Need advice on cleaning live well Please!

[Fishn buddy]

OK, so our live well has earned itself a bit of funk & we want to clean it safely (for the next batch of catching!). We always rinse it and let it air dry, but it needs more. Online, read some info from Wired2Fish and his method used vinegar and peroxide to clean livewell & your pumps and lines as well, using the RECIRC position on your actuator. There was lots of freshwater rinsing involved, but still a little cautious. (Article is linked below) Has anyone tried this type of cleaning or have an alternate way they would share? Thanks!!



How to Quickly and Safely Clean Your Livewells - Wired2Fish.com

[Cray]

Mine doesn’t have recirc system but I just plug, add a cup of bleach and fill to brim with water. Just let it sit over night then wipe out. Drain then fill with fresh water and let sit for a while the drain and rinse. Never had any problems keeping fish afterwards.

[BuckeyeCrappie]

I too have used bleach which works well. I have also used Dawn dishwashing liquid. Like Cray I rinse well and have not had a problem keeping fish afterwards.

[cellis]

I use the bleach and rinse method, too.

[silverside]

I use cleaning strength vinegar. Soak rinse wipe.

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[LittleJohn]

Its hard to beat just plain Bleach.
LittleJohn

[Olegiller1]

Vinegar and Dawn with water is a great cleaner. If there is stuff stuck on , cut off a new toilet brush and chuck it in a 1/2" drill. Scrubs fast and easy with any solution you use.

[blueball]

All i ever do is spay it out and get scales out.Sometimes when i get home i leave the lid open snd let it get some air,but i never actually clean it with a chemical.

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[Slab]

I don't catch enough fish to have to worry about it!

Great info though, thank y'all for sharing.

[Cane Pole]

My live well is a wire basket.