Best Home Brewing Cleaning & Sanitation of 2025

"I've found this product to be effective for everything from canning jars to wine carboys and cider fermenting buckets. I've never had a contamination issue!"

"I brew mead in one-gallon batches, and this jug allows me to make five gallons of sanitizer at a time. It's super easy to just mix a bit with water and start sanitizing surfaces or dipping items. The foam it produces is nothing to worry about."

"For years, I've relied on Star San for sanitizing my brewing equipment. It has never let me down and is incredibly versatile."

"I used this product on a couple of thermos jugs that I had previously tried to clean with soap and scrubbing. After just one soak with the tablet in hot water, the first thermos was restored to like new. The second thermos showed remarkable improvement after one tablet, but I decided to do a second treatment. The result was amazing. What had been a black coating of residue came out shining like new. Chunks of caked-on residue fell out during the rinse. This stuff is great!"

"I was skeptical at first, but after using it on my 50-year-old Stanley Thermos, I was blown away! The inside looks brand new now. I had tried everything over the years, but nothing worked. After heating water on the stove, dropping in two tablets, and letting it sit for an hour, I could not believe the gunk that poured out. I also used it on my Yeti coffee mug, which had become permanently black inside. One tablet worked wonders, and it looks like I just bought it! I really wish I had taken pictures to show the difference!"

"I had no idea what these tablets were meant for, but they worked wonders in my washing machine! I had tried numerous products to tackle the funky stank in my rental apartment. I put these tablets in, stopped the cycle when it was full and agitated, let it sit for four hours, and finished the cycle. I then ran an empty cycle to rinse everything out. The stink was dramatically reduced! No other product made such a noticeable difference."

"I started using this for homebrewing, and it's perfect—no cleanup or residue. It's also an amazing general cleaner for enamel sinks and caked-on pans. Just add some One Step and water, let it sit for 12 hours, and it’s done. Beats scrubbing!"

"I found this through a fermenting company and I absolutely love it. I use it for everything—cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes. Just spray, rinse, and spray again. They want to keep this separate from everyday dish soap, so you have to look for it!"

"I purchased the 5lb bag of One Step cleaner because it's so much cheaper than the small containers. I already had a bucket to store it in, and it will last me about 5 years. I highly recommend buying it this way, and I plan to do it again!"

"I love the high quality materials used in this product. It feels really sturdy!"

"The stylish design caught my eye immediately, and I've received many compliments."

"For the price, it's an incredible value for money. I couldn't be happier!"

"This is a great product! I haven't ruined a batch of beer since using it, and I appreciate the low foam feature. The no rinse aspect is a huge plus. However, I'd love to see it a bit cheaper."

"I've relied on this for years to clean my kegs. It's an absolute must-have for home brewing!"

"I bought this to sanitize my bottles for fermentation. It has a bit of a bleach-ish smell, but after rinsing, I couldn't smell it anymore. I'm satisfied with its performance, but I remain curious about Star San."

"I had an old keg from a brewery that went out of business 10 years ago. Now that I'm into homebrewing, I wanted to see if I could use this old keg. When I opened it, it was really nasty. I filled it with hot water and dropped in 5 tablets - I wasn't expecting it to foam up. I let it soak for an hour and then did it again. I also purchased a carboy cleaning brush for my drill, and after cleaning, it looks like new. Very happy with my purchase."

"I didn't realize all the things I could clean and restore to 'like new' with this! Love it!!!!"

"I've been using PBW for a long time. Measuring it out has always been a guessing game, but with these tabs, I just throw one into my bucket blaster or keg washer, and I'm off to the races. They are fantastic for keg washing or low volume CIP. I recommend them and will continue to buy and use them going forward. They are a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion."

"I found this cleaning kit to be incredibly easy to use. I was surprised at how simple the system is—just attach the keg line to the hand pump, mix the solution, and flush the line. It's so easy that I'll be doing it after every quarter barrel!"

"As a new kegerator owner, I was a bit nervous about cleaning the lines. However, this kit made it super simple. I plan to clean the lines at least once before each keg runs out, even if it takes longer to finish."

"This product works exactly as advertised. I was initially hesitant about the price, but after using it, I believe it's worth every penny. The setup takes just a few minutes, and the entire process is efficient and straightforward."

"This product meets all my expectations! It works perfectly as described, but I was surprised that it came in a bag, not a tub as shown. Regardless, it's a 5-star product for me!"

"I find this cleaner to be quite effective. I don't have much to compare it with, but it works especially well in carboys. It’s economical too, using only 1 tablespoon per gallon. However, the instructions suggest wearing gloves and a respirator, yet say no rinsing is required, which I found a bit contradictory. I had a wild experience when I dumped it outside—bugs came out of the cracks like they were fleeing! I felt bad for the worms though."

"I absolutely love this cleaning powder! I mix it with water to soak my bottles. As someone who makes my own beer and wine, this cleaner does an excellent job at cleaning and sanitizing all in one go!"

"I find this tool to be fantastic for cleaning bottles. I wholeheartedly recommend it!"

"This rinser works great even with champagne bottles. It's definitely made of heavier duty materials than my previous one."

"Using this device has been a game changer for me. I used to struggle with a pot and foam, but now, it’s so much easier. I just fill it up, dip the bottle, pump twice, and I'm done! The best part is that bottles dry quickly without the mess!"

"I found it to be a great deal and great stuff overall."

"Just a tip: make sure to remove any rings or jewelry before using it."