The Best Way to Clean Dirty Beer Bottles
Beer bottles and cans have served as a collectible item for many years. They can be displayed in a sunny location to filter the light and reflect the colors of the glass. Bottles are also reused for home beer brewing. Prior to displaying or reusing beer bottles it's best to clean and sanitize them. The best way to clean dirty beer bottles is to do so carefully and thoroughly using techniques and supplies that clean the glass, remove the beer odor and leave the bottles sanitized, shiny and clean. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dishpans
- 1 tsp. dishwashing detergent
- Bottle brush
- Clean cloth
- 3 tbsp. bleach
- Drying rack
Instructions
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Fill a dishpan with hot water and mix in 1 tsp. dishwashing detergent. Place dirty beer bottles into the dishpan and allow them to soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt and sticky residue from beer.
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Scrub the inside of each bottle using a bottle brush. Dip a clean cloth in the soap solution and use it to scrub the outside of the bottle. Be sure to wash in and around any grooves on the bottles to remove trapped dirt.
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Rinse each bottle thoroughly until the rinse water coming out of the bottle is no longer soapy.
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Fill the dishpan with 1 gallon water and 3 tbsp. bleach. Set the clean beer bottles in the diluted bleach solution to sanitize them. Soak the bottles for a few minutes then rinse them off with water both inside and out.
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Dry the beer bottles on a drying rack that allows the bottles to stand upside down while drying. This allows remaining moisture to drain out of the bottles as they dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Rinse beer bottles immediately after use to prevent bacteria and mold from forming inside the moist bottle.
After washing and sanitizing bottles cover them with plastic if you do not intend to use them right away.
Washing and sanitizing beer bottles before filling them with home brewed beer is important as it kills bacteria that can pose health hazards.
