Is Your Whistle Clean?
 

Do you clean your whistle? Can you boil it?

I was in a hurry after my last game. While changing, I accidentally put my dirty socks in the pouch that I keep my whistles. I don't really want to put it back in my mouth. Should I just buy a couple more, or is there a good way to clean them?

I don't clean them often.

No you can't boil them, they will crack.

Soak them in mouthwash.

Boiling them for about half a minute is fine, at least in my experience.

After every game I wash mine with hot tap water and dish detergent and then put it in listermint.

Soaking it overnight in Listerine has worked for me. Gets rid of the germs and freshens your breath during the game.

If that doesn't work and you're really worried about them being mixed with your sweaty socks, the $3 for a new one is your best bet.

Toss your whistles in a small cup and pour enough rubbing alchol over them to cover them. Swirl and let sit overnite. Take out the next morning, rinse with water, shake out, blow once and your ready to go, sanatized better than when you recieved it brand new in the package!

Make sure everyone in the house is awake before you blow the whistles, though.

Waiting untill everyone is awake takes all the fun out of it. Plus when you get to work your boss will never know if you just cleaned your whistle or if you stopped for a quick "Irish Coffee" on the way!

Run 'em through the dishwasher.

Damn, where are you buying Fox40's for 3 bucks... cause I wanna know. ;)

The dishwasher followed by a soak in mouthwash works great for me. I may add the rubbing alcohol too to get it super clean. I may never have to buy another whistle !

At Officials Choice....plus $3 S&H. ;)

Can't we just soak them in Absolut & rinse them out with vermouth?

:)

Well I now certainly have a new technique! The forum pays off yet again...

Whistletini!!!Outstanding! Garnish with an olive and you've got a great tasting excuse for missing a call!