how to clean pvc

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  1. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    hey guys just got a quick question here whats the best way to clean a piece of pvc i bought from homedepot, i just cut about a foot long piece for my eel to hopefully hideout in and i wanted to clean it before i put it in my tank any suggestions???
     
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  3. rc_mcwaters3

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    dang and me fresh outa vinegar rofl guess ill have to hit the store tomorrow
     
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    lol you could always use pickle juice or hot water
     
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    I have never cleaned any pvc I use for my tank. Never had any problems with it. I have never even thought about cleaning it tho lol
     
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    Vinegar and water will do the trick, or just scrub it with water
     
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  9. gazog

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    A little bit of water and some salt will also clean it pretty good. If you want to take the printing off you can use some fine grit sand paper.
     
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    All of the above (except maybe the pickle juice thing . . . lol) are acceptable methods of cleaning PVC IMO.
     
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    haha i would love to just put it in my tank right now w/o cleaning it other than the fact it made my hands a little black from holding it and cutting it haha so I gotta clean it up before it goes in ;D rofl pickle juice??? thats a first nvr heard that 1 :LolLolLol thanks for the quick input guys k+ to all those that helped ecspecially rc_mcwaters3 for the great laugh :D
     
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    I often just use hand soap and water and rinse well.