How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:53 pm
by CarlosHernandez
I've been using Oxi-Clean to wash my hoses, then a good rinse and my hoses still have a white film. Will PBW eliminate that problem? And is that white film going to contaminate my beer? What's the best way to approach this situation?
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:58 pm
by Hoser
Oxi-Clean and PBW are basic solutions, so they both work the same way and PBW likely will not remove the film from the Oxi-Clean. The best way is to use a weak acid like star san to remove the film, followed by a hot water rinse. I wouldn't wory to much about contamination as long as the hoses are cleaned and sanitized properly. The good thing is hoses are cheap and easy to replace.
Hoser
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:50 am
by dshepard
Depending on if it is a film or the plastic itself, try setting your hoses out in the sun for a few hours. I have "cleaned" up a few hoses myself that way.
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:56 am
by spiderwrangler
I think that AdamandEve or Vanna carries something you can use to get the white film off your hose.
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 6:59 am
by Wutz
I don't have a hard time with the white film...
...I can never get all the blood off the hoes, though.
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:08 am
by Holt
The white film is probably mineral deposits left behind after the hoses have dried.
After I soak my hoses in PBW and rinse, I always put them in the sanitizer (Star San) bucket for a quick rinse before hanging them to dry. They dry out much quicker and leave behind no white film.
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:16 am
by spiderwrangler
Yeah, star san will drip out and dry much faster than even just water, which always seems to hang around and leave spots.
Re: How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:11 pm
by CarlosHernandez
Nice! I will try Star San. Thanks.