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    Cleaning supplies

    Hey everyone, i decided im gonna downgrade my tank for the winter months, so that means im bringing a 20L back from my basement after who knows how long, but far over a year, and my basement is about as bad as it get mildew wise. I was wondering what kind of household cleaners would be best. I figured anything would work as long as i rinse it enough, but im wondering whats the most common/effective.

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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    Bleach will kill mold/mildew

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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    Depending on how bad it is mildewed, you could try bleach and water. If it is super bad, then maybe try a bathroom cleaner specifically for mold and mildew, but you would definitely have to make sure that it was thoroughly rinsed and aired out before using it...



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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    yea thats what i was thinking of using

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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    Bleach will kill any mold or mildew on the spot! Just wash with soap and water after!

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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    Hot soap and water, scrub well. Mix a 10% bleach solution, and spray or cover the tank with it--let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse very well until you don't smell the bleach in the tank anymore.
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    Re: Cleaning supplies

    Quote Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
    Hot soap and water, scrub well. Mix a 10% bleach solution, and spray or cover the tank with it--let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse very well until you don't smell the bleach in the tank anymore.

    This right here will do the trick. Works like a charm every time.
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