So my brew kettle got a little charred up during a brew and when I picked it up to pour into my primary I got char all over my shirt and pants..what's the best way to get those stains out? Got all the black char on a pair of corduroy pants, a polyester vest and polyester shirt
Just like my lab job, don't brew in clothes you care about! I'd rub the stains with one of those soap bars made for such situations, throw in the washer, and hope for the best. It might take more than one wash.
whaaaat is this now? Good Housekeeping Advocate? Throw it in the laundry with detergent and have a beer. and stop wearing polyester for krisesake. Cheers.
Are you using a propane burner? If you are, you're burning dirty. Adjust your oxygen intake, clean your burner, etc. to fix the issue. In the past, I've used oxyclean and vinegar to clean the char off of kettles. I would imagine the same would work for your clothes.
you know wayyy too much about fabric lol. Do you just hang out and brew in your sunday best? I would try some oxyclean and shout
You're fine. The cords will still make the swoosh swoosh sound when you walk and your polyester vest and shirt will still be UNACCEPTABLE to wear in general day to day life. Luckily they're flame ******ant!
I can't believe this guy is getting flack for brewing in a vest and corduroys when one of our regulars brews in a corset.
My burner leaves tons of soot on my kettle and the air-intake valve doesn't seem to do much, so I just brew in old shorts and a t-shirt that I don't care much about. I also have a large cork hot plate that is dedicated for my kettle, so I have something to put it down on. The rest of the time, the kettle is either on the burner, or in my utility sink. The soot is a real pain in the ass, but the burner was practically free, so I don't mind too much.
Soot? Try these steps. Disassemble the burner. Clean the burner jets, the area where the flames come from. Check that there is no blockage in the air path - insects can be a problem there. Last make sure the gas orifice is clear. A small bit of dirt can cut the flow velocity, so not as much air is drawn in by the propane jet. I have to do this again for a burner. Not a fun job, but it will work much better afterwards.
Agree with those that say you shouldn't have any soot...I know it's time to clean and tune up the burners if i find any.
