Milton For Sanitising

[brewgirl]

Hi... I've got a stack of milton tablets that I no longer need for baby bottles, and was wondering if anyone has used them for sanitising their brewing equipment? Its a hospital grade disinfectant, non toxic and doesn't need rinsing. I think if I drained everything well I shouldn't have a problem with it, was just wondering if anyone else had an opinion on it.

The active ingredient is Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (don't ask me to say it) ... sort of smells a bit like pool water

Thanks

 

[sah]

Hi... I've got a stack of milton tablets that I no longer need for baby bottles, and was wondering if anyone has used them for sanitising their brewing equipment? Its a hospital grade disinfectant, non toxic and doesn't need rinsing. I think if I drained everything well I shouldn't have a problem with it, was just wondering if anyone else had an opinion on it.

The active ingredient is Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (don't ask me to say it) ... sort of smells a bit like pool water

Thanks

Hi BrewGirl,

I think they'll do the job of sanitising just fine. Make sure the equipment is spotless first. However, don't treat this as a no-rinse sanitiser. It is chlorine based and chlorine + phenols (chlorophenols) = a horrible band-aid like taste in your beer. It's evident in very low numbers. Rinse with water afterwards, boiled if you have any concerns about your town supply.

regards,
Scott

 

[Kleiny]

ive used milton tablets before and they work great
i never rinsed but just let them drain well
they got a bit expensive just to buy for brewing as there are cheaper alternatives
but if you already have them use them

good luck