For a brand new can, I would just use tap water to rinse it out, then clean towels or paper towels to wipe it dry. You probably don't want to use any kind of soap.
One of my friends that was in the aquarium business told us to use lemon juice. It is acidic and will help wash, but is biodegradable and not harmful to the fish if any residue is left behind. Plus fish and lemon juice just go together.
I had the same question a few months ago. I eventually just rinsed with tap water, wiped it a few times with paper towels... rinsed again, and used it. I didn't use anything other than tap water to clean it out.
I went to the home depot near me to pick up a brute trash can and when I looked inside them I realized that every single one had been USED. No kidding, dried soda, food, you name it! I don't think anything was gonna clean that suff out.
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