Hi, Finally--I can answer a question here ;) When I got my driftwood I soaked it in hot tap water in a deep sink MANY times until the water became more or less clear. I have read to use boiling water but it was just more convient to use the hot tap water. This has worked for me. -- Kelly mailto:apples at midohio_net ICQ # 9473419 My goal in life...is to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am!