Old Carboys

[browning348]

I found some one gal Carboys at a thrift store a few weeks back that were too cheap not to buy. The problem is they have a lot of build up and gunk on the inside. I've soaked and washed and rinsed and scrubbed but there are some places that won't come clean. Any ides?

 

[winewitted]

I found some one gal Carboys at a thrift store a few weeks back that were too cheap not to buy. The problem is they have a lot of build up and gunk on the inside. I've soaked and washed and rinsed and scrubbed but there are some places that won't come clean. Any ides?

I would try De-Solv-it. They have a regular version, and another version called Contractor's Solvent which is pure solvent. The latter is made to dissolve adhesives, caulk, silicone, and a bunch of other stuff. If that cant get it out, then maybe the stuff is etched into the glass and you shouldnt use it at all.

 

[browning348]

I would try De-Solv-it. They have a regular version, and another version called Contractor's Solvent which is pure solvent. The latter is made to dissolve adhesives, caulk, silicone, and a bunch of other stuff. If that cant get it out, then maybe the stuff is etched into the glass and you shouldnt use it at all.

Is this sold at home improvement stores?

 

[Terek]

Use some powdered brewers wash or PBW. It gets all kinds of crap out. Oxy clean works well too

 

[browning348]

I've got oxy clean. I'll try that.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

24 hr soak in unscented Oxyclean & then a blast from the jet:
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/jet-bottle-washer.html
Regards, GF.

 

[podz]

Don't **** around, just use acetone and be done with it.

 

[Kirkwooder]

If none of the above works for you, you can put a couple cups of sand into the carboy and shake the shot out of it. If you need to you can add some water and a little dish soap. It works pretty good.

 

[TeeJo]

Sort out the KIND of gunk first, then choose a suitable weapon for it.

Acetone will work for tar and glue residue, but not so much for lime and mineral deposits or rust stains from, say, having been used as a terrarium planter, or multi-generations of accumulated beer stone, as two examples.

See if you can scrape any of it loose with a stick or such tool. ID the stuff, then work from there.

TeeJo

 

[Mismost]

if it is lime or mineral, I would try plain old cheap vinegar.