Dirty Pebbles

[Gooner]

Have just helped the Sis move house and came across a bucket full of very nice black marbled pebbles, about 15 kilos, all roughly 2" in size. They have been outside in a bucket of water for at least two years and are covered in slime.

Would they be safe to add to the decor if they had a clean?
What would be the best way to give them a clean, i.e. what to use and what not to use?

Cheers,

Gooner.

 

[Glod]

Best way would probably be to give them a scrub in clean water with a clean scrubbing brush. Then boil them before you put them in the tank.

 

[Gooner]

Could there be any nasty bacteria loitering around that will need to be destroyed? or would boiling them acheive this?

 

[Breeze7050]

Boiling should get rid of any of the nasties. I would boil them for at least 15 minutes. Before boiling, I would soak them in hot soapy water and scrub them, then rinse and boil and rinse again to make sure all the soap is off.

 

[Gooner]

Thanks for the advice.

Something for the other half to do tonight.