I know this subject has been discussed before. Thought with the current health issues going around. Why not discuss how well or at all if food grade sanitizers wipe out virus and bacteria cells on surfaces.
There is some info online about surface sanitizers such as Star San and Iodophor ability to kill virus and bacteria cells. There are also several posts that these sanitizers are designed to wipe out mold and wild yeast cells only.
What about mixing up a stronger batch? How about mixing a single batch of multiple surface sanitizers (Star San and Iodophor together)?
As home brewers, most of us have large quantities of these chemicals at home and maybe could use them to sanitize counters, door knobs, appliance handles, etc... during the recent health concern that is unfolding around us. Being a germaphobe is a good thing while brewing. I am letting my inner germaphobe out of the closet lately in my daily life.
There is some info online about surface sanitizers such as Star San and Iodophor ability to kill virus and bacteria cells. There are also several posts that these sanitizers are designed to wipe out mold and wild yeast cells only.
What about mixing up a stronger batch? How about mixing a single batch of multiple surface sanitizers (Star San and Iodophor together)?
As home brewers, most of us have large quantities of these chemicals at home and maybe could use them to sanitize counters, door knobs, appliance handles, etc... during the recent health concern that is unfolding around us. Being a germaphobe is a good thing while brewing. I am letting my inner germaphobe out of the closet lately in my daily life.