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Curing a smelly windscreen washer bottle
How do I cure a smelly windscreen washer bottle?
Asked on 20 February 2013 by Michael Griffin
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Stuff a hose in and hold it to the bottom of the reservoir. Blast all the contaminated fluid out. Then use Milton baby bottle steriliser to sterilise the fresh fluid.
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