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retiredguy123 09-18-2024 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeberk (Post 2371510)
Try Kaboom Scrub Free! Toilet Bowl Cleaner System with 2 Refills. It does not erode the plastic parts inside the tiolet.
It looks like Kaboom cleans the toilet bowl, not the tank.

JRcorvette 09-18-2024 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2371342)
Yesterday, I opened the lid on the toilet tank and there is black nasty looking gunk all over the tank. Even on the bottom of the lid and under the water. Are others here having the same issue? I'm assuming it's mold but not sure how to clean it without doing damage to the flushing mechanism. Looking for ideas from fellow villager's on the best way to clean this.
For a simple fix just add a little Fabuloso (spelling) to your tank every now and then. It will not only clean it up but it will smell nice for a few flushes.

wanttoknow 09-18-2024 09:02 AM
clean out tank - refill tank and add one cup of vinegar - let sit then continue to add vinegar on a monthly basis - for full instructions watch on u-tube it really works and it also helps with the black that forms under the rim of the seat

EdAzz 09-18-2024 09:16 AM
Toilet tank
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2371342)
Yesterday, I opened the lid on the toilet tank and there is black nasty looking gunk all over the tank. Even on the bottom of the lid and under the water. Are others here having the same issue? I'm assuming it's mold but not sure how to clean it without doing damage to the flushing mechanism. Looking for ideas from fellow villager's on the best way to clean this.

The black gunk I get is from deteriorating black rubber stopper or ball in the tank due to harsh cleansers and blue cleaners left on the tank. If you have black rubber swipe it with your finger and see if it comes off on your finger.

spjvette 09-18-2024 09:19 AM
Use vinegar once a month. Cleans tanks and cleans seals. No mold or rust in any of my tanks.

mikeberk 09-18-2024 09:22 AM
Check out this product on Amazon.
Amazon.com

DrHitch 09-18-2024 10:28 AM
The tank contains "clean" water.

If the utility company replaced a pipe or hydrant on your area recently, the gunk will be temporary and flush out.

Agree with all other comments to:
1) turn off water valve
2) flush the toilet
3) clean out tank with mild bleach solution

New Englander 09-18-2024 10:46 AM
Thank you to everyone that replied. I've decided to do this. First buy a new seal. Shut off the water supply and drain the tank. Clean tank with a solution of bleach and water. Rinse tank with clean water. If the tank leaks, replace the seal.
Thanks Everyone. :wave:

Margefrog 09-18-2024 06:28 PM
Overnight?

bogmonster 09-18-2024 08:21 PM
Do you have a water softener?

We had a similar issue and it was like a black residue that resembled fine sand. Was able to swirl it around and get it out. Came back a month or so later. Replaced the water softener and problem went away.


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