Best Cleaner?

The Homebrew Forum

Help Support The Homebrew Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

puravida

Landlord.
Joined
Apr 30, 2010
Messages
749
Reaction score
0
Location
Stroud
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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😂
 
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.
 
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.
 
Back
Top