stevea1210
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I am curious if anyone knows how long 1 step stays effective as a sanitizer? I want to keep some in a spray bottle, but have been dumping it after each step, as I am not sure when it loses its effectiveness.
How long is one step effective?
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stevea1210
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shameless bump. Anyone?
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That's why I switched to starsan. The one step works by creating hydrogen peroxide which breaks down. One week probably if you keep it in a dark, cool place and the container is clean. The starsan I can test if it's still good with litmus paper.
Here is a good thread that discusses different sanitizers, and how "technically" Onestep isn't a sanitizer....Good info.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54932
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=54932
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I am still using bleach. Cheap and well, from my few brews seems okay.
But ya, I am heading towards Star San, just that my nearby home brew supply shop doesn't have it. Need to go to a further store for that.
But ya, I am heading towards Star San, just that my nearby home brew supply shop doesn't have it. Need to go to a further store for that.
solidghost said:
but it online. Williams has the HUGE bottle for like $13. makes like 240gal of sanitizer...an avg. brewer MIGHT use that much in 12 months.
the only thing I don't like about iodophor is the potential for staining...I'm hella messy.
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I used to use bleach/water... but I have alot of clothes now with white spots on them. I also HATE rinsing, and rinsing well, it is wasteful and time consuming. I bought the large bottle of Star San and I figure that I can get 33 brew sessons of cleanser out of it. IT SAVES TIME!
Pol,
remember, Star-san can stay active for weeks/months, and only needs 30 seconds of being wet to work.
thus 1 gallon of star-san could easily sanitize all your equipment, for a month. if you brew every week, you might get 130 batches of beer done before the bottle is empty.
its hellaciously economical.
remember, Star-san can stay active for weeks/months, and only needs 30 seconds of being wet to work.
thus 1 gallon of star-san could easily sanitize all your equipment, for a month. if you brew every week, you might get 130 batches of beer done before the bottle is empty.
its hellaciously economical.
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I know someone that would know the answer...The manufacturer.
http://www.ecologiccleansers.com/faq.html
http://www.ecologiccleansers.com/faq.html
stevea1210
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Austinhomebrew said:
Thanks, AHB. That was the link I was looking for. I think I may try star san next.
I haven't had any issues with one step, but star san gets some rave reviews. I just have to finish off this 5lb container of one step first.
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