What detergent to use for cleaning Regs

[mockney]

Hi,

I have been cleaning my regs using fresh water, keep them soaked for at least 24 hours and then let them dry. I have been advised I should really soak them using a detergent of some kind ideally anti bacterial type.

Just looking to see how you keep your Regs clean and what would be the best detergent to use?.

Thanks

 

[Fishdip]

I know some use mouth wash.

 

[Marie13]

Steramine. I use it on my rebreather loop and counterlungs. It’s commonly used on dive gear.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

I personally wouldn’t use anything other than fresh water.
I have scubapro pistons, and using any sort of detergent I’m afraid it would break down the silicone lube I have on the O-rings in the ambient chamber. So far rinsing really well with fresh water only I have not had any problems. I make sure to run water into the ambient holes enough to see it squirting out of the other surrounding holes.

 

[Mr. Sunday]

Another for Steramine

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Just freshwater for me.

 

[dsvs]

What about desalting detergents after diving in salt water? Any potential issues with these?

 

[CT-Rich]

I dunk mine in freshwater after a day of diving, then air dry. If you are using a communal rinse bucket, or diving nasty water, or not dumping your rinse, that might be a different matter. My gear air dries for a week between outings.

 

[grf88]

I use Dawn for a lot of equipment cleaning. There is an Anti Bacterial one if you are looking for that feature.

 

[TMHeimer]

I agree with Eric. Bought mine used in 2005. Rinsed well after every dive day. Never soaked. Took it in every 2 or 3 years for a work up. Breathes the same as in 2005.