Whitelighter
Warren Scout
I change the water twice daily but still my big 1.5ltr waterbottle has gone really green
what is the best way to clean it?
what is the best way to clean it?
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How to de-green waterbottles
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Pr...aning-brush-for-pet-water-bottle-andamp-spout
Also, put a bottle cover on to protect it from direct sunlight
http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Products/HB1753/classic-bunny-bottle-cover
Also, put a bottle cover on to protect it from direct sunlight
http://www.pet-supermarket.co.uk/Products/HB1753/classic-bunny-bottle-cover
Try a bottle brush - homebrew sections are often more useful than baby bottle ones (wide plastic handles won't go through bunny bottle necks) and scrub out the bottle when you change the water. You could also try covering the bottle - algae (the green stuff) grows in the light. Something like an old sock would do - but the bottle will still need cleaning at times - it just won't go green as fast.
Not a specific recommendation - just something to give you an idea of what to look for:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Cra...0436&sr=8-14&keywords=bottle+cleaning+brushes
Not a specific recommendation - just something to give you an idea of what to look for:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Cra...0436&sr=8-14&keywords=bottle+cleaning+brushes
biscandmatt1
Wise Old Thumper
rice and water is meant to work really well :wave:
Mormordook
Young Bun
I put plain rice and a bit of water in my water bottles and give it a right good shake! Works wonders!
Whitelighter
Warren Scout
Ok, will try that plus a sacrificial sock
MightyMax
Banned
Rice and water gets my vote too .... cheap and cheerful and it works too! x
SarahP
Wise Old Thumper
Magic balls!!
Perhaps don't google it but I have a small pot of tiny ball bearings called "magic balls". Pop them in the bottle with a bit of water, swish round and empty.
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I used those for a while. Then I got a bit paranoid, because I thought the metal was coming off, and switched to the rice instead.
The balls do, indeed, go a greenish colour after a while. I assume the balls themselves are copper so this will just be oxidation. Looks a bit of putting but though, I agree. :thumb:
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