Can I use cheesecloth for straining my wine. Is it safe?
P Paco Member Joined Nov 24, 2008 Messages 39 Reaction score 0 Jan 26, 2009 #1 Can I use cheesecloth for straining my wine. Is it safe?
W Wade E Premium Joined Jul 3, 2006 Messages 33,224 Reaction score 290 Jan 26, 2009 #2 I would sanitize it first but I dont see a problem with it but it wont do a great job, I would just let it clear on its own or use a fining agent.
I would sanitize it first but I dont see a problem with it but it wont do a great job, I would just let it clear on its own or use a fining agent.
Luc Dutch Winemaker Joined Nov 5, 2006 Messages 1,615 Reaction score 44 Jan 27, 2009 #3 For straining the must it is ok if you (like Wade said) sanitise it first. It would not filter particles out of a wine as they are to small. Luc
For straining the must it is ok if you (like Wade said) sanitise it first. It would not filter particles out of a wine as they are to small. Luc
Sacalait Senior Member Joined Dec 30, 2006 Messages 804 Reaction score 8 Jan 27, 2009 #4 Go to your local hardware store and purchase a 5gal paint straining bag...that's about as good as it gets for straining.
Go to your local hardware store and purchase a 5gal paint straining bag...that's about as good as it gets for straining.
