Clean containers help prevent contamination and protect the contents of your products. Empty your container, rise well Scrub the container with hot soapy water, rinse well or run it through the dishwasher. Cleaning pumps Squirt soapy water through pump and follow by a clean rinse. Let air dry. Glass Ball Jars Run through the dishwasher or sterlize them by boiling them in a stock pot for about 15 mins and let air dry. Similar to what you would do for your jars when you are prepping to can. Soak You can also soak them in hydrogen peroxide (3%) for about 10-15 minutes, rinse well and then air dry,