Category Archives: Sanitation

5 lb Tub Easy Clean – Homebrew Cleaner and Sanitizer

Easy Clean - 5 lb.

5 lb pail of Easy Clean

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  • Used for cleaning and sanitizing
  • Easy to Use
  • Packaged in 5 pound bucket

 

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32 Oz Star San… $18.99, Limited Supply + The Spray Bottle Method

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Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  SeeTip: Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 32 oz CL26A – $18.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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16 Oz Star San – $11.99, Limited Supply + Star San Tips & Tricks

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16 Oz Star San via MoreBeer.  Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also easy to use and extremely cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.

Also: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 16 oz CL26E – $15.99 $11.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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Lesson Learned… Don’t Do This With Star San

Star San Acid Sanitizer, 8 oz No Rinse Food Grade Homebrew Beer Wine Moonshine

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.

Don’t Do this with Star San…

You probably already know this but, don’t… spill concentrated Star San solution on yourself.  I normally wouldn’t take the time to state the obvious, but I did this recently and got a pretty good picture out of the incident…

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Pictorial evidence of the aftermath.  These are a pair of some of my favorite short’s Columbia Sportswear Voyager Cargo Shorts that I was wearing at the time.  The white is a permanent feature.  Obviously Star San and Nylon do not play well together.  It’s almost like the Star San broke down the Nylon, or at the very least it bleached it white.  I had these in the wash within 1 minute or so of the spill, still, they have become work shorts

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My (cotton) Patagonia T-Shirt fared much better.  It was left unscathed.

I also had to rinse my legs and arms after this incident.  I was left physically unscathed except for one finger nail that had a bit of a burning feeling for a while.

Undiluted Star San is a relatively strong acid.  This will serve as a reminder for me to be more careful with it.

Star San Tips & Tricks

Recommendation: Do Not Soak

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16 Oz Star San Homebrew Sanitizer + Star San Tips & Tricks

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • HIGH FOAMING- This sanitizer produces foam with little agitation for penetration into those cracks and crevices of equipment
  • CONVENIENT NO-RINSE FORMULA- With only a 30 second contact time, this sanitizer doesn’t need to be rinsed off When left to dry on stainless steel at certain concentrations, it will passivate and protect the equipment
  • SAFE AND EASY TO USE – Comes in an easy dosing dual-neck bottle with built-in measurements
  • EFFECTIVE ON MANY SURAFACES- Great for use on carboys, kegs, fermentors, kettles, brewing systems, chillers, and heat exchangers
  • USED BY PROFESSIONALS- Many craft brewers choose Star San as their sanitizer of choice in order to make good beer

 

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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16 Oz Star San – $11.99, Limited Supply + Star San Tips & Tricks

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16 Oz Star San via MoreBeer.  Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also easy to use and extremely cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.

Also: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 16 oz CL26E – $15.99 $11.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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16 Oz Star San Homebrew Sanitizer + Star San Tips & Tricks

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • HIGH FOAMING- This sanitizer produces foam with little agitation for penetration into those cracks and crevices of equipment
  • CONVENIENT NO-RINSE FORMULA- With only a 30 second contact time, this sanitizer doesn’t need to be rinsed off When left to dry on stainless steel at certain concentrations, it will passivate and protect the equipment
  • SAFE AND EASY TO USE – Comes in an easy dosing dual-neck bottle with built-in measurements
  • EFFECTIVE ON MANY SURAFACES- Great for use on carboys, kegs, fermentors, kettles, brewing systems, chillers, and heat exchangers
  • USED BY PROFESSIONALS- Many craft brewers choose Star San as their sanitizer of choice in order to make good beer

 

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

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16 Oz Star San – $11.99, Limited Supply + Star San Tips & Tricks

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16 Oz Star San via MoreBeer.  Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also easy to use and extremely cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.

