cleaning oil out of a pltypus

[Matt Swider]

I thought putting dish soap and warm water a few times would clean out my platypus – type container, but I am finding it is still rather oily.  When I got it I figured it would be dedicated to oil, but I am wondering if the left over oil will spoil (olive oil)

Thoughts, tips?

[BlackHatGuy]

After it’s dry, try putting some flour into the platy, enough to coat the sides. Let it sit for a bit. The flour should soak up the oil, then you can rinse it all out.

[Rick M]

I use denture cleaning tablets to clean my water bladders and bottles. Cheap and effective and leaves them minty fresh :-)

[Bob Moulder]

Try rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol.

[Diane Pinkers]

Use hot water, LOTS of dish soap, and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.  Cap, shake, dump, rinse, rinse, rinse.

[Matt Swider]

My first attempt was with the flour.  Sounded like a good idea and that it should work.  It did, but cleaning the flour out had its own minor problems.  Next time I will likely try the isopropol or Diane’s suggestion.

thanks, Matt

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