Scale remover for glass jars

[Galena]

Hey all. My property has very hard water and this even shows up in the bottles and jugs I use for storing syrup in. I know it's harmless but it looks awful to have that cloudy film son the inside. The design of the jugs makes using a bottle brush impractical. Is there a safe alternative?

[NhShaun]

You could try soaking with a mixture of water in vinegar. They do have some small bottle brushes for narrow neck bottles too.

[to100]

I have same problem. I tried vinager helped. This year I soaked in permeate with very good results. Maybe you know a neighbor that can give you some.

[Galena]

Thanks, I do know some people who have permeate but they aren't too close...and may use it that way themselves! I think I'll try straight vinegar for now. I think bleach is an alternative too, but I'd rather not use it.

[Bruce L]

Susan I would go for the permeate,definitely not the bleach,and even vinegar I would be afraid of leaving a taste in the bottle

[Galena]

Susan I would go for the permeate,definitely not the bleach,and even vinegar I would be afraid of leaving a taste in the bottle

Do you have any permeate kickin around, Bruce? I don't know how much I would need, but I have a good 1-2 dozen bottles that really need it. Trying vinegar for now followed by lots of rinsing. Making sure there is no vinegar smell left.

[Bruce L]

No,sorry Susan,we quit Sunday night,distillate from steam away is in pans cleaning them

[Super Sapper]

You could also purchase distilled water. The should be at least as good as permeate.

[Galena]

You could also purchase distilled water. The should be at least as good as permeate.

I can get distilled. Just use it straight?

[Bruce L]

I can get distilled. Just use it straight?
Yes use it straight,should “eat” everything right off the glass

[Galena]

Yes use it straight,should “eat” everything right off the glass

Really? Oh cool! Must try it tonight :-) thanks Bruce!

ETA: Tried it on a really gunked-up bottle from last year, and now I can't tell it apart from the brand-new ones. What a great way to get the scale off without killing the environment! A couple 15l jugs of it will be in the shopping cart today!