Using Iodophor sanitizer

[dpalme]

I will be using the iodophor sanitizer tonight to sanitize my frementation bucket, the airlock, and the lid, along with the utensils as well, I am assuming that I should sanitize the thermometer as well correct?

 

[SharonaZamboni]

Might as well! Won't hurt.

 

[IffyG]

Anything that touches the wort after you stop the boil needs to be sanitized.

 

[dpalme]

Thanks Guys....

I know my questions are pretty basic and dumb but I do appreciate the help.

 

[dpalme]

how long should I leave the sanitizer in the bucket before it's considered cleaned?

 

[dbrewski]

how long should I leave the sanitizer in the bucket before it's considered cleaned?

I use star san which is 30 second but I think iodiphor is 1-2 minutes(?)

 

[StusBrew]

Should say on container. I'm pretty sure it's 1 minute. But also should be the correct dilution.

 

[ACarver]

Could be wrong, but I was under the impression that you should let it sit for around 10 min with Iodophor.

 

[StusBrew]

Maybe it is.

 

[smyrnaquince]

1 minute. This from the General Manager of the maker of B-T-F Iodophor, who also holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology.

http://www.bayareamashers.org/content/maindocs/iodophor.htm

 

[aerod1]

Could be wrong, but I was under the impression that you should let it sit for around 10 min with Iodophor.

BINGO! 10 minutes is what I have always went by. :rockin:

 

[KevinW]

Actually, smyrnaquince is correct about the Iodophor and Star San is 1-2 minutes when diluted to 300ppm/1oz to 5 gallons of water.

I believe the Iodophor contact time is based on a .5oz per 5 gallon dilution rate or 12.5ppm!