I got a tote from our local maple supplier and went to the car wash and used the high pressure rinse cycle. Started it out on the truck first to make sure it was nothing but water under pressure. Cleaned out the tote very well.
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I got a tote from our local maple supplier and went to the car wash and used the high pressure rinse cycle. Started it out on the truck first to make sure it was nothing but water under pressure. Cleaned out the tote very well.
Try a product called Powdered Brewery Wash for the cleaning works great for oils / grease. Brewers and winemakers use it no smell no taste residue rinse rinse rinse then finish with Starsan (sp?) to sterilize. JayQuote:
Originally Posted by BoerBoel
Put it in the bed of your truck, Fill halfway with water, Pour in bottle of Dawn dish soap, drive truck. Leave it for a week or so. rinse thoroughly and you will be good to go.
Why does everyone say "Dawn" dish soap? Is there something special about this soap?
Safe to clean up animals that have been involved in oil spills its gonna be safe to use to clean up your totes. Also helps cut out any oils that may be in the tote such as sunflower or vegetable etc....
I used to have a problem with mold and algae forming on the side of tanks until I cleaned with bleach. I now fill the tote with about four inches of water and add bleach. I leave in contact with the bottom for atleast 15 mins and then scrub with a long handled brush. I then lay the tote on its side and repeat for all four sides. I then drain it and rinse with water. I now also rinse my head tank between batches with water and then to the bleach wash at the end of the season. This regimen has helped improve the quality of my syrup.