cleaning the carboy

todd_k · 11-03-2006, 04:01 PM

I used a 6.5 gal glass carboy for the primary. There is a small ring around the inside where the krausen had risen. Now that the batch is in the secondary, how do I get the stuck-on krausen bits off the glass? I soaked it in water for a while but that didn't do it. My brush can't reach it either do to the angle. What is the best way to get that crud off the glass?

**the_bird** · 11-03-2006, 04:05 PM

How about a little bleach or oxyclean in the water when you soak it?

rdwj · 11-03-2006, 04:08 PM

Bend the brush - it will reach. Also, use PBW - soaking it will remove all that crap

homebrewer_99 · 11-03-2006, 04:11 PM

I do an overnight soak of my carboys with some bleach in it...filled to the top. I use my autosyphon to get the water out.

I have 2-3 carboy brushes that are bent at all kinds of angles for those hard to reach places.

todd_k · 11-03-2006, 04:33 PM

Mmmmmm.....bleach......

I tried sanitizer but for some reason I never thought of bleach. I also never thought of bending the brush.

I am re-todd-ed....

thanks guys

homebrewer_99 · 11-03-2006, 04:39 PM

Bleach always seem to make the gunk/kreusen ring come right off. Come morning the ring is gone...well, actually it falls to the bottom...

knewshound · 11-03-2006, 05:13 PM

A generous tablespoonful of liquid dishwasher soap, completely mixed and an overnight soaking will also work.

Most importantly when using any of these methods, a thorough rinsing is vital.

I will take a small bit of goop over bleach or soap residue any day.

Cheers,

knewshound

todd_k · 11-03-2006, 05:17 PM

Should/Can I mix the bleach (or dishwasher soap) with the sanitized water (Star-San) already in the carboy or should I empty it and fill it back up?

homebrewer_99 · 11-03-2006, 05:35 PM

Move your StarSan to another container and save it if you can.

**TheJadedDog** · 11-04-2006, 06:22 PM

Oxyclean will take care of that in no time.