Guest guest Posted May 11, 2003 Report Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hello everyone, Does anyone have a good suggestion (if you don't have an autoclave) for the best method to use to clean out and sterilize bottles for reuse that previously contained eo's or blends? Thanks in advance, Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 I first rinse them out with Everclear or 90% rubbing alcohol, then wash in hot, soapy water. Next, I run them through the dishwasher, then if they still contain some aroma, I boil them and let air dry. One that had Vetiver, I could NOT get the aroma out of... Christy - Dorothy Sunday, May 11, 2003 1:03 PM Cleaning and sterilizing bottles Hello everyone, Does anyone have a good suggestion (if you don't have an autoclave) for the best method to use to clean out and sterilize bottles for reuse that previously contained eo's or blends? Thanks in advance, Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2003 Report Share Posted May 12, 2003 http://recipes.herbalsoapsbyrj.com/tips/removing-scent.php Removing Scents from Amber Glass Bottles Submitted by RJ 1.. Rinse the bottles out with hot water. 2.. Run a sink of soapy dishwater. 3.. Dump a pot of brewed coffee, including the grounds, in the dishwater. 4.. Submerge your bottles in it & let soak overnight. 5.. In the morning, rinse them out and the odor is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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