Can I use toilet bowl cleaner in RV?

The general consensus, based on recommendations from most RV toilet manufacturers, is that you should avoid the use of harsh or abrasive cleaners. That’s because they want to be sure these products don’t damage the bowl, the toilet’s blade valve and seal, and/or the black water tank.

Do you need special toilet cleaner for RV?

You don't need a special RV toilet cleaner. Also, if you don't use a holding tank treatment and dump it into a septic system, you can use anything you want besides bleach. That said, if you want to play it safe by using a bowl cleaner made specifically for RVs, here are our favorites.

Can I use Lysol toilet bowl cleaner in my RV?

Cleaners such as Lysol and Clorox have high concentrations of bleach and other harsh chemicals. While these products will clean your toilet in a pinch, we do not recommend using them because they contain so many harsh chemicals that could harm your skin or damage the plastic components of your RV's bathroom.

What should I use to clean RV toilet?

Here are a few cleaning solutions made particularly for RVs:

Thetford Aqua-Foam Toilet Cleaner.
Dometic 3 'N 1 Drop In Bowl Cleaner and Tank Treatment.
Unique Camping & Marine RV Toilet Cleaner.
Star Brite Toilet Bowl Cleaner.

Here are a few cleaning solutions made particularly for RVs:

Thetford Aqua-Foam Toilet Cleaner.
Dometic 3 'N 1 Drop In Bowl Cleaner and Tank Treatment.
Unique Camping & Marine RV Toilet Cleaner.
Star Brite Toilet Bowl Cleaner.

Can you use Scrubbing Bubbles on RV toilet?

I use the Scrubbing Bubbles Gel that you put as a little star on the side of the bowl. Keeps it nice and clean and has a nice smell when you open the toilet lid. I have used it for several months and don't see that it is harming anything. Soft Scrub.

Can you put vinegar in an 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.

Can I pour bleach down my RV toilet?

Cleaning your black water holding tank is best done when you’re fully hooked up and have both a water and sewer connection. Avoid using bleach or antifreeze for your deep clean, as both of these can dry out rubber seals and ultimately ruin your sewage system.

Is CLR safe for RV tanks?

Yes, CLR Septic System Treatment can be used in an RV or motor home.

Can bleach damage your toilet?

“The biggest don’t when it comes to toilet tanks is bleach — do not use bleach or products containing bleach inside the tank, as it can corrode the internal parts of your toilet,” says Patty Stoffelen, a bath fixtures merchant for The Home Depot to Martha Stewart.

What happens if you put bleach in your black tank?

Although bleach will kill the bacteria in your black tank, it’ll also kill the good bacteria that can break down the waste. Using bleach can also damage the sensors, seals, and plumbing. Finally, bleach mixing with the ammonia in your urine can potentially create deadly chloramine gas.

Can I pour bleach in my black tank?

Can you use Pine Sol in RV toilet?

You might also want to put some Pine-Sol into the tank to keep it sweet smelling. When you need to clean your toilet, use Pine-Sol (or a similar pine-based product), to disinfect and clean both the inside and outside of the entire unit.

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 do you whiten yellowed toilet seats?

Janice Collins commented: “I use half a cup of baking soda with enough white vinegar to form a paste and smooth it over the toilet seat, covering both sides. “Then I let it sit there for 20 minutes and use a soft sponge to remove yellow stains.”

What causes yellow stains on toilet seat?

As the toilet flushes, the water can splash upwards onto the underside of the seat, and as the water evaporates, it can leave behind mineral deposits (limescale). As it builds up, limescale can develop a yellow tinge that can end up damaging the surface of the plastic and causing staining.

Can I put Dawn dish soap in my black tank?

The water softening process is important to get the solid waste off the inside walls of the black tank. You also need one cup of laundry detergent or Dawn dish soap. This helps to rinse away the waste and clean the sensors.

Can you use Dawn to clean RV toilet?

One of the best parts about using Dawn dish soap in RV black tanks is that it’s an environmentally-friendly soap. It doesn’t contain phosphates and can be broken down by bacteria. This means that it’s a safe and biodegradable soap to use, even if you’re cleaning/dumping your tank in a strict or natural environment.

Can I put Dawn dish soap in my RV toilet?

Is Borax safe for RV tanks?

Rather than buy nasty and expensive chemicals for the waste tanks try using a 1/2 cup of good old Borax laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of water softener. The Borax detergent helps control odor and cleans the tank.

Can I pour boiling water down RV toilet?

You can use boiling water to unclog an RV toilet. This is one of the simplest and least harmful methods to try because it doesn’t involve any chemicals. It may not remove every clog though, so physical tools and chemicals might be necessary to try afterward.

Can you use a snake on an RV toilet?

Sometimes a plunger doesn’t fit well into the toilets on some RVs. In this case, try using a slim toilet snake, sometimes also called an auger. This flexible coil of wire can snake through the toilet drain to break down an obstruction. Simply push it down the toilet until you hit the clog.