New to corking. Oil in corker iris?

[norfire0]

Just got a Italian floor corker to day from More Beer. There is oil in the iris where the cork goes. How do I prep the corker? Do I just wip oil off spray with starsan and cork? Any tips

[BDawg]

Any cork soakers out there?

[norfire0]

I have heard of soaking corks but know nothing about it.

[norfire0]

I am corking sours with Belgium corks and bottles. Just fyi

[dogismycopilot]

I'd wipe down any part that will touch the cork, or lip of the bottle, with rubbing alcohol, to dissolve the excess oil.

[norfire0]

Rubbing alcohol to dissolve oil. Love it.

[norfire0]

Found something on soaking corks
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/how-to-p ... corks.html

[dogismycopilot]

That humidifier is a great idea.