Can I store/ keep/ reuse used sanitizer solution?

[Nick_593]

Hi after using sanitizer powder to clean equipment, is it possible to reuse and store the solution, of will the chemical composition deteriorate and be no goo for future use? Such as reusing VWP sterilizer?......

 

[PhilByford]

Not sure if it's the same with VWP, but with Star San you can. Aslong as it stays clear and not cloudy your fine. This depends on what water you use, if you sterilise with pre boiled water your usually good.

 

[FatCol]

Hi after using sanitizer powder to clean equipment, is it possible to reuse and store the solution, of will the chemical composition deteriorate and be no goo for future use? Such as reusing VWP sterilizer?......

The short answer is no, as it will lose its effectiveness fairly quickly.

StarSan as mentioned by Phil, lasts ages and can be reused many times before you need to make a new batch.

FatCol

 

[Dads_Ale]

No you cannot store VWP although you can use to clean and sterilise several bit of kit at the time of mixing it up and will probably be OK for a day.
There have been several threads on this recently on other forums with pictures of mould growing in stored steriliser solution.