Water Storage Barrels

[opakapaka]

I will be picking up those blue 55 gallon barrels for water storage and salt mixing. These barrels have been used to store chile/pepper. What do you guys recommend using to clean it?

Thanks

 

[xxHLTxx]

small amounts of bleach diluted in water and a heavy rinsing and drying phase would be my choice of cleaning preference

 

[opakapaka]

I am afraid to use bleach, would vinegar do? Unless there are others that recommend it.

 

[TexSun]

small amounts of bleach diluted in water and a heavy rinsing and drying phase would be my choice of cleaning preference

+1. I would use good ol' dawn dish soap to scrub the large stuff down followed by heavy rinsing. A bleach rinse to sanitize things followed by another rinse with your de-chlor of choice.

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: Water Storage Barrels

+1 I agree don't forget the dechlor

 

[opakapaka]

De-clor, whats that?

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: Water Storage Barrels

Dechlorinator - neutralizes the chlorine

Basically a water conditioner that can be bought almost anywhere. I'm sure AquaMart some brand of it and if not def petco.

 

[FinsUp]

I like Prime best for dechlorinating. Works like a charm.

 

[TexSun]

Re: Water Storage Barrels

I like Prime best for dechlorinating. Works like a charm.

+1 or seachem safe. Same stuff just dry powder and you get a ton for your money

 

[Bajamike]

Bleach and de-chlor would be all I would use myself. I bleach rock all the time then just de-chlor the heck out of it.

 

[Smiley]

Re: Water Storage Barrels

Bleach and dechlor.....and a day in the sun

Sent from my C771

 

[opakapaka]

Thanks, I've found some for $15 a pop with open top/lid, pm if you are interested in getting one.