Answers.Body: <p>In the past I have used dish soap and a basin and just soaked them in hot soapy water for a while. I then learned that MegaBlocks float while LEGO sink.</p>
  
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    <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br>
    <a href="https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/124/lego-cleaning-techniques-and-tools">LEGO cleaning techniques and tools</a>  </p>
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  <p>I usually purchase LEGO parts at yard sales and the like and would like to disinfect them before using them.  Can I use any spray disinfectant on parts without ruining them?  Should I be wary of any disinfectants that would cause LEGO parts to fade in color?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: Hi Ivan, if you take a look at [my answer](http://bricks.stackexchange.com/a/100/56) to the linked question, you'll see that The LEGO Group recommend using a Mild Bleach for disinfecting your bricks.
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Comments.Text: Soaking the parts in a 50/50 mix of warm water and white vinegar works as well - it cleans, removes odors and disinfects without leaving any residue.
Comments.UserDisplayName: Imbrium
Tags: <cleaning>
Title: What disinfectant can I use on used LEGO parts?
UserDisplayName: Ivan
ThreadText: # What disinfectant can I use on used LEGO parts?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2012-07-13)
  
  > **Possible Duplicate:**  
  > [LEGO cleaning techniques and tools](https://bricks.stackexchange.com/questions/124/lego-cleaning-techniques-and-tools)
  
  I usually purchase LEGO parts at yard sales and the like and would like to disinfect them before using them. Can I use any spray disinfectant on parts without ruining them? Should I be wary of any disinfectants that would cause LEGO parts to fade in color?
  
  **Tags:** cleaning
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: Hi Ivan, if you take a look at [my answer](http://bricks.stackexchange.com/a/100/56) to the linked question, you'll see that The LEGO Group recommend using a Mild Bleach for disinfecting your bricks.  
  > **username_2**: Soaking the parts in a 50/50 mix of warm water and white vinegar works as well - it cleans, removes odors and disinfects without leaving any residue.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_3 on 2012-07-14. Score: 2
  
  In the past I have used dish soap and a basin and just soaked them in hot soapy water for a while. I then learned that MegaBlocks float while LEGO sink.
  
  
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