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05-16-2011, 08:52 PM
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Cleaning Equipment...dish soap and no rinse?
I had a question regarding sanitation. I have been using a dish detergent (grapefruit scented) that I have been using to scrub and clean and rinse all equipment before using.
I will then fill the remaining sink bay with no rinse sanitizer and sanitize everything.
The question is will the grapefruit scent affect the overall product at the end? Is there a non scented detergent you guys like to use for this? Thanks!
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05-16-2011, 09:10 PM
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You should be fine as long as you thoroughly rinse all the "scented" stuff off BEFORE sanitizing. Otherwise you will wind up adding the scented stuff to your sanitizer.
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05-16-2011, 09:18 PM
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Thanks! I do rinse it all off, but I think it may be adding a small taste note I have noticed in the few successful batches I have made so far. Is there a dish soap you would reccommend or use yourself?
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05-16-2011, 09:30 PM
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I dont really use any soap.. When I get new "used" bottles I just rinse with hot water and scrub them out with sanitizer. Then I just sanitize again right before bottling. I know that some wash them with detergent before sanitizing, but mine are clean, no mold or anything. You could use an unscented detergent first like oxyclean. What you are doing is ok, just make sure to rinse VERY well before sanitizing. Make sure there are no suds or smell. Others here may have a better product to "pre-clean" bottles. They will respond soon..
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05-16-2011, 09:36 PM
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I also use oxy-clean.
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05-16-2011, 09:48 PM
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Soap in general is a no-no. Start with oxyclean and then sanitize it.
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05-17-2011, 12:07 AM
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If you don't like the note of grapefruit, don't use it. I use unscented dishwasher liquid. Air dry but sulfite before use. 
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05-17-2011, 02:22 AM
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I use Oxi Clean Free -- no perfume, dyes, or clorine.
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05-17-2011, 03:01 AM
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One of the problems with dish soap is all the bubbles. Seems to take forever to get rid of all the soap. "non bubbly" cleaners like oxyclean, automatic dishwasher soap, or any of the cleansers designed for brewers or winemakers are preferred.
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05-17-2011, 01:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flem
I use Oxi Clean Free -- no perfume, dyes, or clorine.
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+1 to what he said! Why use anything else. Rinses clean easily as well! 
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