House & Garden Drip Clean, 250 ml

Salt and Mineral Deposit Remover for Growing Media and Hoses, 250 ml

Tap water and hard water sources leave mineral and salt deposits behind in growing media, drip lines, and emitters, and left unchecked those deposits restrict flow and can crowd out nutrient uptake at the root zone. Drip Clean is a maintenance treatment formulated to break down that buildup in growing media and hose lines, restoring flow without disturbing the crop, sized at 250 ml.

This 250 ml size suits a hobby grower treating a single small system who wants to try Drip Clean before committing to a larger bottle.

Key Features & Benefits

• Removes Salt and Mineral Buildup — Clears deposits left behind by tap and hard water sources from growing media and hose lines.
• Restores Flow to Drip Lines — Helps keep emitters and lines running clear so nutrient delivery stays even across the system.
• Safe Around Live Plants — Formulated for use around actively growing crops as part of routine maintenance.
• Especially Useful With Tap Water — Tap water sources carry dissolved minerals that accumulate on media and hose surfaces faster than filtered or RO water.
• Sized for Every Setup — Offered in 250 ml, 1 L, 5 L, and 20 L bottles to match hobby-scale through commercial-scale maintenance schedules.

Who Should Use Drip Clean

Growers running drip-fed or tap-water-fed systems who notice a white or crusty mineral residue on media surfaces, hose fittings, or emitters will find Drip Clean useful as a routine maintenance step between crops or feeding cycles.

About House & Garden

House & Garden is a nutrient and additive brand established in 1990 by William Van De Zwaan, whose family had a background in Dutch horticultural glasshouse production; the company formulates its base nutrients and additives in small batches, filtering its process water through multi-stage ceramic filtration. Hydrofarm acquired House & Garden in 2021, and the brand's manufacturing and research operations are based in Humboldt County, California, building a product line of base nutrient systems and root, flowering, and growth additives sold to growers in dozens of countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Drip Clean remove?

Drip Clean is formulated to break down and remove salt and mineral deposits that build up in growing media and hose lines. These deposits typically come from dissolved minerals in tap or hard water sources.

When should I use Drip Clean?

Use it as part of routine system maintenance, such as between crops or when mineral deposits become visible on media surfaces or fittings. Regular use helps prevent the buildup from restricting flow before it becomes a problem.

Is Drip Clean safe for actively growing plants?

Yes, it is formulated to be used around live plants as part of an ongoing maintenance routine. It is not a standalone nutrient and is meant to supplement a system's regular care.

Why does tap water cause more mineral buildup than other sources?

Tap water typically carries more dissolved minerals than filtered or reverse-osmosis water, and those minerals accumulate on media and hardware with every watering. Growers using tap water tend to see buildup form faster than growers using purified water sources.

Can Drip Clean treat both growing media and hose lines?

Yes, it is formulated to treat mineral deposits in both growing media and hose or drip line hardware. This makes it useful as a single maintenance product rather than needing separate treatments for each.