B-Brite Cleaner, 8 Oz. Tub

8/27/2012 -- I am interested in recommendations for CLEANING a glass (5-gal) carboy. Overall, the carboy is in great shape (no films, build ups etc), it's in good enough condition I would consider it "new". I have SanStar for sanitizing it, but I haven't done an initial cleaning. What should i use? I read about 10:1 bleach cleaning (10 parts water) I've . . .

Response From Homebrew Heaven: Both Super Grunge Remover and One-Step are great for cleaning glass carboys. See links below

I would NOT use bleach for that purpose. It's an effective sanitizer, but not that great of a cleaner. 10:1 ratio is also WAY too much bleach. We've smelled/tasted too many beers ruined by the use of bleach.

11/25/2011 -- how long can you keep b-bright cleaner in a powder before you discard it
thank for a answer

Response From Homebrew Heaven: A very long time, as long as it is not exposed to water. It should be good for at least a year. Maybe 3 or more.

5/17/2010 -- what is your phone number?

Response From Homebrew Heaven: We can be reached at (425) 355-8865

Our toll free order is (800) 850-2739

1/26/2008 -- I live about an hour (if traffic is good) from the address on your website. Do you have an actual store or is everything here based solely online?

Response From Homebrew Heaven: Yes, we have an actual brick-and-mortar store in Everett, WA. People actually walk in and buy stuff!

Our address is:

Homebrew Heaven
9109 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98204

Here is a video of our shop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1a5fKvv8XI

Heck, you can actually call us on the phone, too! It's 425-355-8865. A person will . . .

5/2/2005 -- What is the difference between sanitizing and Cleaning?

Response From Homebrew Heaven: BIG difference. Cleaning is the removal of any grime, oils, residue etc. Sanitizing is the removal of bacteria, molds etc. that can affect your brewing.

It is possible to have a surface that is clean, but not sanitized, for instance (and visa versa).

3/7/2005 -- What are your thoughts on using bleach to sanitize things???

Response From Homebrew Heaven: We are not enthusiastic about it, having tasted too many beers that were ruined by using too much bleach, or by insufficient rinsing. If it's all you HAVE, by all means use it temporarily, but Iodophor is a much better, and safer alternative.

9/22/2004 -- Okay, do you have to be able to perform magic in order to get the inside of a siphon hose dry? I know that if you don't keep your siphon hose clean it is the most likely to develop bacteria. Which in turn can do your body some damage, what my friends and I like to call, "screaming Apache butt piss." I clean my siphon hose exceptionally well . . .

Response From Homebrew Heaven: Well...the only time this hose has to be sanitary is just before you use it. A little moisture, as long as it's clean, shouldn't be an issue. Before use, however, it makes sense to run a little sanitizer thru the tubing so that it is clean AND sanitized.

After using, give it a rinse and forget it. Mornings with the wife should be reserved . . .

8/7/2004 -- what are the chemicals in B.Bright Cleaner & Sterilizer?
I am looking for a product with only Potassium Permanganate. Can you point me in the right direction?

Response From Homebrew Heaven: B-Brite is sodium percarbonate, and is generally regarded as a cleaner only, not a sanitizer.

Sorry, I don't know of any products with potassium permangante.

5/13/2004 -- what is the difference between B-Brite and C-Brite, and which do you prefer?
Can B-Brite be mixed up in a 5 gallon bucket and kept for future use or do I need to mix a new solution each time I use it.

Response From Homebrew Heaven: Actually, I like the Super Grunge product better than either. It's basically the same thing as B-Brite, but you get twice as much for the $$. It have no experience with C-Brite, but I understand it is very much like One-Step, and is probably close to the same stuff, chemically.

Yes, you can probably store B-Brite (and Super Grunge) for . . .

3/4/2004 -- Regarding cleaning bottles: is using a bottle washer a replacement for a bottle brush? We have been rinsing (after inital pour), soaking, scrubbing then sanitizing before bottling. Can we just bottle wash, sanitize then bottle?? Thanks for answering you've got a great supply website.

Response From Homebrew Heaven: It sounds like you do way more than I do. Frankly, I have never had a problem with a bottle that was rinsed after being used, and then sanitized before filling.

As long as your bottles don't accumulate a lot of "crud" between uses, I see no reason for all that scrubbing.

I'm sure you will find people who disagree with my approach, . . .

12/1/2003 -- Hello,
Just getting back into it after a few years off.
In any case I find being sanitary the largest pain in the arse during the process. I am so consumed about sanitation it bugs me. So I have the following questions. After sanitizing my equipment, like the funnel, siphon hoses, fermenter etc, how long can they sit in the open air before . . .

Response From Homebrew Heaven: Wow. You ARE consumed about sanitation. I believe you've taken it too far. Making beer is really no different than making soup, and common kitchen practices are usually sufficient for brewing. I have never had an infection, and after working in a brewship for 10 years, I have only "heard" of a few from customers.


Yes, things like fermenters . . .

11/19/2003 -- After a long hiatus (about 10 years), I am returning to the homebrewing world. Is it a good idea to replace my plastic equipment (fermenters, tubing, etc.) or will a good dose of sanitizer bring it back into safe, usable condition?

Response From Homebrew Heaven: I would keep the fermenters. As long as they are not too crusty, and a good cleaning will restore them. Cleaning is different than sanitizing, of course, so after a thorough cleaning, use something like Iodophor to make sure it has been sanitized as well.

Siphon hose is known to harbor bacteria, however, and is inexpensive to replace. I . . .