B-Brite cleaner - 27 years old
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Cleaner, but I don't think the manufacturer ever tried to get it approved as a sanitizer...
https://bsghandcraft.com/b-brite-cleanser-8-oz
B-BRITE™ is an eco-friendly cleaner that uses sodium percarbonate and sodium carbonate to remove stains, beerstone and other fermentation residues. It contains no chlorine (contrast C-BRITE™) and no disulfites (contrast sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite). While it is not a sanitizer or disinfectant, B-BRITE™ has moderate antimicrobial properties that are beneficial in fermentation settings. It is safe to use on all materials.
I would be suspicious about effectivity with it being caked that solidly...
Cheers!
https://bsghandcraft.com/b-brite-cleanser-8-oz
B-BRITE™ is an eco-friendly cleaner that uses sodium percarbonate and sodium carbonate to remove stains, beerstone and other fermentation residues. It contains no chlorine (contrast C-BRITE™) and no disulfites (contrast sodium metabisulfite and potassium metabisulfite). While it is not a sanitizer or disinfectant, B-BRITE™ has moderate antimicrobial properties that are beneficial in fermentation settings. It is safe to use on all materials.
I would be suspicious about effectivity with it being caked that solidly...
Cheers!
The first commenter says he has used it like a sanitizer but rinses after with tap water and has done a lot of beer like this. B-Brite Cleanser 8 oz.
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I'm sure you can still use it for cleaning some equipment. It has become hard due to it being hygroscopic, then solidified. Just break a chunk off and dissolve in hot water.
Instead of Sodium Silicate, the modern day version of B-Brite now uses Sodium Percarbonate, often sold as Oxiclean or one of the cheaper generics. The Percarbonate contains a loosely bound oxygen atom that releases when dissolved and helps kill biofilms, dirt and such. Oxygen has (non-chlorine) bleaching capabilities.
The Sodium Silicate component gives it a lot more cleaning power, especially in hot water.
This old B-Brite product you've got is actually much closer to Five Stars' "PBW" (Powdered Brewery Wash), than the modern day version of it.
One tablespoon per gallon makes a fairly strong detergent for cleaning equipment, fermenters, kegs, etc. If not too dirty it could be salvaged (recaptured) and stored for subsequent use. For long soaks use 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons.
You can make your own (homemade) PBW using 70% Sodium Percarbonate (Oxiclean or some generic brand) plus 30% Sodium MetaSilicate, aka TSP/90, available in hardware stores.
Instead of Sodium Silicate, the modern day version of B-Brite now uses Sodium Percarbonate, often sold as Oxiclean or one of the cheaper generics. The Percarbonate contains a loosely bound oxygen atom that releases when dissolved and helps kill biofilms, dirt and such. Oxygen has (non-chlorine) bleaching capabilities.
The Sodium Silicate component gives it a lot more cleaning power, especially in hot water.
This old B-Brite product you've got is actually much closer to Five Stars' "PBW" (Powdered Brewery Wash), than the modern day version of it.
One tablespoon per gallon makes a fairly strong detergent for cleaning equipment, fermenters, kegs, etc. If not too dirty it could be salvaged (recaptured) and stored for subsequent use. For long soaks use 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons.
You can make your own (homemade) PBW using 70% Sodium Percarbonate (Oxiclean or some generic brand) plus 30% Sodium MetaSilicate, aka TSP/90, available in hardware stores.
