Homemade PBW Recipe

[Stealthcruiser]

Hey guys, can I swap the oxygen clean for the oxiclean versatile? Thanks

Unscented Oxy-Clean or equivalent dollar store brand, WalMart, Seventh Generation, etc......

Methinks that "sodium percarbonate" is the active ingredient you seek.


Have you read through the thread?
'Cause it's all in there!...

 

[iskra092]

No, I dont know how to read

 

[EcuPirate07]

I'm sure this was covered. But how much are you guys using per 5 gallons to clean with?

 

[iskra092]

I'm sure this was covered. But how much are you guys using per 5 gallons to clean with?

About 1oz per gallon it looks like. I just tried it on 70+ bottles, let them soak over night and it worked well. If you have a cup that came with your oxygen cleaner, about every line is about 1 weighed ounce.

 

[brewprint]

I'm sure this was covered. But how much are you guys using per 5 gallons to clean with?

I put around 2 tablespoons in a sink full.

I put about the same in when I fill my kegs half full of water.

It's the small scoop that came with my oxiclean versatile small container with the twist lid. It's the same size that came with the costco oxo brite too. 2 or 2 1/2 of those. I don't think it's critical.

The stronger would probably require less time on a soak.

 

[EcuPirate07]

Appreciate it guys I do still have my oxiclean versatile scoop so I'll roll with that.

 

[jimmypop13]

We may have to start looking for a replacement for the seventh generation dishwasher detergent powder. I went to Walmart and Target yesterday and neither had any, just the individual packs. Luckily Amazon came through for me but it makes me wonder if it may be getting phased out

 

[Stealthcruiser]

We may have to start looking for a replacement for the seventh generation dishwasher detergent powder. I went to Walmart and Target yesterday and neither had any, just the individual packs. Luckily Amazon came through for me but it makes me wonder if it may be getting phased out

Ask them, they said they'd love to her from you!

https://www.seventhgeneration.com/

 

[brewprint]

We may have to start looking for a replacement for the seventh generation dishwasher detergent powder. I went to Walmart and Target yesterday and neither had any, just the individual packs. Luckily Amazon came through for me but it makes me wonder if it may be getting phased out

Amazon says that it's an Amazon exclusive. There's a possibility that Amazon will be the only place to get it.

It's an add on item for less than $6. It's a good price.

 

[shemp]

But you have to "add on" to get that price. Sometimes a royal pia.

 

[brewprint]

Or you can just buy $25 worth of that stuff and get the free shipping. It would make a lot of this stuff!

 

[iskra092]

We may have to start looking for a replacement for the seventh generation dishwasher detergent powder. I went to Walmart and Target yesterday and neither had any, just the individual packs. Luckily Amazon came through for me but it makes me wonder if it may be getting phased out

Found the 45oz box at Ralphs, just FYI.

 

[jimmypop13]

But you have to "add on" to get that price. Sometimes a royal pia.

Yup. I added some canned dog food and some batteries to get there

 

[Singletrack]

I added some canned dog food and some batteries...

No, the recipe clearly prohibits canned dog food. How are you going to clean anything with that? Batteries are a smart addition though.

 

[EcuPirate07]

Found the 45oz box at Ralphs, just FYI.

I have no idea where Ralph lives......

 

[Stealthcruiser]

I have no idea where Ralph lives......

He likes it this way........

 

[Bigdaddyale]

I have no idea where Ralph lives......

328 Chauncey St.

 

[behindthetimes]

I mix one 3ish lb container of oxyclean free with 1 3ish lb box of 7th gen. I mix them well, don't add anything else. I've been using this for years, it cleans and rinses just as well as PBW. My water is moderately hard. TSP or metasilicate might be a chelator or sequestering agent or something like that, but the citric acid in the 7th gen seems to be enough to work just as well for me for that purpose. Love this stuff.

 

[Jwin]

I have no idea where Ralph lives......

He likes it this way........

328 Chauncey St.

Ha!!!
Ralphs=Kroger
Carl's Jr/Hardee's thing...

 

[iskra092]

Ha!!!
Ralphs=Kroger
Carl's Jr/Hardee's thing...

East coasters

 

[02fx4dude]

Anybody know if these two are the same product?

I've been using the second one for a few years now for this concoction. Purchased some last week and it arrived as the first pic. Not sure if it's the same.

 

[EcuPirate07]

Anybody know if these two are the same product?

I've been using the second one for a few years now for this concoction. Purchased some last week and it arrived as the first pic. Not sure if it's the same.

Same, just sexy new image marketing

 

[02fx4dude]

Same, just sexy new image marketing

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[zman_]

Anyone have a good online (or in central MA) source for generic oxiclean free alternative? I've checked most of the dollar stores/similar retailers in the area and haven't found anything and just wondering if there is a cheaper alternative to oxiclean free. Thanks!

 

[TexasWine]

Anyone have a good online (or in central MA) source for generic oxiclean free alternative? I've checked most of the dollar stores/similar retailers in the area and haven't found anything and just wondering if there is a cheaper alternative to oxiclean free. Thanks!

Earth Friendly Products Oxo-Brite, Non-Chlorine Powder Bleach, 3.2 Pounds (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TF9530/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[zman_]

Earth Friendly Products Oxo-Brite, Non-Chlorine Powder Bleach, 3.2 Pounds (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TF9530/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Thanks for the link! I am currently trying to wrangle up support in the local community to split a 70# batch of DIY PBW (final cost of $1.77/#) but if that falls through, I may revert back to making a smaller batch just for my self and, if so, that link will be very helpful!

 

[jtratcliff]

Anyone have a good online (or in central MA) source for generic oxiclean free alternative? I've checked most of the dollar stores/similar retailers in the area and haven't found anything and just wondering if there is a cheaper alternative to oxiclean free. Thanks!

Do you have any Kroger affiliated supermarkets? The Kroger brand oxygen cleaner is about half the price of Oxiclean....

 

[zman_]

Do you have any Kroger affiliated supermarkets? The Kroger brand oxygen cleaner is about half the price of Oxiclean....

Unfortunately no, none of those stores around here. I've checked the local dollar stores, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, etc - nothing. No Cosco local, just BJs which only sells Oxi Versatile (not free) and nothing else that I can find that would be a good substitute locally.

I priced out the recipe buying everything from amazon/ebay in bulk and it comes out to ~$2/# if I make ~60#, $2.50/# if I make 30# which isn't terrible, but I might need some friends to split it with.

 

[BrunDog]

Publix (Florida) has Oxiclean Versatile Free 3lb for $8. That's pretty good I think, cheaper than Amazon.

 

[soccerdad]

Unfortunately no, none of those stores around here. I've checked the local dollar stores, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, etc - nothing. No Cosco local, just BJs which only sells Oxi Versatile (not free) and nothing else that I can find that would be a good substitute locally.

I priced out the recipe buying everything from amazon/ebay in bulk and it comes out to ~$2/# if I make ~60#, $2.50/# if I make 30# which isn't terrible, but I might need some friends to split it with.

Walmart has a powdered oxy branded by ALL .. 3.25 lb. Can't recall the price. Made by Sun who used to sell the 96 oz tub at Wally's. Free & clear.