How To Clean USED Leca Clay Pebbles (4 Easy and Effective Method)

Don't throw out that used LECA! This video shows you 4 simple methods to clean Hydroton clay pebbles and get it clean and ready to use again for your plants. -------------------- Buy me a ☕️ 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/thelecaqueen -------------------- *References* 👉CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008): https://tinyurl.com/ec38trpb 👉Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic- and Pandemic-Prone Acute Respiratory Infections in Health Care. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2014. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK214359/ 👉WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (LBM): https://tinyurl.com/3u8js6kn -------------------- Join my *FREE* Facebook Group👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelecaqueen/ -------------------- *Exclusive Bonus Content* 👉https://thelecaqueen.com -------------------- *Nutrients* Foliage Focus 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5xb9t39x Use code Thelecaqueen for a 10% discount -------------------- *Grow lights* MotherLife Plant Spectrum 👉 https://www.mother.life/en/shop/privilege Use code THELECAQUEEN for $10 off Soltech Grow Lights 👉 https://soltech.com/ Enter code FABULOUS for 15% discount Barrina Grow Lights 👉 https://geni.us/ekk1aq -------------------- *Light Meter* House Plant Journal LTH Meter 👉 https://www.houseplantjournal.com/product/lth-meter/ Enter code LECAQUEEN10 for 10% discount -------------------- *Pots* Naked Root Planter 👉 https://nakedroot.us/ Use code LECAQUEEN20 for a 20% discount Leafy Brand Ultimate Pot Set 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/collections/pots Use code lecaqueen10 for a 10% discount -------------------- *Plant accessories* Leafy Brand Poles, Trellises, Stakes 👉 https://theleafybrand.com/ Use code lecaqueen15 for a 15% discount -------------------- *Products I use or recommend to care for plants* 👉 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelecaqueen 👉 List of recommended products https://kit.co/thelecaqueen 👉 VIDEO CONTENTS: 0:00 Introduction: Reusing Dirty Leca 0:09 Why Cleaning Leca is Essential 0:22 Overview: Benefits of Reusing Clean Leca 0:42 How to Clean and Sterilize Leca: Key Methods 1:11 Step 1: Removing Organic Debris from Leca 1:45 Manual Cleaning Tips for Stuck on Debris 2:10 Straining and Agitation for Smaller Particles 2:55 Pre-cleaning to Improve Further Cleaning Steps 3:22 Method 1: Hydrogen Peroxide Soak 3:30 How Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfects Leca 4:13 Soaking Leca in Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 4:38 Rinsing and Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide 5:21 Method 2: Bleach Soak 5:34 Safe Handling of Bleach and Dilution Ratios 5:58 WHO Guidelines for Effective Bleach Use 6:29 Soaking Leca in Bleach and Rinsing Thoroughly 7:24 Advantages and Disadvantages of Bleach 8:11 Method 3: Baking Leca in the Oven 8:22 How High Heat Kills Microorganisms 10:17 Method 4: Boiling Leca for Deep Cleaning 10:28 How High Temperatures Kill Microorganisms 10:43 How to Boil Leca 11:48 Advantages of Boiling Leca for Heavy Contamination 12:00 Effectiveness of Boiling for Killing Pathogens 12:17 Optimal Boiling Time for Sterilization 12:33 Potential Drawbacks of Prolonged Boiling 12:59 Balancing Sterilization and Energy Efficiency 13:13 Heat Resistance of Leca and Risks of Overboiling 13:29 Recommended Boiling Time for Bacterial Spore Elimination 13:46 Risks of Prolonged Boiling and Leca Fragility 14:00 Cooling Down Leca to Prevent Root Shock 14:09 How to Cool Leca After Boiling 14:25 Testing Leca Temperature for Plant Safety 14:31 Air-Drying and Storing Clean Leca 14:48 Preventing Moisture Buildup During Storage