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I have a small 6 litre centre-spindle cider press which I have used once. When it arrived the spindle thread was smeared with grease. If I fill the straining bag to the brim, the apple pulp comes into contact with the top few inches of the thread, and therefore the grease.
First time I used the press I poured boiling water over the spindle and collecting plate then wiped with a sterile cloth.
What does everyone else do?
One of the reasons I ask is that several cider makers have been on TV lately (Countrywise, countryfile etc) and their processing seems pretty.... unsanitary. Even saw one black apple with mouldy spots on going into the scratter!
Is this just "the magic of television"?
Thanks in advance,
Steve.
First time I used the press I poured boiling water over the spindle and collecting plate then wiped with a sterile cloth.
What does everyone else do?
One of the reasons I ask is that several cider makers have been on TV lately (Countrywise, countryfile etc) and their processing seems pretty.... unsanitary. Even saw one black apple with mouldy spots on going into the scratter!
Is this just "the magic of television"?
Thanks in advance,
Steve.