Igloo Cooler Mash Tun Cleaning

[awiens]

As a new user of cooler mash tuns, I have a potentially silly question: how do I get any stuck grain out from under the edge of the false bottom? I have a few pieces stuck. Thanks for humoring me.

 

[jmh286]

I normally just soak mine overnight in PBW

 

[PeteNMA]

Lift up the false bottom slightly and wash it out with a hose?

 

[wiggybrewer]

Just remove it. clean it off and screw it back on. No problem.

 

[Schol-R-LEA]

I actually remove my false bottom between uses, and clean it separately. Having failed to do so on one occasion, I have no desire to meet the kind of sour mess I had that next brew day.

I am a bit concerned about it scratching up the sides of the cooler, though, especially since it doesn't quite fit it neatly, instead being wedged in a bit above the floor of the cooler and often with a pronounced tilt. While scratching is unlikely to cause serious issues - it is hot-side equipment, after all - I don't want it to lower it's longevity.

 

[conpewter]

I'd just remove the false bottom to rinse it out, and wash it. I wouldn't worry about scratches. Mine has lots of scratches from spoons but no longevity issues yet.