DIY Homebrew Cleaner Recipe – Oxiclean + TSP
Savogran Trisodium Phosphate
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- HEAVY-DUTY MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER - Our powdered trisodium phosphate cleaner is a non-sudsing compound that excels in heavy-duty cleaning. Expertly crafted to conquer the toughest jobs, removing stubborn grease, smoke, soot, and chalked paint from almost any type of walls & floors
- USED BY PROFESSIONALS - Trusted by industry professionals, Savogran's TSP cleaner and degreaser is the definitive choice for high-caliber painting preparation and cleaning tasks. Its effectiveness and reliability makes it a staple in any professional's (or D.I.Yer's) toolkit
- PREPARES SURFACE FOR REPAINTING - Transform surfaces into perfect canvases for repainting by using our TSP surface prep. It removes unwanted stains and dirt from nearly any surface, ensuring a clean and smooth base for a fresh coat of paint
- RESTORE YOUR DECK OR SIDING - Witness the transformation of your outdoor spaces with our tri-sodium phosphate cleaning powder. Expertly designed to combat mildew, restoring and cleaning decks and siding, making them look nearly brand new
- EFFORTLESS GREASE REMOVAL - Perfect for kitchen cabinets, automotive oils, or workshop surfaces, our TSP Cleaning Powder dissolves stubborn grease spots, leaving behind a spotlessly clean and renewed area
Make sure the components you use are compatible and rated for your intended application. Contact manufacturer with questions about suitability or a specific application. Always read and follow manufacturer directions.
PBW is an oxygen based cleaner, much like Oxiclean, but it contains some other ingredients including including surfactants and a chelating agent. These make PBW more effective than oxygen based cleaner alone. Surfactants lower the surface tension of water. That aids the process of removing soils.
Oxiclean Versatile Free (and other percarbonate cleaners) are popular homebrew cleansers. One way to super oxi cleaners is to add a surfactant like TSP.
The general ratio that’s floating around is 30% TSP and 70% Oxiclean. Use 1 oz by weight of that mixture per gallon. So, for one gallon that would be .3 oz TSP and .7 oz Oxiclean.
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Savogran 10621 Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) 1LB (16oz) – affiliate link, note that multiple variations of this product may be available, as such a different version may appear at this link
Food Grade TSP Options
I’d save the biggest brand of TSP out there is Savogran. Looking through multiple product descriptions, I don’t see any claims of the stuff being food grade. Lots of talk about cleaning decks and siding but not much about food. 🙂 There are a couple of food grade options out there.
Trisodium Phosphate / 4 Ounce Bottle / 99.9% Pure Food Grade/Fine Crystals
Food Grade Oxiclean/Oxygen Cleanser?
I don’t know that I’ve ever seen the percarbonate based cleaner marketed as food grade. For that matter, I don’t know that dish soap is specifically marketed as food grade. I think the closest you’ll get is something marketed for kitchen use. The one thing I personally avoid is any oxygen based cleaner that has a scent added.
Oxiclean Versatile FREE, 3 LBs – homebrew cleaner alternative – $9.28
Also: Kemphos TSPColor Indicating Cleaner from William’s Brewing
Kemphos 2001 Chlorinated TSP from William’s Brewing:
Kemphos 2001 (CTSP Pink) is a chlorinated Trisodium Phosphate cleaner with a unique color indicator – the solution mixes as pink, and if put in brewing equipment that is dirty and full of organic deposits, will turn light yellow. Use this indicator by noticing the color of the solution as it exits your equipment – if is still pink, the equipment is clean, but if yellow, your equipment needs further cleaning.
Best of all, it includes chlorine, which is marketed in countries outside the USA as an effective sanitizer*. Instead of using something like PBW® and Star San®, use this as a one step clean before brewing. While you are calculating this in your head, consider the cost of cleaners like PBW® and Star San® combined compared to the single purchase of Kemphos 2001.
This cleaner is versatile, and can be used as a general cleaner, and also works well as a beer line cleaner with its color changing indicator.
CAUTION: This contains chlorine, and stainless steel contact should be limited to 8 hours or less to prevent possible corrosion.
This 6 pound jar will make up to 150 gallons of working solution.
6 lbs. Kemphos 2001 Chlorinated TSP
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