HOW I CLEAN OUR 5 GALLON WATER JUGS | CHEMICAL FREE AND CHEAP!!

[@qualqui]

Thank you dear Lady, you're so kind to share this cleaning tip with us here on KZbin, because two of our water jugs has algae in the bottom, really quite simple I guess we only have to dedicate some time to the task at hand. Also loved seeing your small fry help ya with the cleaning, thumbs up and greetings to your family and you from us here in Mexico! :)

[@mr.blackhawk142]

THANK YOU BuzzFam! No baking soda? Another recipe I found online, is the VINEGAR, BAKING SODA, and use RICE kernels for the ABRASIVE part. Popcorn is probably better bc it doesn't soak up the liquid as fast, but rice is cheaper to buy? I keep, and save smallish beads, odds, and ends that I can use in my gallon water bottles. Anything that will fit inside the top opening/neck of bottles.

[@jonathann3698]

I'm glad there is a video about cleaning these water jugs lol

[@pinoygoldandsilverjewelrie9534]

Lucky are the people in the Philippines. Most of the water refilling stations here pick up the containers from customer's home, clean, refill and deliver.

[@realCityBuilder]

We have the option in the U.S. too. Some people take their 5 gallon jugs to the local grocery store that has a water filling station, others buy their water from a company that rents them a water cooler and brings them fresh jugs of water as it is needed.

[@Liberallez]

Good stuff!! The popcorn is brilliant!!! Consider Iodine, hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and/or chlorine dioxide (CLO2)!!!

[@jaylonkay]

Thanks for the tip!

[@MrCharlesEldredge]

I loved the ending! Thanks for showing that!

[@misssaydee1496]

This is so awesome .... and easy! Kind of makes me feel dumb for not thinking of it myself but I'm so glad I found your video. Thank you for sharing :) ❤ lots of love & thanks from Los Angeles

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Miss Saydee, you aren't dumb bc you used Google to get the answer, like I just did! I thought there may be an INVENTION that uses a special tool to get inside bottles and scrubs them? Maybe that's dumb, but if I invented that it would be...SMART! (=

[@52772]

Thanks I used rice, but will be using corn instead. They sell some type of salt in the water store. For $10.00 to clean the 5 gallon bottle. But its more cheaper, and save if you use natural ingredients. Thanks

[@cameronbateau6510]

What kind of salt is cheaper for $10.00 to clean the 5-gallon bottle?

[@ralphaelalfaro6023]

Excellent video, thanks for the info. I like the idea of the popcorn as a(n) mild abrasive. I would like to add though. As mrblackwell142 below has said, food grade hydrogen peroxide is good also. I intend to do a final rinse with it myself as I have a gallon of it at 35%. It's used industrially where they handle food. Also though I'm not advising it, I've read that in a pinch water can be boiled then up to 8 drops of liquid bleach can be added per gallon for drinking, or foodgrade hydogen peroxide. However, for regular consumption, food grade HP should only be used with distilled water. As in the book "The one minute cure" by M. Cavenough. I watched this to learn how to keep my jugs clean long term cuz I've experienced water cut off 4 times in the last 25yrs and a back up supply is vital. Gots to have my coffee in the morn😅.

[@AdrianaMartinez-zq7bw]

Q: do you reuse the same Kernals between cleaning each jug? Or even rinse them and save them for later? Or are you useing a new bag between each every time?🤷🏻‍♀️

[@mercygirl317]

i use rice.

[@seekingexcellence3236]

Rinse them before reusing.

[@007DFWAngel]

😂if the water 💧 is not safe to drink then is the bottle clean or Recontaminated? You only need a handful Also if you have to get into the bottle try using a Yard stick and split a sponge and slide it on cut some slits and tie on with a band. 😂🎉

[@JorgeHerrera-tf7gr]

Used your video and it worked like a charm. Recommending this to everyone I know. Thank you so much! :)

[@HelenS.739]

Thank you, that was truly brilliance with your way of cleaning 👍👍👍👍

[@sammas7440]

Thanks much. I never cleaned my bottle in my garage water dispenser. I just noticed a film of algae on around the neck of the bottle. I wonder how long that's been there? Anyways, I didn't have any popcorn kernels, but used a couple cups of rice and vinegar. It's nice and clean and I poured some vinegar into the dispenser and let it sit for a bit and then drained. Thanks for the tip.

[@ellenheairld1613]

Your little helper is adorable!

