How do you clean sump pump?
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What i would like to know is: Can i pour bleach in the opening to clean it? Thank you. Kathleen
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I wouldn't pour anything into the actual pump. Here's a link on cleaning the pit:
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-out-a-Sump-Pit
Hi Kathleen, here are a few posts that can help:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=clean%20sump%20pump
Assuming the sump pump is for a basement drain or something like that. Bleach of white vinegar can be poured into the sump. Disable pump for a while and then let it run to pump out the solution and add more clean water to flush.
I agree, vinegar or bleach should work just fine.
Yes you can. You might want to check with the manufacturer first
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/645562927809474154/ that pin
I would try vinegar first. Then bleach if you feel necessary.