Environmentally safe and inexpensive cleanser

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  1. GeeL

    GeeL Initiate (0) Aug 27, 2008 Massachusetts

    Hi. I currently use a 3:1 ratio of oxy clean free and TSP (3 pounds:1 pound) when cleaning my equipment. I combine it and use 1/2 - 3/4 scoop per 5-gal keg, fermenter, etc.

    The oxy clean is ok enough; however, the TSP is less environmentally friendly.

    Do any of you know other options? I was thinking about Simple Green; however, it has a very strong smell.

    Thanks.
     
    #1 GeeL, Sep 11, 2019
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  2. skivtjerry

    skivtjerry Pooh-Bah (1,865) Mar 10, 2006 Vermont
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    20 Mule Team borax works well for me; chemically similar to Oxy Clean and has some antimicrobial properties too. But I also miss the no longer available Sun Oxygen Cleaner.
     
    #2 skivtjerry, Sep 11, 2019
  3. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
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    I use oxy clean free by itself. Seems sufficient. Of course, there is PBW, and perhaps it would make more sense to spend a little more and use that.
    PS: PBW says safe and environmentally friendly right on the label!
     
    #3 pweis909, Sep 11, 2019
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  4. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I replaced OxiClean with PBW many years ago and never looked back. For me, it's more effective and I haven't felt tempted to add anything to it.
     
    #4 VikeMan, Sep 11, 2019
  5. Granitebeard

    Granitebeard Zealot (549) Aug 24, 2016 Maine

    I use PBW and am OK with it. The LHBS lets you bring you empty container back in for a 10% discount. There was some other company at HBC that had stuff that was even no rinse (I believe) but would have to try and find the info on them at home.
     
    #5 Granitebeard, Sep 11, 2019
  6. deadwolfbones

    deadwolfbones Pundit (795) Jun 21, 2014 Oregon

    You can use TSP/90, which works just as well as regular TSP in my experience but doesn't actually include any phosphates, which I understand to be the primary concern with using TSP in the first place.
     
    #6 deadwolfbones, Sep 11, 2019
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