How to Clean and Sterilize Nutrient Reservoir and Cloners?

Hey,

So I have researched a bunch and built a few aerocloners and set up a automated dripper system for the mother plants, but have been searching for information on the best ways to clean and sterilize. I notice that after awhile the nutrient reservoir gets gunky and has a little bit of algae buildup, as does the cloner. So what is the best and most efficient way to clean these items?

I know bleach cleans all, but then you gotta worry if you rinsed it enough. How would hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy work? Would I just empty the reservoir drench a rag in it and go over everything and rinse? Just run it through the cloner? Use it straight or mix it?

Thanks for your help and all recommendations will be considered. Keep in mind the room is below grade and has no drain so the less i have to carry, fill, rinse, empty, the better.

use a H2O2 solution. wash it up in the sink, rinse it out good.
IMO- I don't use bleach, bleach leaves a residue.
Dish Soap is a big no no too.

Good Luck on Your Grow.

topfuel29 said:

use a H2O2 solution. wash it up in the sink, rinse it out good.
IMO- I don't use bleach, bleach leaves a residue.
Dish Soap is a big no no too.

Good Luck on Your Grow.

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Whats the best % h2o2 to use and do you dilute it? Put in a spray bottle, spray, wipe down, and rinse out?

I don't really measure the amount. I use Prob. like a tablespoon per gallon of water for cleaning.
I use the 3% H2O2, seems to do the trick. You can get the Higher % stuff it's up to you.
I've got a big sink. I put a couple of gallons of water in the sink, and start washing.
Drain that out, and start rinsing.
You could use a bucket or a spray bottle if you like. It's up to you.
If there isn't enough room on the sink you could use the shower or tub.

Good Luck on Your Grow.