Precautions when Using Old Bottles
A lady at my work recently overheard that I needed a few wine bottles in my first endeavor into making wine. She donated 24 bottles to me (they have been stored in her garage for a year or two). Most of the bottles were stored upside down and are moderately dirty... the others were stored right side up and have particulate both inside and outside the bottle.
I plan on using some unscented cleaner, hot water and a bottle brush... Are there any other precautions I need to take (besides sanitizing) to make sure these bottles won't contaminate the wine? If the bottles look clean is that good enough? I guess I am thinking into it too much ?)... I just don't want my first batch to get messed up.
Thanks in advance!
MT
A lady at my work recently overheard that I needed a few wine bottles in my first endeavor into making wine. She donated 24 bottles to me (they have been stored in her garage for a year or two). Most of the bottles were stored upside down and are moderately dirty... the others were stored right side up and have particulate both inside and outside the bottle.
I plan on using some unscented cleaner, hot water and a bottle brush... Are there any other precautions I need to take (besides sanitizing) to make sure these bottles won't contaminate the wine? If the bottles look clean is that good enough? I guess I am thinking into it too much ?)... I just don't want my first batch to get messed up.
Thanks in advance!
MT
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