[@jaylonkay]

Lol thank you so much!!

[@audiophileman7047]

I thought so too.

[@gearjammer4779]

I agree with the guy below. You are the prettiest water jug cleaner I’ve ever seen. Don’t tell your husband I said that. I’m 57 and can’t run as fast as I used to. 🤫

[@matthewduda2635]

You sound stupid as fuck

[@urbanturbine]

Why do some men get creepier as they get older?

[@Lori.Miller]

I didn't think he sounded creepy. It was sweet. He said it in a cute way.❤

[@mounthelena1]

This actually worked great. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@Hello-d9h]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have used your cleaning with the corn and white vinegar too. And yes it does amazing job also. Again Thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍

[@chuckychuck]

Just use hydrogen peroxide the natural cleaning. The chemical symbol H2O2 for hydrogen peroxide is very similar to water's H2O. The H2 represents two hydrogen atoms while the O2 represents two oxygen atoms (water molecules contain only one oxygen atom. i use it even to get rid of mold instead of bleach.

[@ellenheairld1613]

GREAT IDEA! Sadly, people tend to overlook the sanitizing benefits of hydrogen peroxide. While vinegar is great, H202 is equally as good if not better. Thank you for the reminder! It's always good to have options!

[@christinacooper8316]

Do you still need the popcorn kernels of using hydrogen peroxide?

[@shawnandalysonwilliams2038]

How much hydrogen peroxide do I need to use?

[@evaabe2840]

I just cleaned it w/pop corn & peroxide & it’s clean! Yay! Thank you!

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Word. I've heard it's the main ingredient in a product called Mold Control by Concrobium. If you look at the ingredients list on the package, it says something like 'other ingredients - 98%'. lol

[@chocoholicforbooze]

Worked well to clean my dog's gravity waterer. Thanks

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Put a few drops of H2O2 in your dog's, or any pet's water and save lotsa $$$ on vet bills! My pets have NEVER been sick either!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Did you hear that Nike SWOOOSH a few minutes ago??? That was my EXPERT advice that just Z000MED over yer head! (like it always does)

[@musicgirl4794]

Hi! I used this method and it worked great! Thank you for the suggestion 😊. 🌸

[@myknagy]

Thank u!! I am a subscriber now just because of this one video ❤️

[@TerriLynch]

The pop corn is a great idea. I have been doing my 7 gallon jug for my van without the pop corn and just the vinegar.

[@cameronbateau6510]

Have you been doing your 7-gallon jug for your van without the popcorn and the vinegar?

[@urbanturbine]

@@cameronbateau6510 Yes, he has been doing his 7-gallon jug for his van without the popcorn and the vinegar.

[@deedeeplants2009]

I have that same piece of art with the angel, very nice!

[@Quiksilver5813]

Aquarium colored small pebbles also can be used instead of corn kernel.

[@ellenheairld1613]

Great suggestion, thanks!

[@chubbiturtles9818]

Thank, that means I could reuse it.

[@Gospelgirl454]

Great ideas, because I was sure thinking of anything else to use besides popcorn kernels. I would never waste food for cleaning, were going through hard times in this world and food can't be taken for granted.

[@mercygirl317]

any small hard objects will work. crushed ice, rice etc

[@chubbiturtles9818]

Smart! My jug has algae 🤢 I need to clean it, thank you.

[@jaylonkay]

Chubbi Turtles this will definitely do the trick!

[@dontblameme6328]

Vinegar will not kill the algae. USE BLEACH AND RINSE if you actually want to disinfect.

[@SoulSeeker770]

Thank you for the video. How often do you clean it?

[@jenniferwilliams1999]

Thank you for sharing this powerful video! I appreciate your time you take to share! I will try this method! Greetings from Toronto Canada! God bless you!🙏❤️🙏

[@wilemm]

Thanks for the vid. However, why do you rinse with tap water that you said was no good? Do you have a filtration system for the tap?

[@kevinyychen]

That’s very smart, thanks for making this video.

[@kylelouie8469]

😍 Try using non smooth ice. The more rough edges, the better for the scraping. Why waste rice or corn?

[@TravisBiggie]

good idea, ill do this instead. was going to use 1/2 cup of rice, which is pennies ;)

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@TravisBiggie SAVE more pennies then and just USE the PENNIES to scrub the bottles, instead of buying the rice! L0L

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@KL, EVERYTHING organic goes into my COMPOST bin for my organic garden, so the waste factor is less.

