Cleaning Bottles – Easy Trick

Freshly Cleaned Jar

I use a lot of decorative bottles and decanters for things like vinegars and homemade liqueurs. Over time there is often sediment that can be a pain to get out. With narrow necks they are too small to get most cleaning tools into. There is an easy way to clean them out. The secret ingredient-rice!!! Just place some raw rice in your bottle and add a few drops of liquid detergent and some warm water. Cover the top with the stopper or your finger and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. You might need more time for a really dirty bottle. Pour out the rice and rinse out the bottle. It will be all clean- good as new.

Bottle full of sediment

Add some rice to the bottle

After 15 seconds of shaking