Cleaning Compounds

This is a must have for any home brewer! No rinse, no worries, no contaminations! Only requires 1 minute of contact time for effective sanitization High-foaming to ensure maximum coverage and contact in all the nooks and crannies in larger equipment Don't fear the foam! Residual foam in your fermenter, bottles, or kegs will have no impact on your finished beer Five Star Chemicals is a full-service cleaning provider with a proven record in the craft beverage industries since 1980 Buy in bulk for even more savings! Star San is an acid-based sanitizer that is quick, odorless, tasteless, and safe for most materials except softer metals. As a high foamer, it’s foaming action ensures coverage and contact time in larger vessels and better penetration into nooks and crannies. Any foam that is left over in your carboy or keg will not harm your beer or you. If you plan on making some up for spray application, it is best to use distilled or RO water to maximize the life of the unused portion (minerals in tap water reduce the shelf life of Star San once in solution). If a lower foaming alternative is preferred, for bottling or multiple batches, check out Saniclean. Use 1 oz per 5 gallons of water  Contact time of 1 minute  Completely safe and non-toxic Will not impart any flavors or odors   Please note: Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders for 15-gallon, 55-gallon, or multiple 5-gallon units will require freight shipping. These sizes are intended for commercial use. HAZMAT items are not able to be returned.

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A safe alkaline cleaner for everything in your brewing universe! PBW (Powdered Brewery Wash) is a favorite of small home breweries because it out-performs dangerous caustic chemicals without scrubbing. Just put your kettle, bottles, carboy, etc. in for a good long soak and watch dirt, krausen and any other organic material simply rinse or wipe away. Will not corrode soft metals. USE CAUTION when you use PBW in closed equipment. When you mix hot water and PBW in an air or water-tight space, it will create pressure.  

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BLC, also known as Beer Line Cleaner, is a preferred alkaline based draft line cleaner. Used to remove bacteria and loosen mineral deposits from beverage lines, faucets, etc.. Can be used with all type of cleaning systems and al types of draft set ups including long draw commercial systems, homebrew set ups, kegerators, draft box lines, etc.. Can be used with cold or warm water. No hazardous shipping.   Instructions for use: Add ½ oz BLC for each quart of water.  Drain out beer and run solution into line.  Circulate or let stand in lines for at least 15 minutes  Flush cleaning solution from line and rinse well with clean water. 

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Homebrewers know that proper sanitation techniques are critical for creating high quality homemade beverages. BTF Iodophor, an iodine based sanitizer, is a powerful, broad spectrum antimicrobial product that kills a wide range of bugs that are waiting to infect your fermentation. Unlike acid based sanitizers, BTF Iodophor reliably kills yeast, mold, fungus, bacteria, viruses and blood borne pathogens.  BTF Iodophor offers a low cost per use, is gentler on your hands than other sanitizers, and is very low foaming. If used in the correct dilution (very important) it is a no-rinse sanitizer. It is safe to use on all your brewing equipment such as buckets, kegs, tanks, fermenters, bottles, etc. Even if you frequently use a sanitizer, it’s a good idea to have multiple sanitizers on hand especially when working with wild yeasts and bacteria or as a “change of pace” sanitizer. Directions for 12.5 PPM Brewing Sanitizer Solution: To Make 1.5 Gallons of sanitizer: Mix 1 tsp BTF Iodophor into 1 ½ gallons cool water To Make 5 Gallons of Sanitizer: Mix ½ oz (1 Tablespoon) BTF Iodophor into 5 gallons cool water Allow solution to contact surface for 2 minutes, then air dry. Iodophor Features: Kills yeast, mold, fungus, gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria, spore forming bacteria, viruses and blood borne pathogens Use at a rate of 1/2 oz of BTF per 5 gallons Low foaming No-rinse at 12.5 PPM dilution (see above) Non-corrosive and gentle on skin and hands

