Before doing that, you need to flush your tank and get the sediment off the bottom. Pick up a water heater wand and flush the tank and get all that sediment out.
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If you flush the sediment out of the bottom, chances are your problem will be solved and you'll have no need to use bleach or vinegar.
Several YouTube videos talk about using vinegar. But simply flushing all the flakey stuff off the bottom of your tank will do wonders!
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