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Default Sanitizing Procedure

rinse out that sparkle brite well


Andrew wrote:
> 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

> >
> >