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The low-foaming version of Star San! Perfect for recirculating through pumps and transfer hoses or acid rinsing draft equipment Requires 2-3 minutes of contact time for effective sanitization Five Star Chemicals is a full-service cleaning provider with a proven record in the craft beverage industries since 1980 Buy in bulk for even more savings! Do you need a low-foaming cleaner to sanitize your equipment? Saniclean is the low-foam version of Star San. Made by the same company that makes your favorite cleaners, Star San and PBW! Saniclean does exactly what you want it to do: sanitize with low foam. It is also known as a flavor and odor remover, making it the perfect choice for acid rinsing your dispensing equipment. With a contact time of 2-3 minutes, it is not as fast as Star San, but works equally well. Particularly well suited for recirculation through pumps and transfer hoses. Dilute at a rate of 2oz Saniclean per 5 gallons of water. Please note: Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders for 15-gallon, 55-gallon, or multiple 5-gallon units will require freight shipping.  

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Does your cleaner power through dirt in cold water? Craft Meister Alkaline Brewery Wash does! This versatile and powerful brewery cleaner dissolves quickly and cleans rapidly in cold water in addition to hot water. Ideal for overnight soaking as the solution does not lose effectiveness over time like oxygen based cleaners such as Oxi Clean. Excellent for recirculating keg washers, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and unmatched at removing bottle labels. Craft Meister Alkaline Brewery Wash will not leave a white chalky film on your equipment like most oxygen based cleaners and rinses away with ease. Containers include a scoop for easy measuring. Feature Summary: Cleans effectively in cold water Works longer than oxygen based cleaners; perfect for overnight soaks Removes bottle labels with ease No chalky residue Avoid use on aluminum Non-caustic and will not burn skin or hands Dilution Rates: Fermenters, Fittings, Bottles and Tubing: use 1 oz (2 scoops) per gallon of water. For heavy soils and brew kettles use 2 oz (4 scoops) per gallon of water. Use: Spray or immerse surfaces and allow cleaner to loosen soil for 5-20 minutes. Rinse with clean water and sanitize, if required.

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A proprietary blend of food-grade phosphate buffers to lock in mash pH levels Takes the guesswork out of using brewing salts and acids to adjust your pH Reduces scaling in heat exchangers, fermenters, and kegs Optimize the enzymatic activity of malt, help clarify wort, and often raises the starting gravity Never worry about pH again! One tablespoon of 5.2 per 5 gallon batch and your water is instantly adjusted to the perfect pH of 5.2, no matter what your starting pH was. It will not add any flavors to your mash water whatsoever. 5.2 optimizes the enzymatic activity of your malt, helps to clarify the wort, and may even help to raise your starting gravities. Also, using 5.2 in the boil will give you more consistent hop usage, and will also keep hard water salts in solution, which will result in less scaling in your heat exchangers, fermenters, and kegs. If you are doing all-grain you add it to your mash water - 1 tablespoon per 5 gallon batch regardless of mash water volume. You do not need to add any extra to your Hot-Liquor tank or Boil Kettle.

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The two most popular sizes of our two most popular cleaning and sanitizing products. Keeping your equipment cleaned and sanitized is the most important step toward making the best beer possible. Stock up on PBW and Star San at the same time, and save a couple bucks along the way! PBW PBW stands for Powder Brewery Wash, which is a non-hazardous buffered alkaline brewery cleaner. PBW is the cleaner of choice for many breweries, where it out performs more hazardous caustic chemicals without removing the flesh off your bones. PBW also will not corrode soft metals.  Comes in a jar with screw top lid.   When mixing hot water and PBW in an air or water tight space, it will create pressure. Please use caution when using PBW in enclosed equipment.   Star San Star San is an acid based sanitizer that is quick, odorless, tasteless and safe for most materials except softer metals. Use of 1 oz of Star San per 5 gallons of water and a contact time of 1 minute makes Star San very economical and convenient.   As a high foamer, Star San's foaming action insures coverage and contact time in larger vessels and better penetration into nooks and crannys. Any foam that is left over in your carboy or keg from the Star San solution will not harm your beer or you, and is perfectly safe and non-toxic, nor will it impart any flavors or odors. If you plan on making some up for spray application it is best to use distilled or RO water to maximize the life of the unused portion (minerals in tap water reduce the shelf life of Star San once in solution). Kit Includes: PBW - 1 lb (CL25A) Star San - 32 oz (CL26A)  

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The same cleaning product that brewers love, but in an easy to dissolve liquid format. PBW (Powder Brewery Wash) is a non-hazardous buffered alkaline brewer cleaner. It's the cleaner of choice for many breweries, where it out performs more hazardous caustic chemicals without removing the flesh off your bones. PBW also will not corrode soft metals. It's effectiveness and ease of use has made it a go-to cleaning chemical for pros and home brewers alike. This new liquid format makes it even easier to whip up a batch of cleaning solution, even when using cold water. Add 1-2 oz per gallon of water and give a quick stir to mix.  

