has anyone tried having the ducks suck up bleach, let it sit a bit then squirt it out, suck regular water, squirt out, in clean.. to clean the inside
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I have done this very thing and it works really well. I just made sure the bleach was thoroughly rinsed out and allowed some time to pass before reusing with my kids. Bleach is used to treat unclean drinking water, when used properly, so I never worried about the risk as long as I rinsed the duck out several times with clean water.
290914
I have never tried it. While I can see possibly wanting to eliminate mold,etc., I would be very concerned about potential residue from bleach, as well as chemical deterioration to the plastic. It could be pretty risky to our little ones.
290915
Yes, I've done this. It works well. I do not worry about the bleach residue as it would be so minor in a tub full of water. Bleach baths are actually suggested for some infections, like MSRA, so I doubt the miniscule amount that might be left behind inside a bath toy will hurt anything. Also, the chlorine in pools is basically bleach.
333100
I haven't tried that yet. You might wanna soak the breans first coz they might take too much time to cook.
908669
NO! I filled the sprayer with bleach/water and it worked for about a half hour, but the next morning the sprayer would not work. I tried it again and, no, you CANNOT use bleach in this sprayer. Darn!
624874
Mix two tablespoons in a quart of warm ( not hot ) water. Use a plastic or glass container. NEVER,NEVER ever mix with bleach, it will form poisoness chlorine gass that in a close area can be fatal !!!................Uncle Sam
1824098
I use hot water and peroxide to clean mine for a hedgehog by using a washcloth and bucket or sometimes I walk back and forth to the sink as it's not that far. I have also used Clorox wipes prior to being told to use peroxide/water.
1222714
Didn't try it, but would be ok with no heat cycle at end. Just use water with bleach to clean - whole lot easier.
1054308
Unknown because have not triedI would you sprayer with mixture of half bleach and half waterAllow a few minutes to work and then rinsr
25120
Curious if this resolved your squirt marks. I have done the same, however I do not want to creat a bigger mess using another HH product!
906037
I use bleach water. Let it soak for a few minutes and then clean with soft brush.
1222715
Yes, but didn't actually try, I just put bleach in it w/water and wait a while (o clean it). Maybe avoid the heat cycle.
1750352
I never tried .... I use plain tap water and add a small amount of vinegar and a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, or eucalyptus or tea tree). I have linoleum floors. My two labs constantly have dirty or muddy feet so use it all the time. I keep the reservior full of the mix and use as needed. Sometimes it uses it all up and sometimes just a spot job works so I left the solution in it. I do clean dirty water after each use. I am not sure if you could leave bleach water in it but if you dilute it still would give extra cleaning but would empty after each use. If you do try leave a reply back so I know how it works.
199783
I got these for Christmas and mine stained right away on the second use cooking some frozen fish. Has anyone successfully gotten the stains out I tried the soap and water per instructions but that did not seem to help.
878201
Have never tried it, good idea though. I just clean mine out with Clorox cleanup.
112499
I sure haven't tried that. I would suggest a mild bleach and water solution rather than boiling water. Good luck!
2118541
I have not. I wash them twice a month, the only thing that did happen was the barrelcoming off the stick but I didnt mind putting some duck tape
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We just had to show them a few times...we'd get them over by the nipples & push on the nipples a few times w/ our fingers & then kinda wipe our fingers on the chickens' beaks so they'd get water on them & they got it after a few tries. We still keep a traditional waterer nearby but it's on the outside of the pen so they just stick their heads out. It's not inside bc it gets really dirty in there w/ them scratching for food & getting stuff in the water. Good luck!
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I do not do anything to the water before, but i have not left it in there for longer than a weekend camping either. I rinse it real good when i get home and let it air dry. I will bleach rinse them at the end of the season, and check them next year before i us them, if they are stinky next time i will bleach rinse again. Seems to work for me so far.