Your old buckets have probably developed scratches over the years that can harbor bacteria.
These buckets work well but aren't built to last. You can use Clorox if you like, but it won't fix the scratches and wear.
If they are #7 plastic buckets, I would retire them and use them for storage. New buckets are very cheap.
Don't use Clorox on SS or any metal.
You can use it on Glass or PET all you want, just rinse very well.
You can use unscented bleach to clean stains from a bucket. Follow the directions on the jug for sanitizing. When there are visible streaks of heavier stain these are scratches. When there are scratches it is better to replace than try to clean.Can I use Clorox without having to ruin future brews?
Can I use Clorox without having to ruin future brews?
Wtf, that sounds actually really smart. Thanks!For the past year or two I have been using food-grade trash can liners. Its like a new bucket every time. On top of that, cleanup is a breeze.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY5XX96/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
For the past year or two I have been using food-grade trash can liners. Its like a new bucket every time. On top of that, cleanup is a breeze.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY5XX96/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
Can I use Clorox without having to ruin future brews?
From the DOW (manufacturer) website:I haven't seen anywhere that trash can liners are food safe, but hopefully I'm wrong. In the description it says they are made from Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) which some plastic films seem to be made. Could you show us where using liners like that would be food safe? It would be awesome if it is the case.
There shouldn't be anything in your bucket that can't be killed with just hot water. HDPE buckets can take boiling water but even water at 160 should kill everything. Dump the hot water in, let it set for a minute, dump it to the next bucket. Repeat until all buckets are done.
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