oxyclean question

[emccarthy25]

I've been reading that oxyclean free is a commonly used(inexpensive) cleaner. Unfortunatly, I can't find the 'free' in my area. Would it be detrimental to use the regular oxyclean versatile(non-free)?

 

[heyjaffy]

I've been using the standard scented stuff for over a year without any perceptable issues. Anything I use it on gets followed up with a good rinse and sanitizing bath (star san)

 

[Dan]

I've used the scented stuff and it didn't seem to impart any flavor but oxyclean is expensive. If there is a dollar store nearby check there. I bought 16 oz of what is called "Awesome Oxygen" base cleaner for 75 cents, it's unscented and contains sodium percarbonate and sodium carbonate. The same thing used in Oxyclean.

 

[Wreck99]

I've used both non-free and free Oxyclean without issue.

 

[bribo179]

Do you have a sams club nearby? You can check their website. That is where I get mine.

 

[emccarthy25]

Hmm, I will have to look ito the dollar stores in my area. As far as sams club, there is one, but too far for it to be worthwhile to get a membership

 

[dbhokie]

+1 to not using brand name oxyclean. We get generic, much cheaper equally effective at de-labeling and de-gluing. You should be able to find some at Kroger, Wal-Mart, Target, or any number of places.

 

[bribo179]

I've had problems with genetic oxyclean leaving residue that is hard to remove. That maybe due to my local water. I haven't had any problems with name brand.

 

[Calichusetts]

NO issues...bought the largest size when I started brewing, realized it was the normal brand after I used it...going to use it until its done. I'm not planning on switching unless its cheaper or the same price.

But you should rinse it very well

 

[bad67z]

You may also find the "free" formula of Oxiclean @ Target. That is where I purchase mine locally.

 

[Rbeckett]

Got my Oxy Free at Wally world for about 7 bucks. I think it was a 4 Lb tub. I'll be using that for a while. I also have PBW and Star-san so I got cleaning and sanitizing covered 100%. I'm a clean freak so I tend to go overboard with my sanitation practices since I am prone to catching infections anyway. Just a thought or two from the fringe.
Bob

 

[Fennis]

You should check Wal-Mart or K-Mart out for Sun Oxygen Cleaner. Its about half the price for the same amount, its unscented, and it cleans just as well as Oxy.

I am not sure if you have a Big Lots near you, but I've found they are the cheapest around for Sun in my area.

 

[Grumpybumpy]

To save money, you really don't need to use as much as they recommend. I use about a quarter of a scoop or less for most things and I've been using the same tub for 13 batches with still some left to spare