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Convenient, easy, and simple – just the way cleaning should be. Never guess about how much cleaner you should be using with Craft Meister Keg & Carboy Cleaning Tablets, the easiest way to clean your dirty gear. Just fill the dirty keg or carboy with hot water, add Tablets and let them do the work for you! Similar to laundry detergent pods and dishwasher tablets, these handy Tablets are not only easier to use than bulk powder, they may be more cost effective over time by ensuring you use the correct amount of cleaner every time. Keg & Carboy Cleaning Tablets are a mix of powerful alkaline and oxygen detergents providing a one-two punch to knock out soils and build-up. Safe for use on glass, plastic, and stainless steel. Stir lightly to dissolve tablets. Use a brush or repeat for stubborn soils. If you are looking for a cleaner that works in cold water, or where you want it to sit overnight, we recomment you check out Craftmeisters Alkaline Brewery Wash. Directions: Carboy cleaning: Fill carboy with HOT water Add 2 tablets per 3 gallons of water For heavy soils, use 1 extra tablet per carboy or soak longer (up to 24 hours) Soak for at least 60 minutes Rinse thoroughly, then sanitize Keg cleaning: Fill keg with HOT water Add 1 tablet per 3 gallons of water Soak for at least 60 minutes Rinse thoroughly, then sanitize

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Craft Meister Oxygen Brewery Wash is an oxygen based cleaner that dissolves quickly into solution and gets to work faster than competing products. Unlike other oxygen based cleaners, Oxygen Brewery Wash will not leave behind a chalky residue or film on your equipment. With more active cleaning oxygen than any similar product in the market and a non-caustic alkaline punch, Oxygen Brewery Wash blows away dirt and debris with ease. Works best with hot water (minimum 100 degrees Fahrenheit). For similar performance with cold water see the Craftmeister Alkaline Cleaner. Containers include a scoop for easy measuring. Feature Summary: More active oxygen than competing products Dissolves faster at lower temperatures than Oxi Clean or other oxygen cleaners Rinses faster with less water than other cleaners Cleans with active oxygen and non-caustic alkaline detergents Dilution Rates: For Fermenters, Fittings, Bottles and Tubing use 1 oz (2 scoops) per gallon of water. For heavily soiled equipment and Brew Kettles use 2 oz (4 scoops) per gallon of water. Use: Spray or immerse surfaces and allow cleaner to loosen soil for 5-20 minutes. Rinse with clean water and sanitize, if required.

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The same cleaning product that brewers love, conveniently pre-measured into dissolvable tablets. PBW (Powder Brewery Wash) is a non-hazardous buffered alkaline brewer cleaner. It's the cleaner of choice for many breweries, where it out performs more hazardous caustic chemicals without removing the flesh off your bones. PBW also will not corrode soft metals. It's effectiveness and ease of use has made it a go-to cleaning chemical for pros and home brewers alike. 10 g tablets are recommended for kegs, fermenters, and carboys. Use 1 tablet per 1 gallon of water. Also available in 2.5 g tablets, which are recommended for growlers, spray bottles, and glassware.  

