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What does blue toilet water do?
It’s the same Clorox® product you love, in a bold new package. Clorox® Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bleach & Blue is an easy-to-use tablet that continuously cleans and deodorizes your bowl with the power of Clorox® Bleach. And you’ll know it’s working, because you’ll see sparkling blue water in your toilet bowl.
What color should toilet tank water be?
They are usually pink or white. Treat all types of mold, algae and bacteria the same way. Empty the tank and (wearing gloves) wash down the sides and all the internal components with a disinfecting bathroom cleaner. Rinse the tank, let it dry out and then refill it and pour a cup or more of vinegar into the new water.
Is blue water Bad for toilet?
We’ve all seen toilets with a vibrant pool of blue water — courtesy of those tank cleaning tablets. Those blue toilet tablets can not only cause corrosion to parts inside of the tank, but they’re also crafted with chemicals — which can be harmful and may be released into your home, as well as into the environment.
What happens if you drink toilet water?
Depending on the concentration of cleaner in the toilet bowl, the water can cause chemical burns in the mouth and throat while going down, as well as other serious consequences.
Should I clean the inside of my toilet tank?
The inside of a toilet tank should be cleaned at least twice a year to maintain cleanliness and to prevent hard minerals from building up on and deteriorating the seals and working parts.
Why shouldnt you drink toilet water?
Body waste is consistently released into toilet water and, even though the toilet is flushed after each use, residual bacteria can stay behind in the standing water in the bowl. The consumption of this bacteria can cause health problems such as E. coli, severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and skin infections.
What is the black stuff in my toilet tank?
Mold and mildew thrive in dark and humid areas (in this case, your toilet bowl and tank). Black mold can be found in your toilet bowl or tank when you have been away for even a few short days on vacation. Since humidity and dark places are where mold thrives, your toilet bowl and tank are prime breeding ground for it.
What does it mean to put blue dye in the toilet bowl?
The procedure that has become a hot-button issue and topic of discussion as of late is “toilet bluing” in the restroom or stall where the urine specimen is collected. Toilet bluing is the act of placing a blue dye in a toilet bowl to color the water, and is mandatory per most employer and government drug collection standards.
What should I do if my toilet tank is blue?
Besides iron bacteria, your toilet tanks can tell you if you have copper corrosion (blue water) or sediment or other contaminants in the water: For bacterial problems, we recommend a series of chlorine shocking the piping, once a month for several months. Eventually, this will eliminate the problem.
What’s the best way to use toilet bluing?
We recommend, given the minimal cost expense, to simply drop a bluing pill into the toilet water each time a specimen is collected. This way there are no container issues, no labeling issues, and no staining issues resulting from overspray or over splash.
Why do you have to collect water from the toilet bowl?
This is done to ensure the integrity of the specimen; if the donor has attempted to dilute, adulterate, or tamper with their specimen by scooping water from the toilet bowl, it will be evident to the collector.