Best Cleaner?

[puravida]

What are we using to soak all the gunk off kegs these days guys?
Just used a Fermenter King and the neck is too tight to get my arm into so need something to get rid of all the mess in there.

 

[Braufather]

Pbw is the best I’ve found.

 

[LeeH]

Antiformin S.

 

[obscure]

I just use Wilko Oxi Plus Stain Remover, it’s fairly cheap, effective and you can use it in the washing machine as well.

 

[foxy]

What are we using to soak all the gunk off kegs these days guys?
Just used a Fermenter King and the neck is too tight to get my arm into so need something to get rid of all the mess in there.

If you haven't got a dedicated alkaline cleaner the Oxi cleaners are the best substitute. Just use something like a cheap toilet brush if there is any stubborn krausen.

 

[Clint]

If you haven't got a dedicated alkaline cleaner the Oxi cleaners are the best substitute. Just use something like a cheap toilet brush if there is any stubborn krausen.

Bog brush! Great idea!
I use Astonish oxi from BM Bargains...£2.99 for 3kg...as said also great for cleaning the washing machine,dishwasher etc.

 

[foxy]

Bog brush! Great idea!
I use Astonish oxi from BM Bargains...£2.99 for 3kg...as said also great for cleaning the washing machine,dishwasher etc.

When tipping it out tip it into the toilet and let is sit there for a while, porcelain comes up sparkling.

 

[obscure]

Bog brush! Great idea!
I use Astonish oxi from BM Bargains...£2.99 for 3kg...as said also great for cleaning the washing machine,dishwasher etc.

Assume that’s basically the Wilko one but at half the price per kilo, if so may have to make a trip next time I need to stock up.

 

[Clint]

Yeah it's in the pink tub. It's not perfumed either. Get two!

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I think using a brush that's been cleaning the toilet is not a good way of cleaning your fermenter.

 

[foxy]

I think using a brush that's been cleaning the toilet is not a good way of cleaning your fermenter.

That's the difference between a socialist and a conservative, the socialist will consider using the same brush as he cleans the bog with, the conservative will spend $2 buying a new one for the purpose of cleaning a fermenter.

 

[stripeyjoe]

That's the difference between a socialist and a conservative, the socialist will consider using the same brush as he cleans the bog with, the conservative will spend $2 buying a new one for the purpose of cleaning a fermenter.

The Socialist will lend his fermenter brush to a fellow brewer or suggest they buy one together. The Conservative will set up a brush hire company.

 

[foxy]

The Socialist will lend his fermenter brush to a fellow brewer or suggest they buy one together. The Conservative will set up a brush hire company.

Only if he thought there may be enough money in a brush hire company.

 

[chopps]

The Conservative will lend his toilet brush to the Socialist to clean his fermenter.

 

[foxy]

The Conservative will lend his toilet brush to the Socialist to clean his fermenter.

And charge him a fee for the use of the brush. Which the socialist will pay, without a haggle.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

That's the difference between a socialist and a conservative, the socialist will consider using the same brush as he cleans the bog with, the conservative will spend $2 buying a new one for the purpose of cleaning a fermenter.

Got yah

 

[Saisonator]

PBW is the best.

 

[Graz]

Bog brush! Great idea!
I use Astonish oxi from BM Bargains...£2.99 for 3kg...as said also great for cleaning the washing machine,dishwasher etc.

Same here, Astonish Oxi that is, but will keep the bog brush thing in mind if I ever get a the Junior thingy.

 

[JockyBrewer]

If you have hard water then the regular ‘oxi’ products can leave a white residue.

For all my brewery cleaning I previously used PBW, which avoided the residue and was highly effective. Now I use ‘Chemclean’ as I can buy 5kg of it for for under £30.

When I clean a keg I will give it a good rinse out with the hose pipe, then put in a couple of spoons of cleaner and a kettle full of water with a bit of extra water to top it up. Give it a good shake, then leave it for a bit, coming back and shaking occasionally.

After soaking I will blow out some cleaner through beer lines, then empty and rinse.

 

[BeerCat]

My wife.