Plastic Fermentor Cleaning

NorthRiverS · Aug 10, 2010

Brewers,

I noticed after cleaning my plastic fermenting bucket that it smelled significantly like beer. Doesn't seem good for future brews. Is there a better way to clean the bucket?

Replies appreciated.

Thanks

NRS

TipsyDragon · Aug 10, 2010

how did you clean your bucket?

wyzazz · Aug 10, 2010

Give it an overnight soak with Hot Oxiclean Free or PBW. No scrubbing with a brush, but you can wipe it with a rag. It will retain some of the smell & color of the previous beer but it's nothing to worry about.

NorthRiverS · Aug 10, 2010

Dragon,

Just rinsed with water and wiped with a soft sponge..... No soap.

NRS

Shooter · Aug 10, 2010

I'd soak it with Oxiclean, but my buckets always have a smell to them. It doesn't seem to have an effect on later brews.

Cpt_Kirks · Aug 10, 2010

Shooter said:
I'd soak it with Oxiclean, but my buckets always have a smell to them. It doesn't seem to have an effect on later brews.

Yeah, beer does tend to smell like beer.

If the bucket is clean, and has no scratches, you are probably good to go.

AndrewGWU · Aug 10, 2010

I oxiclean them as well and haven't had any issues.

TipsyDragon · Aug 10, 2010

NorthRiverS said:
Dragon,

Just rinsed with water and wiped with a soft sponge..... No soap.

NRS

yea. as others have said thats not going to cut it. you need PBW or Oxyclean.

Shooter · Aug 10, 2010

Cpt_Kirks said:
Yeah, beer does tend to smell like beer.

That it does sir! :mug:

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