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This non-caustic cleaning powder will make quick work of any stubborn soil build-up on your brewing equipment. TLC will help you brew your best beer possible by keeping your home brewery in tip-top condition. TLC is an efficacy proven alternative to caustic cleaners. Why You'll Love TLC: Versatile – TLC is a versatile cleaner and allows for both soak and low foam circulation cleaning. This product works at all temperatures. Effective – TLC is effective at removing the toughest caked on debris without scrubbing. It is non-corrosive and safe to use on soft metals. Safe – This product is safe on skin, and has no noxious fumes, while maintaining the effectiveness of heavy-duty caustic cleaners. Economical – TLC is an easy to use and economical choice for tank and line cleaning. Product Highlights: Non-caustic formula Great for circulation cleaning or parts soaking Effective at removing organic soils such as fats, greases, proteins, and yeast Effective at a wide temperature range Safe on soft metals Economical dilution Non-corrosive with the performance of a caustic cleaner Convenient pack sizes Oxygen booster for alkaline cleaning solutions Skin contact safe Gentle on rubber seals and gaskets  

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Craft Meister Growler Cleaning Tablets are the easiest and most effective way to keep all of your glass, stainless and plastic growlers clean and beer ready. Just fill the growler with warm water, add a Tablet, soak for 10-15 minutes, then dump and rinse. The Tablets rinse away easily with no fragrances, dyes or residues left behind. Also works great on drinking water bottles, Erlenmeyer flasks, and coffee mugs and pots. Directions: Fill Growler with warm water. Add 1 tablet and let dissolve. Soak for at least 10 minutes. Empty growler and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary, sanitize if required. For heavy soils: Use 2 tablets. Let soak overnight up to 24 hours.  Increase water temperature.

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The same cleaning product that brewers love, conveniently pre-measured into dissolvable tablets. PBW (Powder Brewery Wash) is a non-hazardous buffered alkaline brewer cleaner. It's the cleaner of choice for many breweries, where it out performs more hazardous caustic chemicals without removing the flesh off your bones. PBW also will not corrode soft metals. It's effectiveness and ease of use has made it a go-to cleaning chemical for pros and home brewers alike. 2.5 g tablets are recommended for growlers, spray bottles, and glassware. Use 1 tablet per 32 oz of water. Also available in 10 g tablets, which are recommended for kegs, fermenters, and carboys.  

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Burn the correct amount of sulfur in your 60 gallon barrel using this easy-to-use disc. Ideally sized for 60 gallon barrels, or break the disc into smaller parts for use in smaller barrels. Used in conjunction with our sulfur burner.  

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Sulfur Sticks are used by some winemakers to treat oak barrels. A portion of the stick is suspended in the barrel and burned before the barrel is put away for storage. In general, we recommend 1/3 to 1/2 of a stick, per 60 gallon barrel. As all sulfur sticks may not be created equal, this equates to 1" by 2" - 3" per 60 gallon barrel. Options: Single Stick 10-pack 50 lb Bulk Box (apprx. 950-1000 sticks)

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Straight-A is an essentially non-foaming and environmentally sound product to remove tough soils yet protect soft metal finishes and minimize residue. It is gentler and safer than caustic-based cleaners, yet very effective at breaking down soils and removing stains. Non-corrosive and compatible with all vessels and equipment surfaces. What is Straight-A? Straight-A was developed as an environmentally sound product to remove tough soils yet protect soft metal finishes. Straight-A incorporates active oxygen for de-staining and protein disruption in addition to alkaline salts and chelating agentsto break down and disperse soils. In this way Straight-A helps to quickly and easily rinse soils away while minimizing residue. Furthermore, the oxygen content provides an additional benefit by lowering the oxygen demand of the wastewater. Straight-A’s components will readily biodegrade or revert to naturally occurring minerals over a short period oftime and the productitselfis non-hazardous and non-corrosive. Because Straight-A is essentially non-foaming when used at the recommended use concentration, it may be used in clean-in-place (CIP) systems as well as in the soak tank. Straight-A may be used on essentially all surfaces, being safe for brass, copper, aluminum, and stainless, as well as polycarbonate and vinyl. Soaking and Manual Washing: Dissolve 0.5 oz per gallon of water. If heavy soils are present, 1–2 oz will boost detergency.  CIP Cleaning: Use 0.5 oz for daily treatment of minimally soiled vessels and equipment, but for heavily soiled vessels such as fermenters, 3 oz is recommended. Heat the solution to 120–180°F and circulate for 30 minutes. Follow with a clean water rinse.  

