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There is some green crap growing in my Brita Pitcher

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bolido2000

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For the past 2 weeks there is some green stuff appearing at the bottom of my brita pitcher (about 1 inch square). I've had it for 3 years and it just started happening now. I have the big pitcher with the "faucet thingy". I washed the pitcher (no dishwasher tho), but it obviously did no good.
 
Originally posted by: bolido2000
Stupid question: Will the water taste bad if I use chlorine/bleach/dishwasher?
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Bleach is unnecessary. Don't use it on something that you drink out of.

It's just algae. It's good for you. You'll get used to the slimy feeling it leaves on your tongue.

😉

Seriously, bleach is way overkill for some algae. If you're really concerned, use some hydrogen peroxide.

Most people don't realize the power of H2O2. It can be used for everything bleach can, and it is 1000x better for you and the environment. Bleach is nasty sh!t.

The problem is that the 1-quart 3% H2O2 you find in the drug stores isn't strong enough for something like whitening your clothes, plus it's expensive, at least compared to a gallon of bleach.

Oh well.
 
Originally posted by: HotChic
Pour some white vinegar in it and let it sit overnight, then wash it.
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Seconded.

Rinse it out well afterwards. You may want to let it soak in some water. You could even sprinkle in some baking soda to react with and neutralize what little bits of vinegar might be left floating around. After all, baking soda tastes a lot better than vinegar.
 
I just poured some vinegar in it. Hopefully the pitcher won't smell like vinegar after washing it.

why does algae grow in there in the first place?
 
Originally posted by: bolido2000
I just poured some vinegar in it. Hopefully the pitcher won't smell like vinegar after washing it.

why does algae grow in there in the first place?
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Because.... algae grows in water? 😛
Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Originally posted by: HotChic
Pour some white vinegar in it and let it sit overnight, then wash it.
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Ammonia works good too.
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Ammonia?!?

Christ.. it's algae, not anthrax!
 
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: bolido2000
I just poured some vinegar in it. Hopefully the pitcher won't smell like vinegar after washing it.

why does algae grow in there in the first place?
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Because.... algae grows in water? 😛
Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Originally posted by: HotChic
Pour some white vinegar in it and let it sit overnight, then wash it.
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Ammonia works good too.
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Ammonia?!?

Christ.. it's algae, not anthrax!
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ammonia + bleach
 
Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: bolido2000
I just poured some vinegar in it. Hopefully the pitcher won't smell like vinegar after washing it.

why does algae grow in there in the first place?
Click to expand...
Because.... algae grows in water? 😛
Originally posted by: Iron Woode
Originally posted by: HotChic
Pour some white vinegar in it and let it sit overnight, then wash it.
Click to expand...
Ammonia works good too.
Click to expand...
Ammonia?!?

Christ.. it's algae, not anthrax!
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ammonia + bleach
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That sht ain't funny.
 
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