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how about a bad smell from BCD balder? I lent one of mine out and they didn't drain it and left it in the sun for several day.
Tough call. It probably smells funky because of the funky stuff growing in it.
The problem is that without knowing what's actually growing in it, it's hard to know what to kill it with.
Bleach kills mold and a lot of other stuff, however it's really hard on fabric, Some people use mouthwash, but I don't think it does much to already-growing stuff, besides make the BC smell minty. Hydrogen peroxide kills mold, but again, it's rough on fabrics.
If I noticed a real smell from my BC I would use mirazyme. Won't hurt the bladder, will kill the bacteria, fungi, etc.how about a bad smell from BCD balder? I lent one of mine out and they didn't drain it and left it in the sun for several day.