Tried OxiClean Tonight

[jzal8]

Holy Crap! I can't believe that OxiClean cleaned my whole damn better bottle without me having to scrub or anything. I should have never waited so long to get this stuff.

A suggestion to anyone who has not used OxiClean before, try it!

A question to those of you who do use it, is it safe/effective to use it on my stove top?

 

[Soulive]

+1...love the OC

 

[5 Is Not Enough]

"oxygen cleaners" are a key cleaner in any brewhouse. You can also use the less expensive generic cleaners(I do) or the Oxy free (no dyes, perfumes...). I see a big difference when I use hot water than cool, but you can't dump really hot water into glass.

 

[dilligas2u]

A must to take off old labels too

 

[bigjohnmilford]

A must to take off old labels too

+1 best method to get off labels a 30 minute soak and they just fall right off.

 

[Melana]

+1 best method to get off labels a 30 minute soak and they just fall right off.

+1... I don't want to remember life before Oxyclean!

 

[Yooper]

Holy Crap! I can't believe that OxiClean cleaned my whole damn better bottle without me having to scrub or anything. I should have never waited so long to get this stuff.

A suggestion to anyone who has not used OxiClean before, try it!

A question to those of you who do use it, is it safe/effective to use it on my stove top?

I use it on mine- but I guess it depends what kind of stove top you have! It's pretty safe to use on anything- you can use it in laundry to remove stains, on appliances, counters, etc. It's awesome stuff!

 

[rdwj]

It's great for pet stains on carpet too. My dog had an yacked all over white carpeting in my living room and the stain looked pretty bad. OxyClean took it out - no problem!

 

[Funkenjaeger]

I'm a big fan of oxiclean but I'm a bit paranoid about rinsing it. IIRC, one person related their story of having a bunch of bad batches in a row with an off-flavor, and they finally figured out that it was due to oxiclean residue in the fermenter, even despite a reasonable amount of rinsing. Since then, I always look at the inside of my better bottles after being rinsed and dried, and there is often a bit of a film - but not sure if it's due to oxiclean, or minerals in the water. I always rinse at least three times with hot tap water after cleaning, and then rinse again at least twice before sanitizing and using.

I have wondered if the commercial options like PBW would be any better in this regard... But then again, it's mainly about peace of mind, since I don't pick up any terrible off-flavors in my beer as it is.

 

[jzal8]

I'm a big fan of oxiclean but I'm a bit paranoid about rinsing it. IIRC, one person related their story of having a bunch of bad batches in a row with an off-flavor, and they finally figured out that it was due to oxiclean residue in the fermenter, even despite a reasonable amount of rinsing. Since then, I always look at the inside of my better bottles after being rinsed and dried, and there is often a bit of a film - but not sure if it's due to oxiclean, or minerals in the water. I always rinse at least three times with hot tap water after cleaning, and then rinse again at least twice before sanitizing and using.

I have wondered if the commercial options like PBW would be any better in this regard... But then again, it's mainly about peace of mind, since I don't pick up any terrible off-flavors in my beer as it is.

Interesting, I was curious about the residue. I will definitely rinse it a few times tonight.

 

[the_bird]

I never tried Oxyclean until it was recommended so many times here. It's just.... anything recommended by Billy Mays, I'm immediately distrustful of. Now, knowing that Oxyclean is Da Bomb, it makes me wonder...

Maybe I really SHOULD try some Mighty Putty!

 

[TheJadedDog]

Oh yeah, Oxyclean is the only thing I use to clean my brewing toys...er...I mean... equipment.

 

[Melana]

I never tried Oxyclean until it was recommended so many times here. It's just.... anything recommended by Billy Mays, I'm immediately distrustful of. Now, knowing that Oxyclean is Da Bomb, it makes me wonder...

Maybe I really SHOULD try some Mighty Putty!

That Mighty Putty stuff scares me...

 

[MrFebtober]

I'm a big fan of oxiclean but I'm a bit paranoid about rinsing it. IIRC, one person related their story of having a bunch of bad batches in a row with an off-flavor, and they finally figured out that it was due to oxiclean residue in the fermenter, even despite a reasonable amount of rinsing. Since then, I always look at the inside of my better bottles after being rinsed and dried, and there is often a bit of a film - but not sure if it's due to oxiclean, or minerals in the water. I always rinse at least three times with hot tap water after cleaning, and then rinse again at least twice before sanitizing and using.

I have wondered if the commercial options like PBW would be any better in this regard... But then again, it's mainly about peace of mind, since I don't pick up any terrible off-flavors in my beer as it is.

I know the residue you speak of, especially when cleaning bottles and they dry witha white dusty film on them. I've learned that casually rinsing the bottles off to the degree typically necessary to rinse soap off dishes is inadequate. I still only rinse things once, but with HOT water and a clean brush or rag. For bottles, I always rinse with the bottle blaster and for several seconds per bottle. I've not had any issues since.

Actually, the only thing I don't like about oxy is that I use OxiClean Free, which is like a fine dust (not granulated like the regular stuff). Be very careful dumping it in vessels lest you want to inhale a cloud of oxiclean, which is not a pleasant experience.

 

[rohanski]

The residue is from fermenting. A while back I had a bunch of bad batches in a row and was trying everything including oxyclean. I found out that the residue was what was causing the problem and nothing takes it off accept scrubbing. If you don't scrub and get an infection the only fix is scrubbing.

 

[DAAB]

Don't leave it soaking too long as it can leave a stubborn crystaline deposit that's very difficult to shift. I limit it to 30 mins.

 

[IowaStateFan]

Don't leave it soaking too long as it can leave a stubborn crystaline deposit that's very difficult to shift. I limit it to 30 mins.

I'd also add that a little goes along way. I think much of the residue issues is related to using too much. I only use 1/2 to 1 scoop in 5 gallons of hot water, and I've never had a problem with residue.

 

[DAAB]

I'd also add that a little goes along way. I think much of the residue issues is related to using too much.

It could well be, I am quite generous with it. On the otherhand after it as stopped effervessing it becomes sodium carbonate and less effective. The solution may be to soak repeatedly rather than use loads of it for stubborn grime.