Rick explains the difference between cleaning and sanitation and why they are separate steps using different chemicals. He also explains the more stringent disinfecting and sterilizing terms.
We discuss the cleaning process which removes dirt and biofilms and how the material/surface being cleaned makes a big difference.
Rick tells us why the soil/biofilm types also matter and it often takes a different combination of chemicals and action to remove them all.
We discuss the four basic elements of cleaning: Time, temperature, mechanical action and chemical action.
Rick also explains the many different phsio-chemical reactions going on when we clean a surface.
We talk about sanitizing agents and why they are different from cleaning agents.
Rick provides his basic rules for cleaning for home brewers.
Rick tells us why household cleaners may not be a great substitute for cleaners and sanitizers designed for home brewing.
He walks us through the products his company offers including Straight-A, One-Step and San-Step NS and how each are best used.
