What do you use to clean your keggle?

[rorichmond]

I just had the top cut out of my keg. Now I need to clean up the dust, metal shavings, and general residue on the keg. What are you guys using to clean your kegs before you boil in them? I don't need to buff it until it shines, just make sure it's clean.


Thanks,

Rob

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

If you can find Cascade Automatic Dishwashing powder that stuff has a good mix of enzymes intended for stainless steel.

Otherwise,

Bar Keepers Friend = Oxalic Acid which will repair (given a week after cleaning) any damage to the passive layer.

Oxyclean for general cleaning or PBW.

I also use Cascade Complete for light cleaning between brews and PBW or Oxyclean for periodic heavy cleaning.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I use oxyclean and hot water. A long handled pot scrubber from the kitchen for tough stains and crud. Rinse with clean water.

On brew day, I hit it with starsan, just to make sure.

 

[Anthony_Lopez]

aside from the acidic characteristics of star san, why else are you using it on your keggle "just to be sure"??

 

[Battery_BreweryNJ]

Before I even started to use my keggle I was told to 1st boil 1gallon of white vinagar with 4 gallons of water for a hour to kill off any prior bacteria. Then clean and sanitize.

 

[WOP31]

I don't see why you would need to sanitize your kettle, but the best cleaner I have found to date, is Bar Keepers Friend. It even has taken the discoloration off of the skirt on the bottom of the kettle.

 

[missing link]

I find that a long handled brush meant for cleaning tires works great in my keggle. It has very stiff white bristles. Most everything comes off with the brush and water. A little oxi-clean soak and I'm good to go.

 

[EdWort]

I fill my 20 gallon Blingmann boilermaker to the brim with water, heat it to 150 degrees and add PBW. I let it soak for 30 minutes, then I drain the hot pbw and clean kegs with it. Works like a charm.

 

[Mayday99]

I fill my 20 gallon Blingmann boilermaker to the brim with water, heat it to 150 degrees and add PBW. I let it soak for 30 minutes, then I drain the hot pbw and clean kegs with it. Works like a charm.

Hey Ed, I know this is an old post, but this sounds like a great idea. How much PBW do you use on a 20 gallon pot? Do you find the heat makes a noticeable difference?

I normally use 6-7 heaping table spoons and hot (~130) tap water on my kegs and then leave over night.