Also: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 16 oz CL26E – $15.99 $11.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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16 Oz Star San Homebrew Sanitizer + Star San Tips & Tricks

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • HIGH FOAMING- This sanitizer produces foam with little agitation for penetration into those cracks and crevices of equipment
  • CONVENIENT NO-RINSE FORMULA- With only a 30 second contact time, this sanitizer doesn’t need to be rinsed off When left to dry on stainless steel at certain concentrations, it will passivate and protect the equipment
  • SAFE AND EASY TO USE – Comes in an easy dosing dual-neck bottle with built-in measurements
  • EFFECTIVE ON MANY SURAFACES- Great for use on carboys, kegs, fermentors, kettles, brewing systems, chillers, and heat exchangers
  • USED BY PROFESSIONALS- Many craft brewers choose Star San as their sanitizer of choice in order to make good beer

 

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:


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16 Oz Star San Homebrew Sanitizer + Star San Tips & Tricks

Five Star - Star San - 16 Ounce - Brew Sanitizer

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • HIGH FOAMING- This sanitizer produces foam with little agitation for penetration into those cracks and crevices of equipment
  • CONVENIENT NO-RINSE FORMULA- With only a 30 second contact time, this sanitizer doesn’t need to be rinsed off When left to dry on stainless steel at certain concentrations, it will passivate and protect the equipment
  • SAFE AND EASY TO USE – Comes in an easy dosing dual-neck bottle with built-in measurements
  • EFFECTIVE ON MANY SURAFACES- Great for use on carboys, kegs, fermentors, kettles, brewing systems, chillers, and heat exchangers
  • USED BY PROFESSIONALS- Many craft brewers choose Star San as their sanitizer of choice in order to make good beer

 

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines – Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Five Star – Star San – 16 Ounce – Brew Sanitizer High Foaming Acid Anionic – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link

Also:


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San Jamar Versa-Mat 12″ x 12″ Interlocking NSF Certified Drying Mats – lots of uses! + Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

San Jamar Versa-Mat Interlocking Sanitary Bar Mats

12″ by 12″ interlocking bar mat by San Jamar.  These interlocking mats are versatile.  Multiple mats can be joined for larger areas and they are flexible and easy to cut to shape.

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From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Raised design provides a sanitary surface for your glassware, and allows for better air circulation and faster drying
  • Durable, non-slip material prevents marring and breaking of glassware
  • Interlocking design allows you to connect multiple mats, and the lightweight material can be easily cut to fit into any shape or size needed for your shelves, bar or sink
  • Always lays flat for a neat, clean appearance
  • Dishwasher safe and NSF approved

 

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Also available in different colors and quantities – Search Amazon for “san jamar versa mat” – to see what may be available

Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

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16 Oz Star San – $11.99, Limited Supply + Star San Tips & Tricks

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16 Oz Star San via MoreBeer.  Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.  It is also easy to use and extremely cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.

Also: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 16 oz CL26E – $15.99 $11.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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How Long Does Star San Last?

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Updated: 6/18/2024

Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It’s food safe and no rinse.  Required contact time is five mintues.  It has worked very well for me for quite some time and I’m convinced that it’s one of the most economical solutions available if you use the spray bottle method. See: Star San Tips, Tricks and Guidelines

How Long Does Star San Last?

With regards to mixed Star San Solution: The official answer is probably… you should mix a fresh batch each time you use it.  To really test the effectiveness, you need to titrate the solution and test the PPM.

Practically speaking, many homebrewers use and re-use Star San.  If you’re going to do that, the solution should be relatively clear and the mixture should have a pH of under 3.5.  Previously the recommendation I received from Five Star Chemicals was that the solution should by crystal clear, however, for bottles of Star San not older than 1 year (check the manufacture date on the bottle, the first two digits are the year it was manufactured) crystal clarity isn’t necessarily a requirement.

More! Star San’s Shelf Life, Age & pH

32 Oz Star San – $18.99, Limited Supply + The Spray Bottle Method

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Star San is my sanitizer of choice.  It is effective, food safe and no-rinse.

Star San is also very cost effective if you use the spray bottle method.  See: Tip: Using Star San In a Spray Bottle

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Star San – 32 oz CL26A – $24.99 $18.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

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88 Station Bottle Tree – $17.99 (Save 34%)

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Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section – Here – to see if this is still available.

