The microbes require water to work. Therefore, there must be water in the bilge or water and urine in the holding tank to activate the microbes.

 The ideal temperature range for the microbes to work most efficiently is between 40°f and 110°f. If temperatures are out of this range bioremediation activity will slow down or cease altogether.

 If there is an oil sheen greater than 1/32th inch thick or a continuing large leak of oil into the bilge, one bilge pad will not be able to keep up and eliminate this oil. You can add additional Probiotic Bilge Pads, or first find and fix the source of the oil leak and use a physical absorbent to clean-up the majority of the spill. The microbes then will be able to ‘finish off the job’ of eliminating the harmful components at the molecular level so they don’t make their way into our waterways. Once the microbes are in use, do not use any chemical solutions to clean the bilge or toilet. The microbes will keep the oil and odors in check, but if any further cleaning agents are needed for maintenance please choose natural, ‘green’ cleaners.

 Once the microbes are in use, do not use any chemical solutions to clean the bilge or toilet. The microbes will keep the oil and odors in check, but if any further cleaning agents are needed for maintenance please choose natural, ‘green’ cleaners.

 The pH of the area being treated should be in the 5.5. - 8.5. A simple pH testing strip from the drugstore will test for this.

The microbes also need air to thrive. Oxygen levels should be above 1ppm in the area being treated. For particularly stubborn odors in bilges you can add a simple battery-run aquarium tank bubbler to the bilge to kickstart microbial activity.