Hiya Jean - Hmmmm.... maybe I need to re-read my instructions when I get home from work tonight!! But if I recall correctly, I was only supposed to gently wipe the rods between each use with a coffee filter or unbleached paper towel.
I don't scrub the rods with anything or try to make them "shine" as when they were new. They are a "matte" silver color now and I've made about 4 gallons in 2 weeks if that matters) I get VERY LITTLE gray matter off the rods each time I do wipe them. Also, there is slightly more gray on one rod than the other each time. I was told to rotate the rods between each batch as well so they would wear uniformally. Hope this helps.... Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean DeMasters To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 3:18 PM Subject: Re: CS>Proper jar cleaning Hi Ruth, I usually pour all of the brewed batch into my storage vessel because I brew so little at a time (8oz) as per the instructions that came with the generator, the instructions also said that I should use a scouring pad after each brewing cycle to clean off the dark buildup on the rods. Does only using a coffee filter clean off all the dark buildup? Ruth Bertella <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Jean - For what it's worth, I don't clean my jars when I am brewing up one batch after another (there's no build up of any kind so I don't see the need to). When I'm through for the night, I turn my jar upside down on a white paper towel to dry. I only wash the jar when I see a very slight film on it or maybe every couple days just to be sure. I leave an inch or so of the CS in the jar and use a bottle brush I have dedicated to only cleaning up my CS jars/utensils/etc. (I use CS as the cleaner since soap has gotten a somewhat bad rap in here). After cleaning, I rinse the jar in distilled water and drain the jar on a white paper towel. I clean the rods by gently wiping them off with a coffee filter. Hope this Helps..... Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean DeMasters To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 2:29 PM Subject: Re: CS>Proper jar cleaning Thanx for the feedback I'll give both a try to see what works best for me, however I don't have a drill so what should I be using or not using as a cleaning agent. Jean Jack Dayton <[email protected]> wrote: Medwith, Robert6/11/03 5:30 AM I wrote on this once before. Look around in the dollar stores for plastic handled toilet (ROUND) brushes that at some point narrow down to 1/2 cut here and now it will fit in a 1/2 chuck Drill Motor. This set up with a little water makes it a lot easier to clean jars. I use this set up to clean 1 gallon jars it works on quart jars also. ************************** Hi Bob, Why wouldn't you use a "Bottle Brush" instead, it would probably be less expensive? Cleaning the interior of containers is what they were designed to do. You can find one at most supermarkets. Jack GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM).
