Bucket fermenter storage post brew

[Sepanik1986]

So, I have read somewhere that storing a fermenter with a dilution of bleach and water after fermentation was complete was a good way to go. I thought this sounded crazy and was wondering what everyone else does for their plastic buckets.

 

[RhodySeth]

I soak it with Oxy for a couple hours, rinse it out and then store it in the basement with various brewing tools and things inside.

 

[flars]

Rinse, including disassemble spigot for cleaning, let dry and then store upside down resting on lid.

I wouldn't leave bleach in a plastic bucket. Plastic absorbs odors.

 

[dk21]

I mix up a few gallons of PBW and let it, along with everything else that needs to be cleaned soak in it for about a half hour. I then dip a soft cloth in the PBW and gently wipe the sides of the bucket above the water line. After that, I rinse everything out well and allow to dry before storing.