<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>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2012-07-14T00:51:25.927Z
2012-07-14T00:51:25.927Z
Aaron D. Marasco
<blockquote>
  <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>
</blockquote>



<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>

CC BY-SA 3.0
2012-07-14T10:26:13.697Z
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.
Zhaph - Ben Duguid
CC BY-SA 3.0
2013-10-14T22:27:14.420Z
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.
Imbrium
<cleaning>
What disinfectant can I use on used LEGO parts?
Ivan
# 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 username_0, 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.  

---

## 1 answers

### 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.


---

