Brine tank has strong rotten egg (sulfur) odor.

Safety first: Wear gloves and eye protection. Ensure good ventilation.

• Step 1 – Empty brine tank: Scoop out salt and brine into buckets. Dispose of according to local regulations.
• Step 2 – Clean tank: Wash the brine tank with a mild bleach solution (about 1/4 cup household bleach per gallon of water). Scrub all surfaces and the brine well.
• Step 3 – Rinse thoroughly: Rinse multiple times with clean water to remove bleach residue.
• Step 4 – Refill with fresh salt: Add new GE-approved salt and water to the proper level.
• Step 5 – Sanitize system: Follow GE’s sanitizing procedure for the softener, typically involving a measured amount of bleach in the brine well and a full regeneration.