Molasses Barrel Cleaning

[robbo]

I was able to get a used barrel that contained molasses from a local bakery. The smell is still strong and I only think they gave it a quick wash. What is the most effective way to clean it well enough to avoid tainting the sap I store in it?

[Haynes Forest Products]

Fill it with Dog C....................SUC:)

[OneLegJohn]

Take it to a carwash first!!! Use hot water and pressure. Then rinse it with hot water when you get it home. Last thing to touch the drum should be the cleanest water.

[Haynes Forest Products]

Are you willing to ruin your Syrup with a cheap give away tank?

[TF Maple]

Is a little molasses smell really going to taint sap??? I doubt it, I would just fill it with hot water a few times and if it seems clean enough, start using it.

[wiam]

"Is a little molasses smell really going to taint sap???"

Umm, YES

William

[michiganfarmer2]

hot summer sun kills colors, and odors really well.

Maple sap and syrup pick up off flavors very very easily.

I wouldnt use it this year. clean it a few times, then leave it out on the hot sun all summer

[3rdgen.maple]

Fill the thing with hot water and a few pounds of baking soda and drive around with it in your truck for a week. Dump and rinse. If you can still smell it use it for a rain collection barrel for your garden plants. The smell will transfer into your sap if it has an odor.