[@urbanturbine]

Ice is not free either. Your refrigerator uses electricity to make ice.

[@tech_lab360]

Try using rocks

[@edstud1]

This is just what I need, how often do you clean the bottles?

[@JayCTV100]

Great video. Thank you. I have to go clean my bottles today.

[@PragmaticRomantic464]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@jaylonkay]

You're very welcome!

[@properspelinng2455]

Thank you great job

[@sajidmunir864]

You are using two different types of neck finish bottles, do you find any difficulty while fitting dispenser spout?

[@jvmn23]

Which water caps do you use?

[@raymondguerrero2473]

Can you use the same popcorn kernels?

[@neoream3606]

Thank you for the helpful tip the popcorn is a good idea

[@oskibear]

Thanks for the great cleaning tips.

[@dirtyharry5878]

great video, and a awesome idea. I have 6 camping jugs that need cleaning. corn, vinegar, and I'm taking my grandkids to the soccer field. let them do the cleaning:)

[@cameronbateau6510]

What kind of camping jugs do you have that needs cleaning?

[@pbnjae]

How often do you clean your jugs?

[@ZombieB]

thanks a lot it's 2021 and this video is very helpful!

[@leilanihinton5157]

Where do you get your bottle tops? I haven't been able to find good ones for the same kind of bottles.

[@cameronbateau6510]

Where did you check to find good bottle tops?

[@videos8601]

Thanks

[@exumagirl242]

Thanks. I have used tis method and it works great!

[@kathyrich3141]

Do you clean them after every use or every couple uses?

[@amandanavarro1778]

Yeah I was wondering this as well

[@eliezhana]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eyeofthetiger666satan]

Thank you for this video

[@JoseMolina-ij3xx]

I've seen people use rice and sometimes even sand or gravel. I wonder if I can use small pebbles to get the algae out.

[@cameronbateau6510]

What did you see people use rice for?

[@Loasdrums2]

I have a degree in engineering not micro biology but I was told by the owner of a local environmental company, the people who test and treat homes with mold and other biologicals, that to get rid of mold you need to use ammonia. Bleach nor vinegar will do anything. The corn kernels you're using for abrasives is doing the most work, probably too much, on any surface mold by knocking it loose. Maybe if there was mold you're getting most of the visible bits and the content stays low enough for your use cycle. We are exposed to mold all the time but it's the type and concentration that is harmful. Bleach will take care of those organism that require oxygen. Mold spores do not need oxygen. They're like seeds and bleach does nothing to the outer shell. Once the conditions are right those spores will fire up and multiply. Vinegar is an acid, a chemical, and will kill and disinfect for almost any bad biological outside of mold spores. Other than ammonia the plastic is the main defense against mold. The mold has a hard time holding on to the plastic. Creating scratches with corn kernels, rice, even rough ice will create tiny grooves for things to grow. The safest way to sanitize would be to not let the bottle sit long between off the dispenser empty and cleaning. Using the same sanitation liquid used by beer and wine brewers of all sizes, Star San by Five Star. It's used to clean the equipment and bottling vessels (bottles, kegs, cans.... it goes in at a set ratio and you pour it out. It doesn't have to be rinsed when use at the correct ratio. I saw chemical free and wondered was the secret was. Apparently it's the chemical acid distilled vinegar. I hope everyone who watched and the people who created this video are safe and healthy. Water is important and it is worthwhile to be safe with anything holding and distributing anything people ingest.

[@corceles]

do you know how much ammonia should be used?

[@cheyenneblankenship8179]

Thank u great tip

[@cameronbateau6510]

What will the bleach take care of that requires oxygen?

[@tommietolbert3383]

Thanks for the video! Where did you get those caps?

[@jaylonkay]

Tommie Tolbert at our local Culligan store!!

[@pappysproductions]

Amazon.com sells them as well

[@BenJune09]

Do you reuse the popcorn kernels?

[@pacman2326]

I wouldn't those would probably dirty right?

[@charlene7280]

Aww hi little man ... Thanks for the tip ma’am . Have a Blessed one

[@TheUstinovich]

thank you for making this video very helpful!

[@janawest7186]

Thanks!

[@grahamrutherford3550]

How often do you clean them?

[@Keldria]

Does the vinegar leave a taste behind? Also can you use apple cider vinegar instead?

