Re: [Killietalk] Disinfection Questions

[Mark Pearlscott <mark at pearlscott_com>]

Sandy,

I've never disinfected sponge filters (as I've never felt the need), but 
  mops and peat I definitely disinfect.  I do so by placing it in a bowl 
of water and microwaving for 3-5 minutes.  The water gets very, very 
hot, and the microwave also cooks anything that might be living in 
there.  If it is peat, I squeeze out the water after it cools and keep 
it in a bottle (i.e. peat tea for various uses).  I also keep labeled 
zip lock bags indicating what has been microwaved sterilized, and what 
has not.

Hope this helps,

Mark
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Sandy1238 at aol_com wrote:
> Hi All,
>  
> How do different members go about disinfecting spawning mops and sponge  
> filters? Would you go as far as disinfecting or boiling good quality fibrous  peat 
> and using it again? Your answers would be appreciated.
>  
> Sincerely,
>  
> Sandy
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