RO Storage Tank Cleaning: The Step Most Households Skip
Your RO storage tank collects slime and deposits over time. Learn how often to clean it and what proper tank sanitisation involves.
Most households replace filters on time but never think about the storage tank. Yet every drop of purified water sits in that tank before you drink it.
Why the Tank Gets Slimy
Purified water has no chlorine left in it, so any microbes that enter the tank face no resistance. Over months, a thin biofilm can form on the inner walls even when the RO itself is working perfectly.
How Often Should It Be Cleaned?
A tank cleaning every 6 months works well for most homes, and once a year is the absolute minimum. Clean it sooner if water starts tasting stale after sitting overnight.
What a Proper Tank Cleaning Includes
- Draining the tank completely and wiping the inner surfaces
- Sanitising the tank and the tap line, not just rinsing with water
- Checking the tank cover and float for damage or deposits
- Running and discarding the first tank of water after cleaning
Tank cleaning takes only a little extra time during a regular service. Aquera Solutions includes it in purifier servicing across Nellore, so ask for it during your next visit.