Wash mason jars between tobaccos?

[Mike N]

When I open a tin of tobacco, I transfer it to a mason jar until I’m done. As jars empty, do you gentlemen wash and sanitize the jars between tobaccos or just load the next tin in? And let’s say they are different tobaccos. Thanks.
Tom

When you open a new mason ordered online (and likely made abroad) just smell the inside. The air is usually foul smelling. Filling it with tap water and emptying it and then rinsing the lid, and importantly letting them air dry before jarring the tobacco is usually my initial protocol. When I reuse the jar (usually by filling it with the same blend) I do rinse it again and let it air dry.

 

[Roach1]

I only refill with the same blend without washing. Even a hint of moisture in the jar can encourage mold.

I do this also since I smoke the same blends all the time.

 

[AJL67]

When I open a tin of tobacco, I transfer it to a mason jar until I’m done. As jars empty, do you gentlemen wash and sanitize the jars between tobaccos or just load the next tin in? And let’s say they are different tobaccos. Thanks.
Tom

Well, you certainly don’t want to do it while the tobacco is still in it, so between tobaccos is probably your best bet.

 

[JOHN72]

The dishwasher is a good option, but I would give it a final wipe with alcohol inside to remove any spores from the environment.

 

[BingBong]

Surfaris option.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Dishwasher and easy to make sure they are dry. Don't know anything about the science, but with something organic already in there for whatever time period, I'd rather a new batch started with a clean environment.

 

[Sigmund]

The dishwasher is a good idea but I dont always do it.
Now if I were putting it away to age I definitely would.
Opening a tin for use...some days yes, some days no.

 

[boston]

Always wash! Why not it takes a few minutes. Same applies to people....g

 

[dottlejockey]

I just wipe out. I also have to hide my empties due to the sister hijacking them for jams/jellies/preserves.

Funny you mention this as my wife always complains about all her small canning jars disappearing from the pantry.

LOL,,, big difference between jams and ‘baccy!!

Unless, of course -- like me -- baccy is your jam.

I clean new jars and between different blends, especially if there is residual odor, otherwise I don't bother if it's the same blend in an already used jar.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I try to use new jars for tobacco and use the used jars for food and such.

 

[judcole]

I wash the jars unless I am refilling with the same tobacco.

 

[Scrapyard Ape]

Unless, of course -- like me -- baccy is your jam.

Now I have to try that. Thanks

 

[Auxsender]

I always wash my Balls, Ball jars that is.

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[Michigan_Bill]

If the jar isn't needed immediately, in the dishwasher it goes. If there is tobacco at hand which needs to be jarred, well….

 

[zercules]

I spritz Clorox bleach in the jar and toss it in the dishwasher. Hand wash the lids with dish soap. Put the used lid away, grab a new one and also spray that with the bleach and rinse then dry with a paper towel.

The jars, once done in the dishwasher, I dry them off and shake them to get the little bits of water out, then put back on the rack to air dry.

I rotate the lids to allow the seal to reset. They also don’t last forever, and this allows me to inspect them before re-use.

I figure the dishwasher sanitizes the glass already, the Clorox just helps with removing the previous tobacco’s stench imo.