How to Maintain Your Water Tank With Professional Cleaning Solutions

We are probably all guilty of turning on the tap to use the water that comes out of it, failing to think about just how much goes on behind the scenes to get that water to us. And it’s not just about the source. Water storage is an area of property maintenance that is very easy to overlook – yet the way we manage the cleaning and hygiene of our water tank can make or break our health and well-being at home.

Every property has a water tank that feeds the drinking water taps, water-based appliances, mains pipes, heating components, and more. So, how clean is yours – and could it be due a water tank cleaning?

Let’s take a closer look…

What Does a Professional Water Tank Cleaning Service Involve?

The aim of a water tank cleaning is to tackle any debris, sediment, scale, and potentially harmful bacteria that may be present in the tank. If left untreated, these issues all transfer into the water, making the water unsafe to consume and potentially hazardous to residents.

A water tank cleaning tackles the task via several different methods – combining them all to leave the tank clean and safe from harm. These methods include the use of Silver Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine Dioxide, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Thermal treatment to achieve an exceptional level of cleaning – with a thorough inspection prior to cleaning allowing us to determine which approach is best suited to your tank.

The Process of Deep Cleaning a Water Tank

As mentioned above, we employ a series of different methods for cleaning a water tank – each responsible for its own part of the cleaning process.

Sodium hypochlorite, known widely as chlorine, helps to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and algae from water tanks. This is the process that most homeowners and clients are familiar with, as chlorine remains a staple in our water tank cleaning procedures. We use stabilised hydrogen peroxide for a similar practical use, as it is recognised as a safe and stable disinfectant. Meanwhile, silver hydrogen peroxide eliminates harmful bacteria, viruses, and contaminants without leaving behind any residual chemicals.

All cleaning processes strip the water of any harmful properties and leave the tank free from any potentially destabilising residue.

How Keeping Your Tank Clean Maintains its Structural Health

Now that we know how the tank cleaning process works, how exactly does this process support the maintenance and health of the water tank?

In short, a tank which is left untreated and uncleaned can start to have a detrimental impact on the operational use of the tank and its structural integrity. When tanks are left with sediment buildup, they can start to corrode, become blocked, and even break down completely.

A regular water tank cleaning service is integral in maintaining your own health and hygiene, and that of your water tank. Book yours with Lubron today.