Sanitizing Wine and Cider Equipment

Instructions

  1. First, wash or scrub off any visible dirt with water.
  2. Use PBW (Professional Brewery Wash), which is safe for use on stainless steel, glass, and plastic.
  3. Soak equipment in solution of PBW and warm water (3/4 oz PBW per gallon water) for 30 minutes, or longer for tough jobs.
  4. Scrub surfaces, but be careful to not use abrasive pads or stiff brushes on plastic. For plastic, use a microfiber dishcloth.
  5. Thoroughly rinse with warm water.

Notes

  • Everything that could potentially come in contact with the wine should be sanitized, including fermentors, bottles, wine thief, stirring equipment, bungs, airlocks, hydrometer, etc.
  • Steps may vary for different cleaning products.