I have used almost all.
My rundown, but I am sure others can comment:
1.) One-Step - great, easy, no hassle, no rinsing necessary. If I could clean my house with it, I would.
2.) Clorox/Chlorine - just as great, but you have the extra step of rinsing out everything 2-3 times more than if you'd use the one-step.
3.) Campden tablets/K-meta - also great, but just doesn't give me the feel that I've done enough. My problem, I know. But if used in the right amounts, definitely a logical alternative.
4.) I have no experience with B-Brite, but I have heard similar reports that I have experienced with One-Step.
5.) Iodophor - Iodine: Bad staining. I've seen it used in surgeries, and nah, I wouldn't use it. Stains everything that is absorbable (skin). For beer - I dunno. I've never made beer. But wine? Stick to the other options, I would think.
6.) Boiling water: Well, great for musts (if you're infusing, etc), but for most equipment in winemaking, a little too harsh. Carboys
could crack, primaries could melt, racking tubes - ? - I'm not sure. There are many other (better) options than simply boiling water, in my opinion. For musts it's a different story, but for equipment I would not use it.
Those are my opinions, not the gospel-truth. Different people have different experiences, and I also would like to learn - if someone sees my opinions differently. I am welcome to discussion.
Martina
Edited by: MedPretzel