I've always believed in the "flush 'em" method. Just flush 'em like you would any other bit of crap... (sorry, joking!)....

Washing them out with something that will kill germs but not you .... tried gin? Works with penny whistles.. You could use malt whiskey, but after Manitas soaked all of his whistles in the stuff, I can still taste it, 8 years later!! I'd rather drink the Detol!

LTS