Essential Rainwater Tank Cleaning and Maintenance Tips

Rainwater Tank Cleaning Tips

Keeping your rainwater tank maintained is important if you want a consistent supply of clean water. There are a few essential maintenance duties you must follow if you use your reserved rainwater for your garden or shower. Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners have years of experience in rainwater tank cleaning and maintenance. Here are some rainwater tank cleaning tips from Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners:

1. Clean up the gutters

It is necessary to either get up and sweep the roof gutters every 3 months or have a specialist do it. This reduces not only the leaf litter that falls into or blocks your tank but also helps you to prevent any animal droppings that inevitably end up in your tank.

2. Replace the mosquito mesh

Mosquito mesh can keep mosquitos and other bugs and insects out of your water tank – but only if it’s well maintained. Having the mesh maintained and in decent condition at all times guarantees the protection of the water.

3. Check the quality of water

If you use your rainwater tank for showering, drinking or cooking, you need to get your water checked regularly. Check the colour and smell of your water, as well as any dust that builds up, every few months. If there’s a problem, get it fixed by an expert.

4. Desludge

Get some sludge professionally vacuumed out of the bottom of your water tank. It is recommended that the tank be desludged at least every 2 years.

5. Check the pumps and pipes 

You must inspect the pipes and pumps that run from your tank to your building. Any cracks or broken pipes result in loss of water and also expose it to external dirt and dust.

A good tank clean often takes 4-5 hours. If you don’t have the time to spend cleaning your rainwater tank, call our team at Riverland Tank and Drain. We’ll do a full check and clean of your rainwater tank to ensure you’re getting the cleanest water you can. Our skilled technicians work across the Riverland region in Renmark, Berri, Barmera, Glossop, Monash, Loveday, Cobdogla, Loxton and Winkie. Get in touch with Riverland Tank and Drain Cleaners to be connected with your closest team.