Quick Question?

[spmnarciso]

I'm planning on buying some 55G plastic drums for my water changes and RO water reservoir. Is there a proper way of cleaning them out, or will soap and water do? They were just used for food distribution(juice concentrate).

 

[bigarn]

IMO washing them out with soap and water should be OK....but be sure to rinse them THROUGHALLY and allow to dry completely. especially with juice concentrate having been in there.

 

[adhoc]

I'm a bit paranoid I guess, but I'd be more worried about soap residue in the bucket than the juice. Hot water alone should take care of any leftover juice concentrate.

 

[msd2]

hmm I think the soap is a bad idea. I would rinse well, let the water sit for a few days rinse again and if needed wipe down with vinger. Soap is a really bad idea. If you miss any residue its going right into your tank. Depending on the plastic you might not even be able to get it all too.

 

[crm13]

I agree with msd. Soap and anything to do with your tank is a bad idea. I just use some vinegar, also, and then rinsed it repeatedly with really hot water. Juice concentrate should come right out with really hot water, I would think.

 

[tizzo]

Don't use soap!! The JC is ok, heck people can squirt aiptasia with lemon juice and not have complications. A food distribution container is already the safest next to "never been used" of course. But just rinse it with the hot water, cause even vinager is a "juice concentration", isn't it??