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Toilet Ball Valve maintenance
Yahoo Message Number: 142451
I've read that I should spray the ball valve with "Pledge" to keep in from drying out. Any other toilet maintenance tips I should be aware of? I have an old spray pump bottle of pledge that does not say "NO WAX" but when shopping for a new bottle I noticed they all say "NO WAX" and come in aerosol cans. My assumption is that the "NO WAX" formula isn't going to do the trick. Any suggestions?
 Am trying to be as proactive as possible to avoid unnecessary maintenance surprises on our 10 week trip!
 Each time we complete a "maintenance surprise" we say, ahhhh..... That should be it for awhile. Can anyone relate?

Todd '99 RB and '02 Honda CRV
Todd (and Steve)
'17 Winnebago Minnie Winnie and '13 Honda CRV
(Former '99 RB owners from 2012-2016)

Re: Toilet Ball Valve maintenance
Reply #1
Yahoo Message Number: 142452
An often discussed topic...however, for preventative maintenance use white vinegar to help eliminate the scale build-up which will lead to the bowl draining water "spontaneously."
 I dose the toilet regularly (not weekly, but probably monthly) with the vinegar and let it sit for an hour or so. If the toilet drains while you're waiting, repeat a time or two. Really, it works!
 As for the Pledge/furniture wax treatment, I don't spend a lot of time on that, but probably should.

TinaP 2006 MB

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Re: Toilet Ball Valve maintenance
Reply #2
Yahoo Message Number: 142453
Ditto on the white vinegar; use a toilet brush to scrub the ball, the seal, and the throat of the toilet.  Make sure to keep *water*
2003 TK has a new home