What is the best way too clean and sanitize an airstone? I got a cheapie blue aquarium bubbler that is 4" long. Is it enough to leave it in sanitizer overnight?
I typically soak mine in StarSan for several minutes until the solution enters the tubing. Then force the StarSan out prior to aerating. I’ll boil the stone and the clamp every 4-5 sessions or so. No problems so far.
I also run mine in the star San for 30 seconds prior to aeration. Then again after without turning it off. I figure that won’t allow any nasty stuff to take hold. But boiling it every few batches is a good idea.
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I boil mine every two batches or so and store it in Starsan.
I boil mine for 10 minutes before each use; never had an issue. Don’t know if the blue aquarium store stones will stand up to that though.
When I checked my cheapie blue air stone, it was disintegrating. So I never tried boiling it. I bought a stainless steel one at my LBHS that I can also use to carbonate kegs.