cleaning found bottles

[maxviz]

How do people remove the encrusted saltwater aquatic life thats grown on the outside of bottles?

 

[IncreaseMyT]

Is this a common thing to do? Pretty sure glass is a great artificial reef, I personally would leave it there.

 

[macado]

For really bad encrustation I use a solution of diluted muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid). You can find it at any pool or hardware store. It works incredibly fast but it requires special care. I use a solution of 25% muriatic acid and water. (You can adjust this ratio). Note: Make sure you're using rubber gloves + eye mask if you go this route. Do it outside and do not breath the fumes! I use a 5 gallon home depot bucket.

Once bottle is cleaned I rinse / dip into another solution of water and baking soda to neutralize the acid.

Alternatively for less severe encrustation I use 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water. I've also used Calcium Lime Rust (CLR) remover.

https://www.amazon.com/CLR-Calcium-...ocphy=9002011&hvtargid=pla-643249103251&psc=1

 

[Jonny Wishbone]

BFH

 

[happy-diver]

and now it looks like any other vessel bought from a second hand shop
How wonderful

perhaps waving a BFH around to wake some people up

or phosphoric