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Specially formulated to passivate and re-passivate stainless steel. Low-foaming designed to attack beer stone and scale. Acid cleaner #5 is specially formulated for cleaning and passivating stainless steel tanks. Acid cleaner #5 is a blend of inorganic acids with a low foam detergent designed to rapidly attack scale and stone to leave metal surfaces sparkling. This special acid blend will help remove the stubborn protein stain (blue rainbow) as well as food deposits like starch. Acid cleaner #5's low foaming characteristic enhances cleaning action when applied by circulation, spray or agitated soak cleaning. It is especially formulated to passivate and repassivate stainless steel. Acid Rinse Make solution of 1 oz. per 10 gallons of water Circulate the solution for 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 50°-140°F Drain, rinse, and sanitize before use Acid Wash Make solution of 1 oz. per 1 gallon of water Circulate the solution for 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 50°-140°F Drain, rinse, and sanitize before use Initial Acid Passivation After cleaning vessel, make a solution of 5 oz. of Acid #5 to 1 gallon of water Circulate for 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 120°F Drain vessel and ALLOW TO AIR DRY Vessel must air dry in order to achieve successful passivation After letting equipment air dry, rinse before sanitizing Sanitize before use Repassivation After cleaning vessel, make a solution of 1 oz. of Acid #5 to 1 gallon of water Circulate for 30 minutes at a temperature of 120°F Drain vessel and ALLOW TO AIR DRY Vessel must air dry in order to achieve successful passivation After letting equipment air dry, rinse before sanitizing Sanitize before use   Please note: Intended for commercial use. Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders for 1-gallon, 15-gallon, 55-gallon, or multiple 5-gallon units will require freight shipping. HAZMAT items are not able to be returned.  

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A highly detersive acid cleaner designed to be used in CO2 environments Low-foaming action quickly penetrates dried beer and hard to remove scale When used in CO2 environments, alkaline/caustic step can be eliminated because of added detergents Keg Cleaning Set keg washer to a 2 minute wash cycle Set temperature between 120°-160°F Make a solution of 1-2oz per gallon of water Pre-rinse keg with warm water to remove excessive soil Run kegs as the machine is pre-set Sanitize keg before us Brite Beer Tanks Pre-rinse tanks with cold water Do not evacuate CO2 Make a solution of of 2-3 oz. per gallon of water Circulate the solution for 15-20 minutes at a temperature of 45°-60°F Rinse and sanitize before use   Please note: Intended for commercial use. Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders will require freight shipping. HAZMAT items are not able to be returned.  

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Removes beer and beverage soils and other off-flavor producers from beer lines Heavy-duty, liquid, caustic Low-foaming Can be used in both hot and cold applications Will withstand storage temperatures as low as 32°F Formerly sold by Five Star as LLC or Liquid Line Cleaner Recommended for hot and cold process CIP cleaning circuits Mix solutions according to equipment and application CIP: 2-9 quarts of LCC per 50gal. of water. Brew Kettles: 2oz. of LCC per gallon of water. Heat Exchangers: 3-4 oz of LCC per gallon of water Circulate for 30 minutes at temperatures between 160°-180° (must be 180° if for heat exchanger) Rinse with water   Please note: Intended for commercial use. Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, orders 55-gallon, or multiple 1-gallon units will require freight shipping. HAZMAT items are not able to be returned.

