Brute can safe to use after chlorine bath?

calvi · 04/01/2019, 06:16 PM

Hello,

I used my brute trash can to do a chlorine bath for the rocks. After I wash and rinse the can it still have the chlorine smell. Is it safe for me to use mix the salt for the tank?

Thanks.

speedo2wet · 04/01/2019, 07:43 PM

As long as you fill it and possibly use a chlorine neutralizer you should be safe. I’d fill the van with water and add the amount of liquid along with a pump and let it sit overnight. The smell may or may not be there but at least you have peace with the neutralizer.
I know some will leave their rocks out in he sun to bake and dry after a chlorine bath then rinse and put back in the tanks with no issues.

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Diana A · 04/01/2019, 08:13 PM

bleach will dissipate on its own when exposed to air...sun will speed up the process. A good rinse with water and let it air dry for a day or two will do the trick

calvi · 04/02/2019, 01:22 AM

Great thank you both for your response.

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lolgranny · 04/02/2019, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diana A

bleach will dissipate on its own when exposed to air...sun will speed up the process. A good rinse with water and let it air dry for a day or two will do the trick

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nereefpat · 04/02/2019, 07:47 AM

Yes, rinse and let dry in the sun.

Also, vinegar will neutralize it and get the smell out.

04/01/2019, 06:16 PM	#1
calvi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 57	Brute can safe to use after chlorine bath? Hello, I used my brute trash can to do a chlorine bath for the rocks. After I wash and rinse the can it still have the chlorine smell. Is it safe for me to use mix the salt for the tank? Thanks.

04/01/2019, 08:13 PM	#3
Diana A Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Jersey Posts: 682	bleach will dissipate on its own when exposed to air...sun will speed up the process. A good rinse with water and let it air dry for a day or two will do the trick __________________ diana

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nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Yes, rinse and let dry in the sun. Also, vinegar will neutralize it and get the smell out. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

04/01/2019, 07:43 PM	#2
speedo2wet Sharks!!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Apopka, Florida Posts: 478	As long as you fill it and possibly use a chlorine neutralizer you should be safe. I’d fill the van with water and add the amount of liquid along with a pump and let it sit overnight. The smell may or may not be there but at least you have peace with the neutralizer. I know some will leave their rocks out in he sun to bake and dry after a chlorine bath then rinse and put back in the tanks with no issues. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/02/2019, 01:22 AM	#4
calvi Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 57	Great thank you both for your response. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk