Oh boy, my grain bag is moldy. O_O

[Auspice]

Is it safe to run my grain bag and hop socks through the washer and dryer or something to clean them off or is there something else I can use and just toss these? Sadly, there isn't a homebrew shop within an hour of where I live so I can't just run to a LHBS and pick up new ones.

I'm assuming I'm just going to want to pitch them but I don't know what to use instead. lol

 

[springer]

just soak it in Oxiclean and a little bleach or go to HD/Lowe's and buy a 5 gallon paint strainer bag

 

[Auspice]

I've got them in my sink with some bleach; should I do anything else or just let them soak for a while? Will the stains come out?

 

[scinerd3000]

if it doesn't you can always run to the hardware store for paint strainer bags

 

[Auspice]

Fair enough, I'll probably just make a trip downtown and pick up a few just to save me the headache. For future reference, how should I clean the grain bags when I'm done and where should I store them so they don't get moldy?

 

[springer]

rinse them well and hang them to dry the mold is from the sugar and from being damp

 

[Auspice]

Awesome, time to brew my Irish Red.

 

[scinerd3000]

i can never seem to get all the grain out when wet but once they dry, the grain should come out very easily...

 

[beerkrump]

Mold needs moisture. My hop & grain bag cleaning is rinse, dry, shake, throw in laundry, and drip dry.

 

[fratermus]

Is it safe to run my grain bag and hop socks through the washer and dryer or something to clean them off or is there something else I can use and just toss these?

If they are cotton and not synthetic, you could pressure cook them and be assured of their sterility. I don't know about flavor contributions made by the (now dead) mold.

This is a reminder to onlookers to always rinse and airdry bags/socks after use.

 

[david_42]

I run mine through the laundry. Doesn't get out all of the stains, but I figure whatever is still there isn't moving.