Weekly Tip #4

Needed: One Box of Plastic Gloves

Purchase a box of cheap disposable plastic gloves from your local pharmacy or super-store, about $10 for a box containing 50 pairs. Keep them close to your sewer hose storage area. Use a pair anytime you need to connect or disconnect the waste-water hoses. When finished, peel gloves off inside out to contain any hazardous substances and toss in the trash. Finish up with an good ole' hand-washing or an anti-bacterial gel, you and your hands will stay healthy and germ free.

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Steve Roddy

Nov. 16, 2011 - 12:46 PM

Most problems are caused by not using enough water when flushing. Also if you do not have a water saver ( spray hose ) at your toilet I would add one.

Susan (Warrior, AL)

Nov. 16, 2011 - 07:30 AM

waste remains in line 6 to 12 inches below bowl opening. Any way to improve movement into black water tank?

Bill (Out West)

Dec. 17, 2010 - 09:58 PM

If you have a local medical supply house, check with them for a broken box of gloves. If the box falls off the shelf and is torn etc, they can t sell to the doctors, but will sometimes give them away. Nothing wrong with the gloves, just the box.

Ed (Lithia)

Aug. 03, 2010 - 10:26 AM

If you have room, you can attach an antibacterial hand gel or sanitizer dispenser on the inside of the hatch of your hose connections. Double stick foam tape works wonders (though it s tough to get off, so make sure it fits before you stick).

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