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Would you re-use this hose?

post #1 of 7
6/6/09 at 2:42pm
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When I checked the hose I used for my last birth, it had a musty smell. Is there a way to clean it? Should I just buy a new one?
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post #2 of 7
6/6/09 at 3:17pm
honestly, for me personally, i'd buy a new one. we made sure for both the girls that we had a new hose and it was the kind you can drink out of rather than a regular hose. spent a little more money on it, but for our peace of mind it was worth it..
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post #3 of 7
6/6/09 at 7:49pm
Depending on the hose you may be able to run some vinegar or bleach down it & rinse well.
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post #4 of 7
6/6/09 at 8:43pm
It is so easy and cheap to buy a new hose. I'd buy and encourage you to buy a new hose.
yalad
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post #5 of 7
6/7/09 at 11:00pm
I would clean it with some bleach-water first to see if the smell goes away. It might be an easy fix.
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post #6 of 7
6/8/09 at 2:15pm
A 25 ft hose is only $15 on amazon, I'd buy a new one:

http://www.amazon.com/Camco-22735-Ta...4481349&sr=8-1
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post #7 of 7
6/8/09 at 2:18pm
I'd probably buy a new one, but you could probably just pour some bleach water through it to clean it out.
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