Cleaning with vinegar

[LugiaChan]

Most people say the ratio with vinegar is 1:3 (1/3 vinegar 2/3 water).
I add baking soda into the mix as well. I once washed things with 1:2 vinegar to water and rinsed everything incredibly well. :)

[LizzyP]

I bleached with a 1:8 ratio with bleach (1 part bleach 8 parts water) scrubbed well, swished around etc dumped bleach water out, rinsed thoroughly and then ran through the dishwasher twice (no soap) just to rinse well and steam out anything that might be left in there. I set it outside in the sun and brought it in around 8:00ish. It passed the smell test :)

[teeneythebetta]

Originally Posted by Hopeseeker

I try to stay away from bleach, as my skin will instantaneously start to become dry and crack and bleed on contact. Yeah, real bad allergy to bleach, even bleach water. Vinegar is the only way I can safely clean for the fish, without causing myself issues. I also use as hot of water as my hands can handle, with the vinegar.

Wow that really sucks. I love the smell of bleached clothing :D

[teeneythebetta]

yes be careful dont use too much vinegar, it will eat away at the seal.