how to clean mixing buckets

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  1. NutsnBolts

    NutsnBolts Plankton

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    I'm new to the world of SW and im not sure how I should go about cleaning out the new buckets that I bought to put my RO water in? I know this is a strange question just don't want to do something that will affect my water quality
     
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  3. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I just use some RODI and vinegar. Rinse it well with RODI after.
     
  4. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Vinegar is an acid I would not use on my bucket.Just a little dishsoap.Rinse well.;D
     
  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I'd never use RO/DI for cleaning. That's just a waste. The largest percentage of impurities in tap water are inert minerals, and the miniscule amount left behind is diluted into oblivion the next time the bucket or whatever is used.
     
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  6. FatBastad

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    I use a spray bottle that is water and bleach on my buckets. I don't use RODI for any rinsing.
     
  7. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Are we talking reg. cleanings of pails or for newly bought pails? I only scrub newly purchased pails? Other than that, Just a rinse and wipe. But I do separate my pails into clean and dirty and do not mix them.
     
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  9. NutsnBolts

    NutsnBolts Plankton

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    I'm talking about new buckets only
     
  10. Fernando77

    Fernando77 Astrea Snail

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    A quick soap scrub and rinse well...ready to go!