88 Seat Stationary Bottle Tree B512 – $17.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

Related: 48 Seat Bottle Tree · Sanitizer Injector for Bottle Trees · Bottle Tree Add On Ring

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Hands On Review: Chemical Guys Chemical Resistant Heavy Duty Bottle & Sprayer + Star San Tips & Tricks

Chemical Guys Spray Bottle

The Spray Bottle Method of Sanitizing With Star San

I’ve long been an advocate of the Spray Bottle Method of sanitizing with Star San. This technique is easy, effective and stretches Star San out so that one bottle lasts for many batches.

See My Star San Tips and Tricks for lots more about this great technique.

I purchased this bottle in 2015 to help me sanitize homebrew equipment using the Spray Bottle Method.


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Mark’s Bottle Washer – $59.99 Shipped

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Mark’s Bottle Washer is an add on to Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer. This bottle washing system is designed to work with 22 ounces bottles.  With this system, you can wash, rinse and sanitize enough bottles for a standard 5 gallon batch of beer. The system contains 3 components: the 8-jet manifold, the drip pan and the 2 trays.

[Related: Review – Mark’s Keg and Carboy Washer | Draft Line Pump Conversion]

Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section Here to see if this is still available.

Mark’s Bottle Washer KEG301$69.99 $59.99 + Free Shipping

This already ships for free as part of MoreBeer’s Free Shipping Promo.  Grab your next recipe kit – See: BrewMaster Series [See: Brewing Pliny], some gear, something that’s on sale or clearance to maximize free shipping.

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San Jamar Versa-Mat 12″ x 12″ Interlocking NSF Certified Drying Mats – lots of uses! + Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

San Jamar Versa-Mat Interlocking Sanitary Bar Mats

12″ by 12″ interlocking bar mat by San Jamar.  These interlocking mats are versatile.  Multiple mats can be joined for larger areas and they are flexible and easy to cut to shape.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Raised design provides a sanitary surface for your glassware, and allows for better air circulation and faster drying
  • Durable, non-slip material prevents marring and breaking of glassware
  • Interlocking design allows you to connect multiple mats, and the lightweight material can be easily cut to fit into any shape or size needed for your shelves, bar or sink
  • Always lays flat for a neat, clean appearance
  • Dishwasher safe and NSF approved

 

San Jamar VM5280 Versa-Mat Interlocking Bar Mat, 12″ Length x 12″ Width – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


Also available in different colors and quantities – Search Amazon for “san jamar versa mat” – to see what may be available

Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

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San Jamar Versa-Mat 12″ x 12″ Interlocking NSF Certified Drying Mats – lots of uses! + Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

San Jamar Versa-Mat Interlocking Sanitary Bar Mats

12″ by 12″ interlocking bar mat by San Jamar.  These interlocking mats are versatile.  Multiple mats can be joined for larger areas and they are flexible and easy to cut to shape.

More Info

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

  • Raised design provides a sanitary surface for your glassware, and allows for better air circulation and faster drying
  • Durable, non-slip material prevents marring and breaking of glassware
  • Interlocking design allows you to connect multiple mats, and the lightweight material can be easily cut to fit into any shape or size needed for your shelves, bar or sink
  • Always lays flat for a neat, clean appearance
  • Dishwasher safe and NSF approved

 

San Jamar VM5280 Versa-Mat Interlocking Bar Mat, 12″ Length x 12″ Width – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link


Also available in different colors and quantities – Search Amazon for “san jamar versa mat” – to see what may be available

Not Just for Bars Anymore… Using Interlocking Bar Mats Around Your Home Brewery!

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88 Station Bottle Tree – $18.99 (Save 30%)

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Product Description – Here – Use coupon code BEERDEAL to get this discount.

Availability: This is a More Beer Deal of the Day. Quantities are limited. Check the Deal of the Day section – Here – to see if this is still available.

88 Seat Stationary Bottle Tree B512 – $18.99 + Free Shipping with a $59 order

Related: 48 Seat Bottle Tree · Sanitizer Injector for Bottle Trees · Bottle Tree Add On Ring

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