Yeah, bleach diluted. I think this time I used about 1/30 dilution — so one part bleach for something like 20-30 parts water. Just enough to get the tea residues to come off, because otherwise they’re very dirty and impossible to clean.
Then I’ll generally soak them in water. Sometimes I’ll boil them again depending on how dirty they are. It depends on the situation, really.
On the contrary, it comes out quite quickly. Some of the pots I washed this morning already has no bleach smell at all. And no, it can’t hurt the clay.
Is it bleach in water? What’s the ratio and what do you do after you soak them?
Yeah, bleach diluted. I think this time I used about 1/30 dilution — so one part bleach for something like 20-30 parts water. Just enough to get the tea residues to come off, because otherwise they’re very dirty and impossible to clean.
Then I’ll generally soak them in water. Sometimes I’ll boil them again depending on how dirty they are. It depends on the situation, really.
Why on earth would you put your babies in bleach?
Because they’re dirty and need a bath
Have your pots arrived , then?
Yeah, just, still unpacking all kinds of stuff….
One casualty, but not too bad, all things considered.
Really, bleach? I’m surprised too. It seems like it would never come out. And it could potentially be corrosive to the clay?
On the contrary, it comes out quite quickly. Some of the pots I washed this morning already has no bleach smell at all. And no, it can’t hurt the clay.
Thats the only way… the true tea addict’s way : )
can you show and tell a bit about the “halved” pot (at 1:30 and 9)? thanks.
How are they halved? Sure, in a later post
i now see that it is a gaiwan from your latest picture. it is a very good looking one.