Do you remember the last time you got your plastic water storage tank cleaned? Well, think and check how often do you clean your plastic water storage tank. Is it once a year, once in six months or once in three months or you actually do not remember? It may happen that you smelled something strong and foul in water. This situation mostly acts as a reminder that the tank requires cleaning. It is important to clean the tank regularly to avoid the contamination. Most diseases are water-borne diseases that have a negative impact on our overall health. Therefore, do not let this situation arise and clean your tank at regular intervals preferably every quarter of the year. The help of a professional is recommended to get this job done.

Let us discuss some do’s and don’ts that need to be followed while cleaning the water tank.

• Take help from professionals as they are an expert and know the right procedure to do the cleaning.
• Climb into the tank and do the cleaning using the right cleaning chemicals and tools.
• Make sure to use protective boots, hats, gloves, and masks.
• Give the entire cleaning process sufficient time as it is a lengthy process and do not rush. It can take approximately three to four hours to do the job.
• First, drain the tank completely and make sure no water is left inside the tank. Use the washout valve to drain the tank. Do not throw away the water, rather store it in a few big containers and use it to wash the stairs, cars, or water the garden.
• After emptying the tank completely, take the next step of cleaning the interior of the tank. Use a good quality cleanser and a brush to clean the interior. At times, experts use the high-pressure jet to do the cleaning.
• Scrub the inside of the tank properly as the pollutants stick to the walls of the tank over time.
• Use a sludge pumping equipment to remove the sludge deposit from the surface of the tank.
• After having scrubbed and sludged thoroughly, wash the interior of the tank using a hose pipe with a strong force.
• Your tank is clean and ready to be filled with water.

Follow these simple steps and clean your plastic water storage tank regularly.