The bathroom is one of the amenities that make a recreational vehicle feel like home whether you're on the road or camping at an RV park. However, even though it’s often a small space, you want to ensure the room stays clean and inviting. The area only requires basic maintenance, but certain tasks can prevent significant problems that could damage the vehicle. Use the following tips to keep everything tidy and sanitized on your next trip.

How to Clean an RV Bathroom

1. Maintain the Seal

The toilet seal ensures water stays in the RV toilet, but over time, it may dry out and crack. Leaking water can erode the surrounding floor or fall into the holding tank and release unpleasant odors. Regularly clean around the toilet and ensure it’s firmly bolted to the floor.

Driving over potholes and excessive rocking could loosen or damage the seal. If you discover a leak, address it quickly by having a professional replace the adhesive.

2. Use the Right Toilet Chemicals

Chemically treating the tank helps break down waste so the system flows seamlessly. The right products also block odors and make it easier to pump waste from the container when you stop at an RV park.

Always treat the reservoir after each dumping. Chemicals come in liquid or packet form, but you should never use household cleaners or those intended for residential septic systems and sewers. These are too powerful and could damage the tank, leading to a waste leak.

3. Buy Dissolvable Toilet Paper

RV-safe toilet paper is designed to dissolve more easily to prevent clogs. Since the product breaks down faster, it also won’t sit in the tank and block the holding sensor, which can lead to false readings. Look for this toilet tissue at grocery stores or RV parks. An unclogged, healthy system won’t experience backups, potentially spill waste into your bathroom, or emit foul odors.

If you’re traveling through Florida and looking for a wonderful RV park, stop at Robert’s Mobile Home and RV Resort. This campground is located in St. Petersburg, and the facility has hosted adventures from all over the nation for over 60 years. The site boasts essential RV hookups, tennis courts, billiards, and on-site laundry to enjoy during your stay. Learn more about their accommodations on the website, or call (727) 577-6820 to speak with a representative and reserve a space.