How to clean mold from silicone gasket?

[TkmLinus]

Today I discovered, much to my horror, that I had mold growing on the inside of one of my Big Mouth Bubbler Lid Gaskets. Is it salvageable and if so how should I clean it? (I'm normally quite good at taking everything apart and cleaning, not sure how this slipped, but it is a learning lesson for me!)

 

[DuncB]

I'd go scrub with a toothbrush, then Hot PBW, another scrub / rub over ( aiming to not damage surface ) and then soak in bleach, rinse well or more PBW and rinse again. It might stay stained but it won't have anything living on it.

 

[tracer bullet]

Yuck. I'm not kidding when I say I'd throw away the gaskets and replace them. They're not too expensive. Far less than the cost of a batch of beer ingredients to find out you didn't clean it well enough. I'm a DIY personality and think I can fix everything, but I'd draw the line here.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Should be safe to boil silicone for 3-5 minutes

 

[NTBeer]

Not really comfortable with that for a cold side application, but if I had no other choice I would recommend cleaning several times with PBW or similar, then 'autoclave' it in an instant pot / pressure cooker.