how to clean

[GeneDaniels1963]

I had a brew go bad, strong vinegar, low ABV. I need to dump and clean the rest of the bottles before using again, a handfull of large swing tops. What is the best way to ensure they don't carry the infection over to the next bottling?

And by the way, I don't have an automatic dishwasher, do them all by hand.

 

[TheMadKing]

I had a brew go bad, strong vinegar, low ABV. I need to dump and clean the rest of the bottles before using again, a handfull of large swing tops. What is the best way to ensure they don't carry the infection over to the next bottling?

And by the way, I don't have an automatic dishwasher, do them all by hand.

Soak them all in a 10% bleach solution. I rarely advocate for bleach except when you have an infection like that.

After the soak, rinse them thoroughly, and then let them air dry THOROUGHLY. Then wash with PBW and sanitize with starsan like normal

 

[GeneDaniels1963]

Sounds like a good protocol. Thanks!