That vinegar trick is a lifesaver, honestly. I’ve had the same issue with glass jars I use for cold brew—no matter how much I scrub, sometimes the funk just lingers. Letting vinegar sit overnight has worked better than anything else I’ve tried. I’m with you on not boiling glass, too. After one exploded in my sink, I learned my lesson... not worth the risk. Sounds like you’ve got a solid routine down.
I’ve had the same issue with glass jars I use for cold brew—no matter how much I scrub, sometimes the funk just lingers. Letting vinegar sit overnight has worked better than anything else I’v...
Not gonna lie, I’m still on the fence about skipping the boiling. Had a few jars go “pop” on me too, which was a mess, but I swear nothing cuts through that old coffee funk like a quick boil—just gotta let ‘em cool slow. Vinegar’s solid, but sometimes it leaves its own weird tang behind, you know? Anyone else notice that, or is it just me being picky?
Had a few jars go “pop” on me too, which was a mess, but I swear nothing cuts through that old coffee funk like a quick boil—just gotta let ‘em cool slow.
Totally get what you mean about the vinegar leaving a weird tang. I’ve noticed that too, especially if I don’t rinse the jar a bunch after. Honestly, I still lean towards boiling even if it’s a pain—like you said, nothing cuts through that coffee smell quite like it. Had a jar crack on me once though, so now I’m super careful about letting them cool down slowly. It’s a bit of a hassle, but worth it for that fresh smell.
That’s exactly what happened to me—my first time boiling jars, I just dumped them straight from the pot onto a towel and one split almost right away. I jumped about a mile. Now I’m paranoid and just let them sit in the hot water until it’s barely warm. It’s a pain, but I’d rather be slow than have glass everywhere again.
I tried that vinegar thing too, but even after rinsing a bunch, I could still smell it. Maybe my nose is just too sensitive? I get nervous about mixing smells, like coffee plus vinegar is just... weird. But honestly, after all the trial and error, I agree—the boiling works best, even if it gives me anxiety every time I hear a weird noise from the kitchen.
Glad I’m not the only one who overthinks this. It’s weirdly reassuring to know other people deal with the same stuff and have found ways to make it work.
I get super anxious about this too, especially since my kiddo’s got allergies and I worry about lingering smells messing with him. I had one bottle that always smelled kinda funky, no matter what I did. Tried the baking soda trick once, but then I felt like it still wasn’t right... Maybe I’m just too paranoid? Anyway, I stick with boiling now, even if it takes forever. Glass everywhere is my nightmare scenario.
