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08/03/2007, 08:00 AM
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cleaning 5 gallon buckets
I have a few 5 gallon buckets that were used in the cleaning up of our house. Would i be able to get away with washing them out with bleach and letting them dry. Then being able to use them for ro/salt water? They are physically clean, but i am afraid of what chemicals may have been left behind.
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08/03/2007, 08:05 AM
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What kind of chemicals were in them to begin with? I, personally, wouldn't risk it if you're worried (after all 5 gallon buckets are pretty cheap from wal-mart usually).
But if you do want to clean them, I would go with vinegar instead of bleach.
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08/03/2007, 10:19 AM
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5g buckets are $3 at home depot.
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08/03/2007, 11:11 AM
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Don't risk it. Buy a new one and have it specifically for the tank. Like RichConley said, they are cheap and easy to find.
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08/03/2007, 12:25 PM
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Bleach? Ouch...
I wouldn't do it. But if you absolutely have to I would power wash them and scrub them with vinegar. Then rinse with water. But as said before.... $3 at home depot.... |
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08/03/2007, 02:42 PM
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Whats the concern about bleach? Bleach is one of the few safe chemicals. It almost totally evaporates, and anything that doesnt evaporate can be totally eliminated with a little anti-chlorine water conditioner.
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08/03/2007, 03:29 PM
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i agree richconley. Vinegar is good, but i've never had a problem with bleach before. Maybe vinegar's low pH would break down chemicals that bleach's high pH can't? I don't know. anyone else?
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