I have always used One Step because it was what I was first introduced to. It works great for me but I’ll probably try the alkaline cleaner sometime.
You count me as another fan of the Craftmeister Alkaline Brewery Wash. I run it in my fermentors for about 20 minutes using a keg and carboy washer, and they come out sparkling. I also let it sit in my tap lines for about 20 minutes after a keg kicks, and it really cleans them up nice. I always follow-up with a clean water, then Saniclean rinse.
The ABW is REALLY harsh on the hands, though. I now make sure that I am wearing gloves when I use it.
I see that the Alkaline Brewery Wash is not recommended for use on soft metals like aluminum or zinc. Does anyone know if it’s okay on brass or copper? I have a copper dip tubes in my kettles, and some brass valves and QDs,
i use just oxy soak overnight and kettle shines.
Copper OK, brass no.
I think they add the sesquicarbonate is washing soda bound to baking soda. It is more soluble in cold water than washing soda. Perhaps a homemade mix could be made simply and effectively.
Neither is the Oxygen wash, PBW, or Oxiclean. I’ve had no problems with copper.
I think you should ask them rather than speculate.
I didn’t speculate - I did some research on the chemical and its use in cleaning products. Regardless of why that company in particular includes it, the cold water solubility is a property and a motivation for it’s inclusion in general. The mds makes the ratios of the other chemicals fairly transparent.
Denny has it right!
Any questions regarding Craft Meister, private message me. Better yet, try it for yourself.