No longer a skeptic on Oxyclean

[Buffman]

Many on HBT have praised Oxyclean and I was skeptical. No more. I soaked a nasty carboy, with dried krausen and other gunk (technical homebrewing term there) for a few hours in a weak Oxyclean solution. No scrubbing necessary, and everything just rinsed out. Amazing. Sure, it's about $10 for a tub, but you do not need to use much. Definitely worth it. Take if from a skeptic.

 

[The Pol]

Many on HBT have praised Oxyclean and I was skeptical. No more. I soaked a nasty carboy, with dried krausen and other gunk (technical homebrewing term there) for a few hours in a weak Oxyclean solution. No scrubbing necessary, and everything just rinsed out. Amazing. Sure, it's about $10 for a tub, but you do not need to use much. Definitely worth it. Take if from a skeptic.

I use SUN brand Oxygen Cleaner $1 per pound, works just as well.

 

[kanielb1]

I use SUN brand Oxygen Cleaner $1 per pound, works just as well.

Same here!!

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

I am just finishing up my first tub of oxyclean that I bought around 3 years ago, and I use it a lot. You just don't need to use much at all so it is well worth it.
Just make certain you rinse well. I do it three times with hot water.

 

[RunBikeBrew]

+1

The stuff works great. I've heard not to use it on aluminum kettles, though (supposedly removes oxide layer).

My only problem is that my wife keeps taking it for the laundry...

 

[chuckthebeerguy]

+1


My only problem is that my wife keeps taking it for the laundry...

That's not really a problem, think of her as your supplier, make sure it's on the grocery list

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

I also use it for sanitizing. About 1/2 scoop per gallon.

Some will argue that it is not FDA approved for that purpose, but it works for me.

I'd like to get it in bulk. It's really Sodium Percarbonate. Probably cheaper that way.

 

[JVD_X]

I personally don't care for Oxyclean but it may be because of my water - I have a hard time rinsing everything off... even with scalding hot water oxyclean always leaves a slick residue.

 

[conpewter]

I have soft water and oxyclean never leaves a white film, and rinses off with 2 or 3 rinses. I used it last night when I'd let blueberry juice dry on the counter.... Just put some powder on and lightly scrubbed with a wet paper towel (sort of made a paste). Works great! I of course use it for all the fermenters as well.

 

[Denny's Evil Concoctions]

If you use name brand oxiclean, it also has a water softener.

Oxifree clean does not. Most other brands do not. Not usre if that makes a diff for you JVD.

 

[broadbill]

I use SUN brand Oxygen Cleaner $1 per pound, works just as well.

Same here!

 

[JVD_X]

Well, my water is already very soft so I can't say what is happening. I have used oxyclean name brand and a knock-off (Harris Teeter).

Interestingly, I don't have the same issue with PBW so I have started using that exclusively.

 

[Homercidal]

I personally don't care for Oxyclean but it may be because of my water - I have a hard time rinsing everything off... even with scalding hot water oxyclean always leaves a slick residue.

I have found that I can get a white residue, even after heavy rinsing. I now follow up th eOxi soak with a quick rinse of star san, to neutralize that white stuff. Doesn't take much, and hopefully adds a bit of sanitation too.

 

[bernerbrau]

Many on HBT have praised Oxyclean and I was skeptical. No more. I soaked a nasty carboy, with dried krausen and other gunk (technical homebrewing term there) for a few hours in a weak Oxyclean solution. No scrubbing necessary, and everything just rinsed out. Amazing. Sure, it's about $10 for a tub, but you do not need to use much. Definitely worth it. Take if from a skeptic.

You're still a skeptic; you just got your proof

Also, Sun Oxygen Cleaner works every bit as well, and is dirt cheap.

 

[Tonedef131]

I'd like to get it in bulk. It's really Sodium Percarbonate. Probably cheaper that way.

If you find a place to get Sodium Percarbonate on the cheap send me a PM.

 

[bernerbrau]

If you find a place to get Sodium Percarbonate on the cheap send me a PM.

Hell, post a thread on it. People other than tonedef might be interested

 

[rico567]

I use PBW as a rule, because Oxi-Clean(™) will leave a white film on anything that goes into a solution of it for a prolonged (say, an hour) soak. This is due to our well water, which is extremely hard- just like I can't use it for brewing.

Where it doesn't matter, e.g., where I'm not soaking, of course one powdered percarbonate cleaner is pretty much like another. The generic brands at Dollar or Big Lots work fine.

 

[sean6247]

+1

The stuff works great. I've heard not to use it on aluminum kettles, though (supposedly removes oxide layer).

My only problem is that my wife keeps taking it for the laundry...

My wife would tell you that I keep taking the laundry Oxiclean for my brewing.

:rockin:

 

[bernerbrau]

I use PBW as a rule, because Oxi-Clean(™) will leave a white film on anything that goes into a solution of it for a prolonged (say, an hour) soak. This is due to our well water, which is extremely hard- just like I can't use it for brewing.

Where it doesn't matter, e.g., where I'm not soaking, of course one powdered percarbonate cleaner is pretty much like another. The generic brands at Dollar or Big Lots work fine.

The film is easily removed with a vinegar or Star-San rinse.

 

[The Pol]

I always rinse with Star San... becuase I have to sanitixe my fermentor, right?

 

[springer]

I like oxyclean free and I found it for 6.99 on sale in a 5 lb tub. I bought 3 should have bought more they don't seem to carry the 5er at the store anymore

 

[azscoob]

I use the SUN brand as well, works great and is indeed cheap, it was then stolen from my brew supplies to be used in the laundry by SWMBO, time for a trip to Walmart!

 

[Brutus Brewer]

I use SUN brand Oxygen Cleaner $1 per pound, works just as well.

Same here.

 

[z987k]

might want to check out places that sell janitorial supplies and such. Just ask about bulk sodium percarbonate.

 

[beach]

I'm a huge fan of the Oxy (cheap Sun brand) but I have very hard water. Add 1/2 cup of sodium carbonate (sold as Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda) to remove hardness & the white film is gone