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Post by Cammy on Feb 12, 2013 10:59:20 GMT
Hi all I've loads of empty pre bought 10 and 20 ml bottles that I think I could use now I'm mixing my own. What's the best way to ensure they are clean for new liquids, so they don't taint the new flavours. Is hot soapy water and leaving them to dry for a day no good?
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Post by robby on Feb 12, 2013 11:09:17 GMT
The only thing I would say is that I wouldnt use washing up liquid, it can taint plastic really badly and you will never get rid of the taste. I personally have used very hot salty water and put them in the ultrasonic cleaner. Let them drain as much as possible then put them back in the ultrasonic with some very hot clean water that has been previously boiled and repeat. There is no smell left from the old liquids or the cleaning process. Then let them dry, do the same with the caps.
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Post by Jen on Feb 12, 2013 11:10:28 GMT
I've heard some people use vodka - personally I have a better use for it
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Post by Mev on Feb 12, 2013 11:13:28 GMT
I just use boiling water with a little distilled vinegar (clear). Let them soak then rinse.
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Post by meeee on Feb 12, 2013 11:15:22 GMT
I just pass them on to the wife to clean
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Post by Mev on Feb 12, 2013 11:17:26 GMT
I just pass them on to the wife to clean well she can get closer to the kitchen sink having smaller feet. << runs and hides.
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Post by robby on Feb 12, 2013 11:19:02 GMT
I just pass them on to the wife to clean well she can get closer to the kitchen sink having smaller feet. << runs and hides. Hehe
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Post by Cammy on Feb 12, 2013 13:14:24 GMT
Cheers, I'll give that a try.
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Post by domesticextremist on Feb 13, 2013 7:09:57 GMT
Despite the warning above, I just run them through the washing up (lids off and spouts removed). Rinse out all the suds with cold water and leave to dry.
I've not noticed any tainting to speak of.
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Post by djs on Feb 13, 2013 8:28:55 GMT
I just pass them on to the wife to clean Yes, my missus often takes things off my hands and is known to use "Milton" sterilising fluid - the same stuff she uses for water containers (garden/car/camping) and the kids food/drink containers. Look into it....I expect you can buy small bottles for not-a-lot. We always used it for the babies (which are now big and strong and were rarely ill).
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Post by sue1952 on Feb 13, 2013 11:35:00 GMT
Milton would be my choice too if its good enough for the babes, its good enough for me
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Post by skembob on Feb 13, 2013 12:56:12 GMT
I always give them a good rinse out, place them all in a bowl of warm water then throw a couple of steradent (denture cleaning fizzy tablets) and leave them for half an hour or so. Removes all but the most stubborn flavours such as strong menthols or hot cinnamon.
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Post by giles on Feb 13, 2013 13:36:40 GMT
Hot water, then sniff them. If they smell (only mint does of the flavours I use) then hot water again, with a little vinegar, seems to do it.
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Post by davemorton on Feb 13, 2013 19:50:49 GMT
Bi-carb of soda should work well to remove smells. Not tried it in the bottles, but it can take the smell of curry paste out of jars.
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Post by Cammy on Feb 15, 2013 9:37:25 GMT
Bi-carb of soda should work well to remove smells. Not tried it in the bottles, but it can take the smell of curry paste out of jars. So in theory could I clean my tanks in bi-carb soda to remove any lingering menthol smell/taste?
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