Storage Tank Cleaning

[ScottT]

I clean my 425 gallon poly tank through the 12" hole with a sponge mop. I run some water in with the hose, then put a few glugs of unscented chlorox in and use the mop. Then slosh it around and rinse. (you can get most of the water out by tipping the tank upside down and draining out the same 12" hole. Then rinse well.

I'm resurrecting this thread. Just bought (1/6/24) a new 65 gallon poly tank that I'm going to use on my Gator to transport sap from the sugar bush to my shack. I plan on rinsing it out with some hot water today. Should I use lemon juice and water to clean/rinse/rinse, or is there something better? Thanks.

[82cabby]

If it’s brand new I would think a good energetic rinse should do the trick. I think the lemon juice mentioned was to help break down any gunk in the tank.

[RC Maple]

Just got a new 150 gal SS sap tank made last fall. I'll use it for the first time this year. I figured once I got it out of the building, I would wash the inside with a bleach solution and give it a good rinse. Anything better for using SS for the first time?