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onetime2 · 09-23-2003, 10:24 AM

Personally, I wouldn't use the dishwasher since it just gets too damned hot.
I would start off experimenting with different methods using a can or two. First I'd fill my sink up with a mixture of water and Simple Green (available at any Home Depot or Lowes) and let the cans soak. That should take care of any mold.

The aluminum does pick up odors and that can be tough to get rid of, so I'd also put a couple of opened boxes of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors that might be left over.

Then I'd give one of the cans a taste. You may want to just empty the cans into glasses when you're drinking them as the odor/taste of the moldy stuff may still be in the aluminum.

09-23-2003, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	Personally, I wouldn't use the dishwasher since it just gets too damned hot. I would start off experimenting with different methods using a can or two. First I'd fill my sink up with a mixture of water and Simple Green (available at any Home Depot or Lowes) and let the cans soak. That should take care of any mold. The aluminum does pick up odors and that can be tough to get rid of, so I'd also put a couple of opened boxes of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors that might be left over. Then I'd give one of the cans a taste. You may want to just empty the cans into glasses when you're drinking them as the odor/taste of the moldy stuff may still be in the aluminum. __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.