My water butt only had approx 1 foot of water in...i was planning to use it up and then clean it. Yesterday a pigeon got stuck in it (don't know how as it's one of those big tall blue ones) so i had to tip it over to get the pigeon out.
Anyway i can now clean it but i don't know how. I don't like using chemicals on my plot but i'm not sure if there is a way to clean it without chemicals?
Any advice welcome. Thank you
my water butt has a large amount of green algae floating on top i just leave it be
im not so sure you need to clean it out others may advise differently
Can I ask why you want to clean it? If it's just cosmetics, then fair enough, otherwise I wouldn't (and don't) bother. If you want to clean it, a plastic scourer & a bit of water & elbow grease would always be a safe option.
Thanks for your replies. The reason i wanted to clean it is because the water had turned green.
Cover it & you shouldn't have any further problems with algae.
Jeyes Fluid it's safe and is good for the green house as well
I clean mine at the beginning of the season with a long-handled soft-bristled brush. I don't use any chemicals.
I have never cleaned my butts for 6 years.... (water butts you filthy minded people ;D ;D ;D)
i would not bother cleaning it out
green is good! sounds like a new brand
algae in the water indicates there is some nitrogen in the water - the products of decomposition I bet! - its liquid feed - use it and when the rain finally returns the balance will be returned and cleaner water too.
all the best
dax
Last time I cleaned mine, I used a jet washer at home. It brought it up beatifully without the use of any chemicals.