How to Clean a Portable Tank

Portable tanks are essential when you need to transport water, chemicals or pesticides out into the field. Coming in a variety of sizes, portable water tanks are an efficient and durable option for both personal and professional use. For those using portable water tanks to carry wastewater, pesticides or chemicals, proper maintenance and cleaning of portable tanks will ensure that your liquid supplies stay safe.

Things You'll Need

• Pressure washer or hose
• Disinfectant
• Mop
• Bleach

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Instructions

• 1

  Pressure wash the inside of the tank using a hose with enough pressure to strip off grime or dip a mop in disinfectant and swab the inside of the tank.

• 2

  Dump out the dirty water that collects from your pressure washing.

• 3

  Rinse the inside of the tank with water clean enough to drink. Dump out when finished and rinse again.

• 4

  Fill the portable tank with water. Mix in five millimeters of bleach for every liter of water inside the tank. Let it soak.

• 5

  Dump out the tank again and rinse with water. Allow the tank to dry.