oxyclean

[robbyice1]

does it work worth a damn? I have only every used PBW in the past on all of my brewing gear. I love to sprinkle some into carboys to get the gunk freed up.

Im thinking of switching. oxyclean as good?

 

[iijakii]

I've used both and had good results with both. Soaking a carboy for a couple+ hours with either has always done the trick for me.

 

[Invertalon]

I use it to clean my bottles and carboy after use... I let the carboy soak for 10mins or so and it came out spotless. Wonderful cleaner.

 

[blaster_54738]

You can make your own version of PBW by mixing oxi clean and TSP/90. Just google homemade PBW there are tones of threads about it

 

[grizzly2378]

I used Oxiclean exclusively for my carboys and bottles. Works just as well as PBW in my experience and much cheaper.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Oxyclean = good

 

[TasunkaWitko]

You can make your own version of PBW by mixing oxi clean and TSP/90....

50/50 mix?

 

[JonM]

70 grams oxyclean, 30 grams TSP90, dissolve in 3 gallons of warm water.

 

[TasunkaWitko]

Thanks!

 

[FloppyKnockers]

 

[soccerdad]

another oxi testimony

http://wn.com/oxy_clean_parody

 

[soccerdad]

another oxi testimony

http://wn.com/oxy_clean_parody

hmm .. how does one delete a duplicate post ??

 

[FloppyKnockers]

 

[Jim311]

Maybe I used the wrong kind but early on in my brewing "career" I tried it because I heard it removed labels. So I soaked bottles in the stuff for an extended period of time but then all the bottles were coated with a white sandy substance that was a real pain to remove. So I don't use it anymore. I use bleach, at John Palmer's recommended dilution, 15ML per gallon of water. Works great, is no rinse, and sanitizes like you'd expect bleach to. Available in your laundry room.

 

[Shooter]

Works great, is no rinse, and sanitizes like you'd expect bleach to. Available in your laundry room.

Sure, but Oxyclean is a cleaner, while bleach is a sanitizer.

 

[FloppyKnockers]

Maybe I used the wrong kind but early on in my brewing "career" I tried it because I heard it removed labels.

An hour or two soak in water with a few tablespoons of baking soda does the trick for me. More stubborn labels might take a bit longer.

 

[Jim311]

An hour or two soak in water with a few tablespoons of baking soda does the trick for me. More stubborn labels might take a bit longer.

What I learned from the experience is that there are just some labels that ain't coming off without a fight, and you're better off chucking them in the recycle bin.

 

[CGish]

Maybe I used the wrong kind but early on in my brewing "career" I tried it because I heard it removed labels. So I soaked bottles in the stuff for an extended period of time but then all the bottles were coated with a white sandy substance that was a real pain to remove.

I had this happen once when I mixed a fresh batch with hot water, put the bottles to delabel in the hot mixture, and then forgot about them until the next day. They were covered in a white film I never could get off. I have found that a hot mixture only needs 10-15 minutes to remove labels. A cold mixture takes a little longer, but it is safe to leave bottles in overnight. It is the change in temperature from hot to cold that seems to create the film.

 

[eadavis80]

Oxy Clean the only cleaner I've ever used in nearly 2 years of this hobby.

 

[AQUILAS]

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but be sure to use unscented oxiclean. The tub of oxiclean that I have is called Oxiclean Free.

I have used it in my fermenter buckets and I use it primarily to delabel and clean bottles. The glued labels slide right off and the painted on labels get 'softened' enough to scrub off with a wool brush.

 

[brew_darrymore]

I had this happen once when I mixed a fresh batch with hot water, put the bottles to delabel in the hot mixture, and then forgot about them until the next day. They were covered in a white film I never could get off. I have found that a hot mixture only needs 10-15 minutes to remove labels. A cold mixture takes a little longer, but it is safe to leave bottles in overnight. It is the change in temperature from hot to cold that seems to create the film.

I soak my glass carboys in hot Oxiclean Free solution for a no-scrub cleaning. Within a few hours all dried-up gunk falls off to the bottom.

The white film some users experienced could easily be removed by spraying the bottles/carboy with some Starsan or plain white vinegar solution.

 

[ncbrewer]

The generic (dollar store, etc.) version works, too.

 

[menerdari]

Sure, but Oxyclean is a cleaner, while bleach is a sanitizer.

Technically Oxyclean is a sanitizer, it produces hydrogen peroxide.
It is not considered a sanitizer for food industry purposes because it requires longer contact time.
I found it funny that is was listed as an approved sanitizer (among other things)for a new carboy I bought not long ago.
I still stick with Star San though and use Oxyclean for cleaning.

 

[Shooter]

I still stick with Star San though and use Oxyclean for cleaning.

Yes, which is what most people do. Technically the bleach used in my original quote is also a cleaner, but not at the concentration levels he was talking about. Hell, WATER is a cleaner in the sense that it will often, alone with no further mechanical action, loosen dried particles on my dishware, but that doesn't mean I don't still put them in the dishwasher afterwards.

 

[CGish]

I soak my glass carboys in hot Oxiclean Free solution for a no-scrub cleaning. Within a few hours all dried-up gunk falls off to the bottom.

The white film some users experienced could easily be removed by spraying the bottles/carboy with some Starsan or plain white vinegar solution.

Neither fresh oxiclean nor starsan worked for me, but I did not try vinegar. Next time I'll know. Hope I don't ever need the knowledge, but I am glad to have it!

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Neither fresh oxiclean nor starsan worked for me, but I did not try vinegar. Next time I'll know. Hope I don't ever need the knowledge, but I am glad to have it!

If you can't get some gunk off a piece of equipment... soak it in vinegar. Works amazing on stainless too.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

OT:

The key is Oxyclean "Free". If you use the regular stuff, including what's sold in dollar stores, it takes a lot of rinsing to get that damn orange smell to go away.



But I guess if you're brewing a Belgian... lol!

 

[Skep18]

Long time user of OxyClean Free. Never had an issue.

Warm water and a scoop to the "1" mark.
Let it stand for at least a few hours (I often leave it for days).
A light scrub if you want for some stubborn stuff.
Rinse it out.
You're good!

I've never had an issue with residue. My guess is people may be using a larger amount of OxyClean. If you mix it too concentrated it can be a pain to get the soapy-ness off but can be done nonetheless through excessive rinsing.

 

[blaster_54738]

50/50 mix?

As stated earlier it's a 7/3 ratio. I mix it up in small batches, 7oz oxi to 3oz TSP90

 

[ThomasPaine]

Maybe I used the wrong kind but early on in my brewing "career" I tried it because I heard it removed labels. So I soaked bottles in the stuff for an extended period of time but then all the bottles were coated with a white sandy substance that was a real pain to remove. So I don't use it anymore. I use bleach, at John Palmer's recommended dilution, 15ML per gallon of water. Works great, is no rinse, and sanitizes like you'd expect bleach to. Available in your laundry room.

A very short rinse with star San will remove any leftover oxyclean residue