What Sanitisers and Cleaners are used. - Page 3

**Orfy** · 11-27-2007, 07:18 PM

I don't have a link but I read that if it is not drained from 10 bottles and drank then this level weekly is enough to cause problems.
I'm not sure what effect drinking to tablespoons would have. Probably none.

**WBC** · 12-02-2007, 04:32 AM

Use Starsan as it makes life as a brewer easy. I purchase Sparkletts 2.5 gallon distilled water and add 1/2 oz Starsan as it does not degrade. I just take the cap off and add 1/2 oz Starsan and shake. The lid will come off and I can replace it and the seal is still good. It stays clear and powerfull as there is nothing in distilled water to lessen Starsan's effectivness. I can use a spray bottle with this solution and know it is effective for weeks.

**RICLARK** · 12-02-2007, 05:50 AM

I use Idophor have not had an infected batch yet.

Primary: Samuel Adams Boston Ale Clone
Primary: Yoopers Fat Tire Clone
Secondary: Nothing
Secondary: Nothing
Bottled: Bavarian Lager, APA, Hard Cider
Drinking: APA
On Deck: Double Chocolate Stout

**stale** · 12-02-2007, 06:48 PM

have you ever used star-san? if so is it ok to rack to secondary if there is still foam in the carbouy?

**SixFoFalcon** · 12-02-2007, 07:10 PM

Don't fear the foam! The amount of sanitizer contained in even a fairly large amount of foam is not enough to impact flavor or kill off an appreciable amount of yeast.

twocylndr · 12-04-2007, 06:24 PM

I've used bleach and have since moved to One Step... my LHBS has it. He doesn't carry StarSan. Does any of the big retail outlets sell it?

Drunkensatyr · 12-04-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twocylndr

I've used bleach and have since moved to One Step... my LHBS has it. He doesn't carry StarSan. Does any of the big retail outlets sell it?

http://austinhomebrew.com

**rabidgerbil** · 12-06-2007, 09:50 PM

Until now I have used Iodophore to sanitize, but as soon as my current bottle runs out, I will be ordering some StarSan. My LHBS only carries Iodophore, but I am tired of all my lines turning that nasty brownish color if I leave then to soak for any time at all. I also like the thought of being able to hold StarSan for a longer time than you can with Iodophore.

One question about Oxiclean, how much would you use to clean a carboy? If I read the canister right, it is saying one scoop per gallon for tough stuff, but that seems excessive. Are you just using one scoop per carboy?

**SixFoFalcon** · 12-06-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabidgerbil

One question about Oxiclean, how much would you use to clean a carboy? If I read the canister right, it is saying one scoop per gallon for tough stuff, but that seems excessive. Are you just using one scoop per carboy?

Not even a full scoop. I use about one tablespoon for a full carboy. It's enough to float off all the dead yeasties (the krauesen ring) after a good long soak.

5 Is Not Enough · 12-16-2007, 04:38 PM

What about clorox wipes for workspace surface sanitation? I use them often and they are good for quick cleanups and surface prep, though a little on the expensive side.
I also use lysol to sanitize the area around where I brew.
Important to note though is not to allow contact with the actual fermenter & brewing equipment, and the flammability of the lysol spray.

11-27-2007, 07:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Orfy For the love of beer! Recipes Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 10,555 Orfy's Gallery	I don't have a link but I read that if it is not drained from 10 bottles and drank then this level weekly is enough to cause problems. I'm not sure what effect drinking to tablespoons would have. Probably none. __________________ Judge a man not by his signature alone "You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on."

12-02-2007, 04:32 AM	#22 (permalink)
WBC Brewing for 37 years Recipes Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 1,963 WBC's Gallery	Use Starsan as it makes life as a brewer easy. I purchase Sparkletts 2.5 gallon distilled water and add 1/2 oz Starsan as it does not degrade. I just take the cap off and add 1/2 oz Starsan and shake. The lid will come off and I can replace it and the seal is still good. It stays clear and powerfull as there is nothing in distilled water to lessen Starsan's effectivness. I can use a spray bottle with this solution and know it is effective for weeks. __________________ Cheers, WBC Fermentor 1: Bill's House Ale II, Fermentor 2: German Helles, Fermentor 3: Bill's Schworzbier (Black Bier) Tap 1: Bill's House Ale II, Tap 2: German Hefewizen, Tap 3: Nut Brown Ale Future Brews: Stone IPA Clone, Blonde Ale, Budvar Clone, Newcastle Clone New toy: Blichmann 27 gallon fermentor “If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging” “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment”

12-02-2007, 07:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
SixFoFalcon Senior Member Recipes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 333 SixFoFalcon's Gallery	Don't fear the foam! The amount of sanitizer contained in even a fairly large amount of foam is not enough to impact flavor or kill off an appreciable amount of yeast. __________________ "Your Church Basement" Brewery Primary: Foreign Extra Stout Secondary: Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon; Apfelwein (4# of dark brown sugar) Kegged:American IPA On tap:American Dry Stout, Apfelwein (2# of turbinado), "Massacreation" Imperial IPA Next: ESB, Porter, English Brown Ale, Scottish 70/-

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-02-2007, 05:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
RICLARK Can I help you? Recipes Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Grand Ledge, Mich Posts: 2,123 RICLARK's Gallery	I use Idophor have not had an infected batch yet. Primary: Samuel Adams Boston Ale Clone Primary: Yoopers Fat Tire Clone Secondary: Nothing Secondary: Nothing Bottled: Bavarian Lager, APA, Hard Cider Drinking: APA On Deck: Double Chocolate Stout

12-02-2007, 06:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
stale Senior Member Recipes Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TRI-CITIES, WA. Posts: 107 stale's Gallery	have you ever used star-san? if so is it ok to rack to secondary if there is still foam in the carbouy?

12-04-2007, 06:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
twocylndr Member Recipes Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 62	I've used bleach and have since moved to One Step... my LHBS has it. He doesn't carry StarSan. Does any of the big retail outlets sell it?

12-16-2007, 04:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
5 Is Not Enough I like big brews Recipes Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 479	What about clorox wipes for workspace surface sanitation? I use them often and they are good for quick cleanups and surface prep, though a little on the expensive side. I also use lysol to sanitize the area around where I brew. Important to note though is not to allow contact with the actual fermenter & brewing equipment, and the flammability of the lysol spray.