I'm a new homebrewer, and I think I'm already addicted.
I'm about 48 hours away from cooking my first batch up, and I am getting a little nervous about the cleaning aspect of it. I have been trying to go somewhat light on the expenses for the first few months. I've had to use craigslist a bit for items and while I feel comfortable with them, I am also one of those people that believes clean kitchens equal clean and better food. As a homebrewer, I want to make sure that I have my items in the best shape possible.
Can anyone provide me a list of "must haves" for cleaning my equipment?
As a total noob and not knowing most of these things, I am hoping to break this out by equipment -
Thanks in advance for helping me!
I'm about 48 hours away from cooking my first batch up, and I am getting a little nervous about the cleaning aspect of it. I have been trying to go somewhat light on the expenses for the first few months. I've had to use craigslist a bit for items and while I feel comfortable with them, I am also one of those people that believes clean kitchens equal clean and better food. As a homebrewer, I want to make sure that I have my items in the best shape possible.
Can anyone provide me a list of "must haves" for cleaning my equipment?
As a total noob and not knowing most of these things, I am hoping to break this out by equipment -
Steel Kettle - Can put in my dishwasher or clean with dish soap? (I have an Aluminum pot. I'm not worried at all about the gray/black colors. I use aluminum pots for other things and I like them)
Carboy - Carboy/Bottle Jet Cleaner, Dish Soap & C-Brite Sanitizer? Carboy Extended Brush
Fermenting Bucket - Dishwash Soap, C-Brite Sanitizer?
Sanke Type D Keg Tap - NO idea how to clean this?
Sanke Pony Kegs - C-Brite Sanitizer? What else?
Carboy - Carboy/Bottle Jet Cleaner, Dish Soap & C-Brite Sanitizer? Carboy Extended Brush
Fermenting Bucket - Dishwash Soap, C-Brite Sanitizer?
Sanke Type D Keg Tap - NO idea how to clean this?
Sanke Pony Kegs - C-Brite Sanitizer? What else?
Thanks in advance for helping me!