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Accelerator super charges the Vantage Synergy Power User Formula to provide superior results with unmatched safety. This enzyme-based cleaner will reduce biofilms and odors throughout your beverage system. Enzyme-based cleaners for beverage systems are a safe and modern alternative to traditional hazardous chemicals. Vantage Synergy Accelerator is not a standalone cleaning option but is designed for the three-part Power User Formula. Industry standard beverage system cleaning best practices can be time-consuming and often dangerous. Using enzyme-based cleaners are a new and safe alternative to hazardous caustic chemicals and are effective for removing biofilms and odors from beverage systems. Triple zero rated for health and safety. No DOT hazardous shipping warnings. Features industry standard tracer dye. When used with Vantage Synergy Biomass Remover and Vantage Synergy Demineralizer, the Vantage Synergy Accelerator boosts the Power User Formula to provide outstanding results without the safety concerns of other hazardous cleaning chemicals. For use only in Power User Blend with Vantage Synergy Biomass Remover and Vantage Synergy Demineralizer. Vantage Synergy is an industry-leading non-caustic, non-toxic beverage system cleaning solution that reduces cleaning time by up to 50%. This non-hazardous lineup of cleaning chemicals reduces the risk of injury compared to other caustic solutions, and is much more environmentally friendly thanks to its biodegradable chemistry. For use with CO2 pots and recirculating pumps: Add 2 oz Biomass Remover, 2 oz Demineralizer, 2 oz Accelerator per gallon of water for the complete Power User Formula. ONLY mix Vantage Synergy products with each other. NEVER mix any other chemical products with Vantage Synergy products. Highlights: Use the three-part Synergy package and reduce cleaning time by up to 50% Non-caustic, non-corrosive and non-hazardous Triple zero health and safety rating No DOT hazardous shipping charges for freight or parcel delivery Improve personal and consumer safety, reduce property damage and injury liability claims Built-in industry standard tracer dye Biodegradable chemistry limits wastewater effluent concerns   Challenge: Not having enough time to perform industry standard cleaning cycles and visit enough accounts per day. Solution: Use the three-part Synergy package and reduce cleaning time by up to 50%. Challenge: Existing cleaning products are hazardous, dangerous, and corrosive. Solution: Vantage Synergy chemicals are non-caustic, non-corrosive and non-hazardous. Switching to Synergy will improve personal and consumer safety, reduce property damage costs and mitigate injury liability claims. Challenge: Built-in tracer dye as an industry standard safety feature. Solution: Our “old” caustic and acid brands did not feature a tracer dye, Vantage Synergy does. Tracer dye indicates when cleaning solution is loaded into a system. Challenge: Dangerous caustic and acid chemicals are not “green” products. Solution: Vantage Synergy products are biodegradable and limit wastewater effluent contamination concerns. Challenge: Hazardous shipping fees are expensive for freight and parcel delivery. Solution: Vantage Synergy products are “triple zero” non-D.O.T. regulated for shipping.      

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Super Moss is a negatively-charged, red seaweed based, Kapa and Lambda carrageenan coagulant designed to attract the positively-charged, haze forming proteins together in the brew kettle and primary fermenter then settle out. Supper Moss has been formulated to mix rapidly in cold water. This feature allows it to be added directly to the bowl without creating fish eyes of undissolved carrageenan. Properly used, it can help reduce chill haze. Instructions: Use at a rate of 1 oz. in 10 BBLS. You may use less, but do not use more. Place in a covered jar half filled with cold water. Close jar with water and Super Moss dosage. Shake jar vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Let sit for 10 minutes as moss should swell. Apply to last 15 minutes of the boil. Whirlpool as necessary.

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Effectivly removes protein staining  Low foaming sufactant for quick soil penetration  Great for CIP applications Instructions: Mix 1/2oz-1oz. per gallon of water Circulate for 15-30 minutes at a temperature of 140°-160°F Rinse  

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2-in-1 Functionality: Combines sanitizing power with light cleaning action to simplify your cleaning cycle Fast, No-Rinse Sanitizing: Kills bacteria, yeasts, and molds with short contact time Low Foam Formula: Ideal for CIP and recirculation systems Safe on Equipment: For use on stainless steel, plastics, and rubber gaskets while preventing build-up of beer stone Versatile Uses: Can be used in coarse sprayers, fermenters, kegs, brite tanks, hoses, and packaging lines Saniclean PAA Pro is a 2-in-1 acid-based, EPA registered, sanitizer and cleaner designed for professional brewers. It delivers fast, no-rinse sanitizing with light cleaning action—perfect for fermenters, brite tanks, kegs, and CIP systems. Available in 5 gallon and 53 gallon sizes.   Please Note: Intended for commercial use. Due to DOT HAZMAT shipping restrictions, all orders for Saniclean PAA Pro require freight shipping. The 5-gallon size can fit up to 36 units per pallet. The 53-gallon size can fit up to 4 units per pallet.

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Stabilized chlorine dioxide, best known for being economical, convenient, and excellent in CIP applications Must be activated with Citric Acid Prior to sanitization, remove all gross food particles and soil by use of a pre-flush Available in 5 gal  

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