Have any of you ever reused/washed the pellets? I'm thinking about taking them out once a week and rinsing them in hot water to keep the box pristine!
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I have not tried washing the pellets, but I would be interested in the results if you do pursue this.
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Yes and it works. It is also very easy. I only tried it once because it didn't seem worth bothering with; but I'm rethinking that, considering how expensive the pellets are. Here is what I did: Put the used pellets into a bucket. Add water and a little safe soap (I used Dr. Bronner's but you could probably use something like dishwashing soap or even shampoo, or Mrs. Meyers, etc.). I stirred them around for a while, and then I left them to soak overnight. The following day I poured them out into an old colander and rinsed thoroughly (with a hose in the yard). Then I spread them out on the patio on a pan to dry. (You'll want to spread them on something to facilitate gathering them back up.) Worked great. Yes and it works. It is also very easy. I only tried it once because it didn't seem worth bothering with; but I'm rethinking that, considering how expensive the pellets are. Here is what I did: Put the used pellets into a bucket. Add water and a little safe soap (I used Dr. Bronner's but you could probably use something like dishwashing soap or even shampoo, or Mrs. Meyers, etc.). I stirred them around for a while, and then I left them to soak overnight. The following day I poured them out into an old colander and rinsed thoroughly (with a hose in the yard). Then I spread them out on the... » Read More Yes and it works. It is also very easy. I only tried it once because it didn't seem worth bothering with; but I'm rethinking that, considering how expensive the pellets are. Here is what I did: Put the used pellets into a bucket. Add water and a little safe soap (I used Dr. Bronner's but you could probably use something like dishwashing soap or even shampoo, or Mrs. Meyers, etc.). I stirred them around for a while, and then I left them to soak overnight. The following day I poured them out into an old colander and rinsed thoroughly (with a hose in the yard). Then I spread them out on the patio on a pan to dry. (You'll want to spread them on something to facilitate gathering them back up.) Worked great. « Show Less
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Yes! I have not bought kitty litter in 3 years. First, I put the litter to be cleaned (without poop) into a smaller plastic bin and fill with white vinegar to cover, put the lid on and let sit overnight. Rinse the next day, add 1 scoop oxyclean and warm water. Let sit overnight. Rinse well. I have a small, cylindrical net shower caddy that collapses and is perfect for rinsing and draining). Then I spread it out on a sweater drying net in the sun if possible. Really does the trick. I will NEVER use another litter again!! My only complaint about the Breeze system is that the box sides cannot be extended and if you have a cat that pees "high" it may not work. Yes! I have not bought kitty litter in 3 years. First, I put the litter to be cleaned (without poop) into a smaller plastic bin and fill with white vinegar to cover, put the lid on and let sit overnight. Rinse the next day, add 1 scoop oxyclean and warm water. Let sit overnight. Rinse well. I have a small, cylindrical net shower caddy that collapses and is perfect for rinsing and draining). Then I spread it out on a sweater drying net in the sun if possible. Really does the trick. I will NEVER use another litter again!! My only complaint about the Breeze system is that the box sides cannot... » Read More Yes! I have not bought kitty litter in 3 years. First, I put the litter to be cleaned (without poop) into a smaller plastic bin and fill with white vinegar to cover, put the lid on and let sit overnight. Rinse the next day, add 1 scoop oxyclean and warm water. Let sit overnight. Rinse well. I have a small, cylindrical net shower caddy that collapses and is perfect for rinsing and draining). Then I spread it out on a sweater drying net in the sun if possible. Really does the trick. I will NEVER use another litter again!! My only complaint about the Breeze system is that the box sides cannot be extended and if you have a cat that pees "high" it may not work. « Show Less
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I tried it. First I soaked a handful in a glass of water for a week and they didn't disintegrate so I decided to wash them. First i cleaned them with soap (Dr. Bronners) and hot water in the sink. Put them on a tray to dry and back in the litter box. While not noticeable to me without comparison to unwashed pellets they were smaller after washing. This became noticeable when I cleaned the litter box the next month as a lot of them had broken and were stuck in the grate. Next time I put them in a zip-up pillowcase and put them in the washing machine on gentle. When I opened the pillowcase it was coated in dust and the pellets were 1/3 their original size. My experiments failed so it's back to buying them new. One thing I think to consider when you are calculating the cost is the amount of money you won't spend on air fresheners, litter catching carpets, deodorizing tricks for the box itself and other doo-dads that people invest in when using traditional litter.
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I haven't tried that yet, But I would think that the Hot water would break down the pellets. Maybe use luke warm water instead? You have to think, the animals body temp shouldn't be over 100, and household water temp is 140 plus. Give it a try and let us know... :)
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Do not reuse the granules for any reason or after any treatment.... I have one florida redbelly water turtle in a 60 gal setup... I change my media in rotations to avoid any tank shock or jump or fall in pH... Typically, I change the ammonia remover granules at the same time as the ZeoCarb media about once every 5-6 weeks depending on observable water changes and or pH level change. Hope this helps... Sarah Baker
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I haven't needed to replace them yet but I have rinsed them under a hard stream from the fawcet then air dried them til really dry & that`s worked really well. When needed, I plan on buying them directly from the manufacturer.
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they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
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I use them. I rinse and reuse until the bag tears. It's quite a few times. Possibly 10 times.
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I just leave them until I do a whole pellet replacement. The pellets dry it out so you shouldn't have any odor.
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We replace ours once a year because we have a small dog. They usually do not look dirty - but they are.Have a great day !!Donna
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I haven't needed replacement pellets - I just put them into the microwave when needed (because they have changed color from humidity) and heat them to their original color as per instructions on the bottle.
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I've had mine since the beginning of December and love them! So far no issues. I use pinsol in one, peroxide and dawn detergent mixture in another, and vinegar in the third one. I hope this helps!
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I never have. I agree with John Marietta. You should call customer service and talk to them. They need to notify the seller too that you bought these from as maybe they have some contaminated bags since yours have this in them.
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Mine are doing great. I soak them in purified water for about 20 minutes every two weeks & then spray them w/fertilizer. They seem to love it.
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I use these bags 5 or 6 times before recycling them. It's a little more difficult to seal the bag after the first use, but it will reseal. I've only steamed veggies and potatoes in them. I wash them in hot water and some dish soap after each use. I am going to try steaming some cod, salmon or albacore as well. I don't see why they can't be reused after steaming fish or seafood. Just rinse and wash out right after you take the food out of the bag.
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I haven't had a single issue with this rifle, and ive had it for about 7 months now. Fired over 10,000 rounds easy. That burst function eats bb's. I've always used clean ammunition fresh out of the container, never any reused rounds. It may just be jammed. Have you tried cleaning it at all? Or even using some air rifle oil?
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I just washed mine with a little soap and warm water!! And have used them many times this summer, Hope that helps :) xo
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The first month, I completely changed the pellets. Then the second month, I have been adding as the pellets get low. I haven't noticed the odor but next time, I may replace them completely.
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i wash in very hot water with bleach. They come out relatively clean, not as white as new, but most of the dirt is gone
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I would recommend rinsing them out if possiblebut they are wide enough that a bottle scrub brush cleans it pretty easily. I also keep my smaller Dr. Browns wire cleaner apparatus handy to detail the nozzle and lid. I love these packets!!!