20lt Diesel container cleaning

[Paul Tomo]

I’ve got a couple of 20lt diesel plastic containers which need cleaning on the inside, they have both been used a few year ago with red diesel. I’m not to sure on the best way of cleaning the residue of old diesel and some sort of dark muck that’s on the inside.

 

any ideas please.

[topchippyles]

Jet wash them is as good as anything then rinse out with red diesel 

[Stubby]

7 hours ago, Paul Tomo said:

I’ve got a couple of 20lt diesel plastic containers which need cleaning on the inside, they have both been used a few year ago with red diesel. I’m not to sure on the best way of cleaning the residue of old diesel and some sort of dark muck that’s on the inside.

 

any ideas please.

The dark muck is diesel fungus/bacteria . Make sure you get rid of that or it will grow again . Blocks your pre filters . 

[Paul Tomo]

My lads just bought a jet washer I’ll have him take look and sort it for me.

thanks...Paul Tomo 

[aspenarb]

Chuck a few hand fulls of pea shingle in there with a bit of water/detergent , put the lid on and give them a good shake about.

 

Bob

[Essex]

Bin them and get new. Not worth getting diesel bug for two old containers

[arboriculturist]

Steam clean on max temperature - max steam, min water settings - kills the bacteria