Fishing Frenzy

It is terrible to live on or use a smelly boat. The most probable source of smell is the hose used to pump waste out of the tank. The smell does not go away even with ordinarily cleaning because there are underlying issues that are yet to be addressed. The intervention of specialists has made marine toilet odor control easier. The tactics used are DIY and will leave your boat with a pleasant smell.

The most effective trick is to ensure that there are no kinks or dips in your plumbing. This reduces or even eliminates the chances of waste being retained or sticking on the sides. Work with a marine specialist to provide a practical solution. There are alternatives that will enable you to still do all you want with your boat.

Retaining waste in your tank for too long will also result in an awful smell. It is advisable that you pump this waste as regular as possible. The idea is to keep the tip of your hose fresh and clean all the time. Regular pumping also prevents solid materials from sticking on to the walls, resulting in a pungent smell. Use fresh water all the time since sea or contaminated water will worsen the smell.

The addition of bleach into the cleaning water will produce better results. The ratio used is 50/50 with the water being flushed into the tank and allowed to stay for a while. The contaminated water is then disposed on land and away from marine environment. Bleach remains potent and can kill plants and animals in water even in dilute form.

Use softeners when cleaning your tank. The water mixed with softeners is added to the tank after removal of the bleaching mixture. This prevents solid materials from sticking on walls or edges of the tank. The most susceptible areas are seams and corners. If the residue solidifies, it will result in a pungent smell.

Do not pump water into the on-board tank without filtering. The presence of solid materials or tiny living organisms leaves residue that eventually clogs your tank. Filters will also do away with chemicals in water that make it smelly. The addition of bleaches and softeners to water make it effective for use in cleaning the boat.

Regular change of hose is recommended. The standard time taken to change the hose depends on how often it is used and the extent of wear and tear. However, it is recommended that you replace it once every four years. The tips make the hose vulnerable to awful smell. Replacing the hose with a newer version allows you to access better cleaning and maintenance technology.

When flushing, it is advisable to use fresh water on-board your vessel. Sea, ocean, lake or bay water is usually extremely polluted or containing a lot of minerals. This is why it is so susceptible to bad smell. Invest in a tank that can sufficiently serve your needs when on the boat. Use high quality hoses and heads to enjoy the advantages of better technology.