Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I would not use bleach. It’s not really meant to be consumed. Soak in hydrogen peroxide with a bit of dishwashing liquid. Then physically remove any remaining bits with a piece of
chinelle (pipe cleaner for the less sophisticated) dipped in the same solution. That’s what “pipe cleaners” were designed for. Rinse well.
In case anyone actually wants to find that material, doing an online search will show 'chenille'- not being a grammer dork, just commenting about what I saw when I searched.