Spring Caravan Prep: Best Water & Waste Tank Cleaners for Fresh, Safe Travel

Spring Caravan Prep: Best Water & Waste Tank Cleaners for Fresh, Safe Travel

Spring Caravan Prep: Freshen Up Your Water & Waste Tanks Before You Hit the Road

Winter is winding down, the days are getting longer, and before we know it, caravanning season will be in full swing. If you’re itching to get the van ready for those warmer weekends away, there’s one job you definitely shouldn’t skip: cleaning and refreshing your water and waste tanks.

Over time, tanks can build up with residue, odours, grease, and even harmful bacteria. Left untreated, that means smelly grey water, unpleasant drinking water, and potential health risks. A quick clean now will save you headaches later and make sure every trip is as comfortable (and hygienic) as possible.

At Caravan Corner, we’ve rounded up a few must-have products that make the job simple and effective:

🧽 RV & Caravan Water Tank Cleaner (200 g)

Perfect for removing residue and odours from your fresh water tanks. It treats up to 200 litres, is safe on taste, and works fast, so you can confidently top up knowing your drinking water is clean.

💊 CleanOxide Water Tank Sanitiser – 4 g Tablets (8 Pack)

These powerful chlorine dioxide tablets pack a punch against bacteria, mould, and slime. Each tablet treats between 100–400 litres, with a long 12-month shelf life. Great for quarterly maintenance to keep tanks fresh.

🌿 AquaTabs Water Purification Tablets (50 × 1 L Tabs)

Trusted worldwide, AquaTabs are compact and reliable. Just one tablet purifies a litre of water in 30 minutes, killing 99.9% of harmful microbes. A must-have for travellers who want peace of mind on the road.

🚿 Thetford Grey-Water Fresh Concentrated (800 ml)

Grey water tanks are notorious for unpleasant smells. Thetford Grey-Water Fresh keeps odours at bay for up to 7 days in a 100 L tank, while helping reduce build-up that leads to blockages.

🧼 Thetford Duo Tank Cleaner Concentrated (800 ml)

If your tanks are overdue for a serious deep clean, this is the product to reach for. It dissolves grease, limescale, and stubborn build-up in both grey and waste tanks—no scrubbing needed. Just add it in, drive, and let it do the work.

Why It’s Worth the Effort

A little tank TLC now means:

  • Fresh, great-tasting drinking water 💧

  • Odour-free grey water 🚿

  • Longer-lasting tanks and pipes 🔧

  • Hassle-free trips 🌏

When spring rolls around, you’ll be ready to roll out with a caravan that’s clean, comfortable, and road-trip ready.

Final Tip: Don’t leave it until the first hot weekend when everyone else is hitting the road. Get ahead now, give your tanks a refresh, and enjoy your adventures stress-free.

✨ Ready to stock up? Check out our full range of cleaning and sanitising solutions at Caravan Corner.

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