Carboy cleaning

[Julie]

Every so often someone will post up about how to clean their carboy. I and some others have always recommended using oxyclean to clean your carboys. I had a carboy that was very stained, I added one scoop of oxyclean and let the carboy sit for about an hour, then drained the water. Below are before and after pics

 

[Tess]

I went and bought a cleaner from my supply store and when I opened it my first thought was, this is no more then oxyclean. I could smell it as soon as I opened it. Live and learn. I will be buying Oxyclean from now on. Looks good Julie

 

[Elmer]

what is the difference between Oxyclean and Onestep cleaner?

Carboy Look good Julie.
So good, I will be shipping all my carboys your way for the same treatment!

Thanks!

 

[ckvchestnut]

Is everyone referring to the product you get at the grocery store? Liquid or powder?

 

[Tess]

Yes you can get Oxyclean anywhere

 

[Julie]

Actually I used my grocery store brand of oxyclean, it comes in a 3 1/2 pound tub and it is a powder.

 

[ckvchestnut]

Thanks guys, I assume it's less work than making a bleach and water soaking solution?

 

[bkisel]

Nice job.

So was the carboy just filled with water and cleaner (which is how the post seems to read) or was it also a shake and slosh job?

 

[Julie]

ckvchestnut, you need to just keep the bleach out of your wine room. Bleach will cause cork taint and while this is a carboy, it is best just to stay away from bleach.

bkisel, yes just filled and leave for about an hour and the drain and rinse.

 

[ckvchestnut]

Thanks Julie only the carboys did bleach ever come near but I'm switching!

 

[ckvchestnut]

Thanks Julie! Ya we only ever used a weak bleach solution on carboys but I'm going to make the switch.

 

[ckvchestnut]

Sorry for the double post had a technical hiccup I guess!

 

[dangerdave]

I have laways used nothing but Oxyclean. Thanks for reminding everyone, Julie! NO BLEACH!

 

[cedarswamp]

Every so often someone will post up about how to clean their carboy. I and some others have always recommended using oxyclean to clean your carboys. I had a carboy that was very stained, I added one scoop of oxyclean and let the carboy sit for about an hour, then drained the water. Below are before and after pics

How does a carboy get like that in the first place?

 

[Julie]

How does a carboy get like that in the first place?

Making wine from grapes. That was from a batch of Muscadine. And that was around the fourth racking I did for that batch, it was started last fall.

 

[jamesngalveston]

I use tsp to clearn with and a dryer vent brush that fits on a drill. works very well.after tsp cleaning I use one step...to finish with.

 

[WI_Wino]

Just a note, some of the store brand Oxiclean knockoffs contain chlorine. Be sure to read the labels.

 

[Julie]

Just a note, some of the store brand Oxiclean knockoffs contain chlorine. Be sure to read the labels.

Thanks for that. I always read labels, but I didn't know that about the OxyClean Knock offs

 

[buckhorn]

I have been looking for the OxiClean - but I am only finding it in the laundry soap section --- What specifically should I be looking for on the label to be sure I am getting the right thing that is not going to mess up my wine?

-Brian

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I have been looking for the OxiClean - but I am only finding it in the laundry soap section --- What specifically should I be looking for on the label to be sure I am getting the right thing that is not going to mess up my wine?

-Brian

It typically has a green top and is
dye - perfume - and chlorine free

yes you can find it in the laundry soap section