Bramble Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hello! The title says it all really, I like everything to be reasonably clean before it goes into my recycling box, but does anyone have any tips for getting dog food tins clean, please? I don't have that many but I've found the cans containing solid food a nightmare to get clean (I don't have a dishwasher). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Do you want to clean them, because they will turn smelly in your recycling? Maybe you could try soaking them with a bit of biotex or soda? Even if not all bit's come out after, they at least won't smell as much. But I don't think it is absolutely necessary for recycling in general to clean them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I keep an old washing up brush for cleaning yucky things like that - it manages to get them clean. I like things going into the recycling to be clean too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ours get soaked overnight in water and bit of washing up liquid, and then given a quick scrub with a manky old brush. They certainly wouldn't pass any food hygiene tests but it does clean them enough to avoid smells and flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted December 30, 2014 Author Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks guys, I do worry that stinky tins will attract foxes more than anything and since they're only collected every 2 weeks they could be quite ripe - but as long as you don't all worry about getting them spotless that's very reassuring!! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I always give the tins a good rinse out as soon as they're empty - stops the food drying out and sticking to the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thank you, ladies! Your suggestions were so helpful. 1) wash the cans right away so the food doesn't harden 2) fill can with soap and water 3) use a dish washing brush This is actually working whereas I used to soak them all night and still couldn't get them clean. And, of course, I crush the opening with my foot so no animals get their snout caught in it. Thanks for your helpful suggestions. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
