'll need about a 1/4 cup of bleach for every 16 gallons of water your fresh water tank holds. Another helpful ratio for your calculator is to use one ounce of bleach for every eight gallons of freshwater.

How do I get the rotten egg smell out of my RV water tank?

You want to completely fill your RV water heater with a mixture of two parts white vinegar with one part water. Fill the water heater tank with the vinegar-water solution using a funnel and then re-insert the pressure relief valve. Turn on the water pump to cycle the solution through your RV's water system.

Why does my RV bathroom smell?

Tank Buildup

Occasionally an RV toilet stinks because of buildup in the black tank. This might be a large buildup of solids on the bottom of the tank, or just buildup along the walls of the tank from regular use. As with clogs, solid buildups tend to be caused by too many solids and not enough liquid in the tank.

How do I get rid of sewer smell in my RV?