[@MIKEYSREVIEWS]

Just rinse out a few times. You won't taste it.

[@jaylonkay]

No it does not if you rinse it good!

[@MyFungal]

What does the popcorn do I would think baking soda and vinegar

[@jaylonkay]

It works as an abrasion. Scrubs the slimy stuff off!

[@nmjhd1234]

What type of 5g water jugs do you guys use? BPA free plastic?

[@terencew9744]

Worked great, didn't have popcorn, so used some dried beans.

[@jaylonkay]

Perfect!! Glad it worked

[@RadRan69]

Where did you purchase your jugs? Looking for some good quality ones for my family. I’m learning there’s more to it than I thought. BPA , BPS, recycle ♻️ no 7 or 3. Please help would appreciate it.

[@dougpenland4890]

Wal mart has 5 gal. jugs with lids, and they also have extra screw on caps you can purchase. You may have to check at a couple of Wal marts, they are usually in the Hardware Dept. near the water filters on a top shelf,

[@lindar123]

Walmart I buy the 3 gallon jugs because they are lighter for me to handle. Love the handle on the jugs also. I bought 6 - 3 gallon.

[@janet4735]

thank you❤

[@mercygirl317]

i use rice not corn kernels.

[@michaell7877]

If you don't drink the tap water, why do you rinse using it? How do you let them dry?

[@colin4079]

Very useful video ty

[@jackiesicilian5720]

Ice could work also

[@hiitsme9533]

I do this with ice:) I hate that i have to rinse after cleaning with my dirty unsafe drinking water :/

[@akshaykumar8476]

thanks for the tip. I want to purchase good quality 5 gallon jugs. Where did you buy these from?

[@tas4u93]

The “water stores” have them so does Whole Foods

[@mercygirl317]

walmart has them too

[@joaquinpastor3292]

super smart

[@jessicaandderek]

How long do you shake/agitate?

[@wilrausure6901]

WOW great idea TY

[@Killer8_9willy]

such a great idea thank you

[@MinnVet]

Excellent, thank you

[@jonpiotrowski3506]

Bleach IS sodium hydrochloride,which is what is in many municipalities drinking water.It is an excellent disinfectant and safe to use,as long as it’s rinsed out good. Any residual bleach will actually help keep refills fresh for longer.However there is NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS METHOD.

[@tubeyoutsk]

It worked great.. thanks !!

[@gunner49er]

How do you knvow It’s clean?

[@jimbuckley4986]

Ok you rinsed out with the faucet water you couldn’t drink. Is that just due to taste or minerals

[@jaylonkay]

I use the faucet water to wash dishes and rinse them! I do not use bottled water for that. I use the faucet water as little as I can. Sometimes you just have to do what you can with what you have!

[@EverythingsByDesign]

Rinsing vs consuming as a source are two very different amounts of ingesting.

[@dougpenland4890]

Depending upon your water utility, the water can be fine to drink and use for washing, etc. However, it does not taste good.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@jaylonkay Just use some purified water to triple rinse the jugs at the end for the best performance.

[@briancazares8512]

I just watch your video and the question I have how often do clean the bottles

[@notaturkey2607]

Yes you should clean your jugs like this twice a year.

[@astridxopulence]

We just moved to georgia and our water quality here is god awful. We have to use the dispenser water to cook, clean, and drink. 😪 Couldnt even take baths while pregnant because the smell would make me gag., had to get a filtering showerhead.

[@josephvictor1747]

😊 good to know!

[@RickF-dw8cl]

Very helpful.

[@YohanMercy]

Great Kernel Idea. Anyone know which is better to use: vinegar or bleach? Or is it just preference?

[@MrsRamos-yy8dk]

Careful, bleach is a very toxic chemical. I’d stick to vinegar!

[@mercygirl317]

you can use either or peroxide too.

[@marim1314]

where did u find the lid? I can't find lids for my primo bottles?

[@teresaync]

Amazon

[@richardfruth4667]

How often do you clean your water jugs?

[@jaylonkay]

Richard Fruth every 3 months or so. When they start smelling musky and not fresh

[@audiophileman7047]

Not a bad way to clean your water bottles, but pure 5% to 6% Sodium Hypochlorite bleach mixed with water is a better disinfectant and may kill other things that the acetic acid in vinegar won't kill. Contact time is important too. I'd let the bleach sit on the inner surface of the jugs for about 30 minutes. Afterwards rinse the jugs out really well with regular water and then rinse them with purified water three times. You just rinsed them with water that you said wasn't good to drink. Do you want those regular water residues left behind?

