Suggestion; add a few grams of citric acid when you make up your KMS
solution. For santizing, I usually make a 5% KMS solution, with about a 1%
citric acid additive.


"Andrew" > wrote in message
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> That's what I needed to know. I was unsure about the sulphite as the
> Sparkle bright smeels of chlorine and I thought it was good enough. Sounds
> like a little extra work for a safer end product. I'll buy some this week.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Andrew
>
> wrote:
>> Andrew,
>> I use B-Brite for cleaning (which is probably the same, but I don't
>> know) then I rinse with water, then I sulfite with Sodium
>> Metabisulfite. _no rinsing after that. Never had a problem. Then
>> again, I never had a problem before using this routine, either. A lot
>> depends on how long you expect you wine to last after you make it. IMO
>> if you're going to drink it within 8 months anyway, you'll probably be
>> ok w/o the SMS, but there are risks involved, and they'll change with
>> the alcohol content and pH level of the wine.
>> In short, sulfite, sulfite, sulfite.
>>
>>
>> Andrew wrote:
>>
>>>Hello. I'm hoping that someone could help me with my santizing
>>>procedure. Currently I make a few wines from kits and other small
>>>batches from fruit and honey.
>>>
>>>Up until now I've only ever washed my equipment and bottles with Sparkle
>>>Bright, rinsing with tap water and have not had any problems. Is there a
>>>better method?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Andrew
>>