How to Clean the Inside of a PVC Pipe

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Written By
Melly Parker
Melly Parker
Published: Jun 26, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Rinse the inside of the PVC brush with water to remove any standing debris.

  2. Sprinkle the bottle brush with powdered cleaner until it is completely covered.

  3. Insert the bottle brush into the pipe and scrub. You will not damage the PVC pipe with the bottle brush--it can stand up to sanding and steel wool. Continue scrubbing until you've reached every area inside the PVC pipe.

  4. Rinse the pipe with water until all the cleaner has been removed and the water runs completely clear.

  5. Let the pipe air dry completely before using it.

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Melly Parker

Melly Parker has been writing since 2007, focusing on health, business, technology and home improvement. She has also worked as a teacher and a bioassay laboratory technician. Parker now serves as a marketing specialist at one of the…

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