I icu812 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 7, 2008 Messages 111 Reaction score 0 Jan 15, 2008 #1 Is it normal for the pails to stay a slight brown, Even though they are cleaned and sanitized? They have been getting lots of use, Mostly stouts and porters. Or should I try some diffrent cleaning methods?
Is it normal for the pails to stay a slight brown, Even though they are cleaned and sanitized? They have been getting lots of use, Mostly stouts and porters. Or should I try some diffrent cleaning methods?
EdWort Well-Known Member Joined Jul 14, 2006 Messages 11,896 Reaction score 471 Location Bee Cave, Texas Jan 15, 2008 #2 Try a couple day soak with Oxiclean. Other than that, keep them for your Stout & Porter fermenting.
david_42 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 8, 2005 Messages 25,581 Reaction score 195 Location Oak Grove Jan 15, 2008 #3 Once in a while, I'll bleach my buckets (every time after making blackberry cider).
Alamo_Beer Well-Known Member Joined Aug 8, 2006 Messages 2,436 Reaction score 16 Location Manor, Tx Jan 15, 2008 #4 What kind of sanitizer do you use? I've noticed you that my buckets have a tinge to them after using iodophor....
What kind of sanitizer do you use? I've noticed you that my buckets have a tinge to them after using iodophor....
EdWort Well-Known Member Joined Jul 14, 2006 Messages 11,896 Reaction score 471 Location Bee Cave, Texas Jan 15, 2008 #5 Alamo_Beer said: What kind of sanitizer do you use? I've noticed you that my buckets have a tinge to them after using iodophor.... Click to expand... Starsan. Works great, love the foam, and is septic safe!
Alamo_Beer said: What kind of sanitizer do you use? I've noticed you that my buckets have a tinge to them after using iodophor.... Click to expand... Starsan. Works great, love the foam, and is septic safe!