How do you clean your Sieve grids?

webrat11 · Post by **webrat11** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 1:42 pm

I think I need to give my sieve grid a clean up.

Do I use bicarbonate soda or caustic soda please? (is there a difference?)

I have read that you can put it in the dishwasher

- has anyone tried this?

Any other ideas?

TIA. Ian.

Capt Nemo · Post by **Capt Nemo** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:13 pm

Hi Ian,

I just use my pond hoover mate, does the job fine...

Post by **B.Scott** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:40 pm

I rinse it off and wipe it clean with my hand.

B.Scott

boogatee · Post by **boogatee** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:40 pm

I'm in a hard water area so I clean mine every week .. I remove it and turn the hose on it, spraying the water from the rear. I then cut a lime/lemon in half and rub it on the grid, which is then replaced.

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 6:44 pm

Go to B+Q buy a tub of caustic soda. Dilute this at 1 to 1 and paint on with a cheap paintbrush (I say cheap because the caustic soda will kill it after a few cleans!) and leave for 5 mins. Aftr 5 mins wash off with a hose and clean water. This cleans the bio film that buils up and makes the sieve run like new. CAUTION:- Wear rubber gloves!

Jules

webrat11 · Post by **webrat11** » Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:09 pm

cheers Jules - couldn't remember what you told me!

I like the idea of sticking it in the dishwasher though!