How to clean an old carboy?

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 4:58 pm

After visiting my parent's house on the holidays, I grabbed my dad's 20 year old 5 gallon carboy he used for winemaking. Any suggestions as to what's the best way to clean off 2 decades of disuse?

Rob Creighton · Post by **Rob Creighton** » Fri Dec 26, 2008 7:07 pm

Bleach - straight from the jug. Just swirl it around

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:28 pm

1. Carboy brush, hot water and dish soap
2. Rinse
3. 24 hour soak with sani-brew (the pink stuff)
4. Rinse

Magni · Post by **Magni** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:56 am

If you end up having trouble with either of those methods, go to the pharmacy or chemical supplier and get some crystal lye, mix er' with water and let it soak for 24 hours.

phirleh · Post by **phirleh** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:41 pm

Awesome, thanks for some good options!