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I been using a tooth brush but fuck that. Anyone know of a cheap solution to breakdown and dissolve the roots that get into the fabric pots? I know there cheap but still wanna get a couple uses out of them. Thanks.

 

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I just leave them, they break down during the next grow cycle, never had them cause any issues.

 

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Oh, ok cool.

 

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GenieMan said:

I been using a tooth brush but fuck that. Anyone know of a cheap solution to breakdown and dissolve the roots that get into the fabric pots? I know there cheap but still wanna get a couple uses out of them. Thanks.

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If they're really bad mine go in the washing machine when no one is looking.

Back when I had a lot we went to the Laundromat. Only got kicked out once.

 

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Lol. I'll just throw them in mine the soils gone it's just the roots that are left.

 

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GenieMan said:

Oh, ok cool.

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Been using the same fabric pots for five years! It ain’t a thang! And it’s also not a beauty contest!

 

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Left them in the sun 2 days the roots seems to kind of dust off somewhat so maybe once in the wash will remove more of it.

 

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All right! I admit I take special measures! My 35 gallon fabric pots, I fill a garbage can up with water and stuff them in and let them sit for a couple of hours and swish them around and throw them out and let them dry! it’s hell being OCD! But indoors is probably a different story! I think there is a five step program to ensure complete sterility and remove all blemishes! and change your clothes and shower before and after!

 

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Lol. I know I got OCD too...damnnnn it sucks. Anyways ya I just thought the old roots would mess with the uptake of water or what not. I'll throw them in the wash and see how it goes.

 

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Grownsince95 said:

If they're really bad mine go in the washing machine when no one is looking.

Back when I had a lot we went to the Laundromat. Only got kicked out once.

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I hose them down outside so they are as free from soil as I can get them. If they need more cleaning, I run them through the washer. My wife has run them through a time or two here so I don't even have to hide it. lol

 

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Lol. I know I got OCD too...damnnnn it sucks. Anyways ya I just thought the old roots would mess with the uptake of water or what not. I'll throw them in the wash and see how it goes.

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I was being facetious! As usual! I am as far from OCD as you can get this side of hell! Get them growing!

 

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Phyto said:

I just leave them, they break down during the next grow cycle, never had them cause any issues.

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Same here.

 

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Il just wash it and like you guys said use'em like that are.