How do I get rid of that white film on my hoses?

[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?

[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

[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.

[spiderwrangler]

I think that AdamandEve or Vanna carries something you can use to get the white film off your hose.

[Wutz]

I don't have a hard time with the white film...

...I can never get all the blood off the hoes, though.

[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.

[spiderwrangler]

Yeah, star san will drip out and dry much faster than even just water, which always seems to hang around and leave spots.

[CarlosHernandez]

Nice! I will try Star San. Thanks.