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The removal of soils from the surface of equipment left behind by the brewing/fermentation process. A vital prerequisite for good sanitation.

Soils can harbor microorganisms, as well as hinder heat transfer and other processes, so a surface must be cleaned properly before it can be effectively sanitized.

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Are One-Step and OxyClean the same thing?

They're both perchlorate-based cleaners. I was thinking of buying some OxyClean when I ran out of One-Step and my LHBS only carried PBW and StarSan, but One-Step has worked so well for me that I don't want to risk it. Are One Step and OxyClean…
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How to clean my my stove top?

Just finished cooking up my first batch of home brew, and during the boil I boiled over just a little bit. Now there's this dark black burned stuff all over my stove that does not want to come off. Any ideas on cleaners to use? Thanks!
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Beer stone: what works?

After some investigating, I've discovered that beer stone (calcium oxalate, mostly) doesn't just taste vile, it's highly toxic. Plus it's ugly. As if that wasn't bad enough, it's also incredibly tough & tenacious. TSP didn't touch it. Easy Off plus…
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Brew Flooring Systems

I had a few friends use Brewfloors.com flooring systems and they were pretty happy with the results. I'm considering Brewfloors or something else. Do you have other recommendations? If so why? Thanks guys- Cheers
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Cleaning, sanitizing

I have been cleaning all of my equipment with vinegar and this has always worked well. However recently i have had several brews that have been flat after the relevant brewing period and I have changed nothing about the process. I have always used…
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Cleaning Fermenter

Possible Duplicate: Cleaning difficult krausen ring off Better Bottle I just finished my first batch of beer from a Brooklyn Brew Kit, and noticed a film in my fermenter. This film is right below the the bottle opening along the curve of the…
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Should I clean plastic fermenters wth PBW

I'm concerned about cleaning my fermenter with PBW. The crystals seem hard & sharp and take a while to dissolve. I don't want to scratch the bucket. Am I doing it wrong?
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Cleaning Inside of Racking Cane

I've noticed a little build up of gunk (for lack of a better term) in the curve of my racking cane. I can use a cleaning brush to get most of the cane but I don't have anything on hand to get into the curve of the cane. What's a good brush/tool for…
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