[@cameronbateau6510]

What is not a bad way to clean the water bottles?

[@maylin1986]

Does it matter if you use hot or cold water to rinse out the water jugs? I'm guessing cool water if you use a water filter on your sink to filter the water you don't want to drink. Because I've heard hot water can damage the filter over time. 🤷 Been a while since I've owned a water filter on a sink spigot. So feeling like I need a water filter eventually.

[@maylin1986]

Wait! I also learned you can use bottled water or jugs of water to clean the bottles too. I know that's using more bottles than anyone wants to use, but if it's possibly cheaper than buying a water filtering device for the sink. 🤷 *Also, maybe leave any remaining water in the bottles that came in the bottle and then add the white vinegar and corn kernels. Then all you would have to worry about is maybe filter water from the sink or a jug of water to rinse out the 5gal jugs. 👍🏻

[@cameronbateau6510]

When did you hear that hot water could damage the filter over time?

[@blissfest]

Thx for sharing

[@jamesmcgarity614]

how do you reseal the jug

[@keyofg2020]

Can you recommend a good 5 gallon jug to purchase online? I looked on Amazon, but the overwhelming negative reviews of pretty much every one I see on there easily cracking or collapsing makes me leery. I really don't want to find myself dealing with the damage spilling 5 gallons of water on my kitchen floor might cause. I'd prefer a screw top style if possible.

[@hanzelnuts8446]

Walmart has the 5 gallon for $10.

[@keyofg2020]

@@hanzelnuts8446 I actually just picked up two from there yesterday. :) Thank you for the response!

[@Jennifer-jk5hx]

I buy wegmans filled 4gl. water jugs for $4 and then reuse

[@cameronbateau6510]

What did you really want to find yourself dealing with the damage spilling 5 gallons of water on your kitchen floor?

[@des7638]

good call

[@jesusdavidgarciacastroluqu763]

I don't know if popcorn really cleans. Anything unless they're going to serve as sponges that scrape around the gallon but it is ashame to waste good popcorn that one could pop and eat instead

[@carlos53k]

Water isn't drinkable from your tap but after cleaning it with Vinegar you use tap water to give it a final rinse?

[@theden-jimdill7037]

Great video, and very helpful, except that the tap water used contaminated the bottle. It would be better to use water with the corn and then rinse with vinegar mixed with water.

[@audiophileman7047]

She could have used purified water for the entire process or did a triple rinse with purified water at the end.

[@theden-jimdill7037]

@@audiophileman7047 Sure, all that is good, but I'm talking about sanitizing the bottles. Diluted vinegar is a great way to do that. Some people even use diluted bleach to sterilize. I've done that before, but I prefer vinegar over bleach.

[@audiophileman7047]

My process would be a little dish soap to clean with something like corn or rice if there is visible stuff on the walls. Then sterilize with NSF 60 diluted bleach and a minimum contact time of 30 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with potable water. Then finally triple rinse with purified water. That'll get your bottles very clean and sanitized with no unwanted residues. I prefer using Sodium Hypochlorite, because chlorine is a powerful oxidizer and it is a mainstay of the drinking water treatment industry. It will kill most microbes. Some sterilizers may not kill everything, so you have to be aware of which ones are removed with the one you're using. If you're concerned about protozoans (e.g., cryptosporidium), you will need something more than bleach. Hydrogen Peroxide is supposed to kill crypto. Not sure about vinegar and just what it works on and what it doesn't work on.

[@blessed787]

The ending😂😂oops!!!

[@marshamartin3320]

So do u air dry them after or immediatly refill them with water ?

[@jaylonkay]

I have a small closet that I put the water jugs in and I leave the caps off so they do not get moldy and can air out! I typically always have them filled with water with the caps on though but if they are empty I leave the caps off.

[@marshamartin3320]

@@jaylonkay Thank you for your helpful reply .

[@dons1643]

how often do you clean them

[@mercygirl317]

2 or 3 times a year. every few months is fine.

[@rustyridenour2136]

Why would you rinse them out with contaminated water? Do you flush them out where you get your water

[@jasonkioke8516]

Are most water jugs BPA free?

[@Dr.evil.porkchop]

thank you

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Your so awesome.Very helpful