Sodium Metabisulfite vs Sparklebrite (chlorinated trisodium phosphate)

Sodium Metabisulfate:

• White powder (smelly stuff) or Campden tablets.
• Mixed with water (50 grams per gallon), it produces sulphur dioxide gas (SO2 - smelly stuff)
• Use to sanitize equipment – pails, hoses, carboys, bottles, spoons, corks, etc
• If your equipment is clean, it only needs to be sanitized, so use metabisulfite.
• Gas may be used to maintain corks in a sterile condition (see sheet on corks)
• Effective against bacterial infection
• Used to sterilize fresh fruit or grapes before making wine
• Effective for 24 hours when used in this way – add yeast only after 24 hours
• Small amounts are added to wine kits or 1 Campden tablet per gallon of fresh juice wine prior to clearing in order to inhibit yeast and to promote clearing. Helps prevent oxidation.
• The liquid can be reused as long as the sulfur dioxide gas is still produced. ie as long as the solution is “smelly”. DO NOT SMELL DEEPLY
• Can provoke allergic reactions if breathed.

Sparklebrite (chlorinated trisodium phosphate) – PINK cleaner

• Mix only in recommended proportions: 1 teaspoon per gallon. There is no point is making a stronger solution. It will not work any better.
• Do not reuse. Unlike sodium metabisulfite, Sparklebrite is a one use solution.
• Bottles and equipment washed with Sparklebrite are sterilized
• DO NOT USE TO STERILIZE CORKS
• The TSP ensures that Sparklebrite is a very effective cleaner – soak very heavily soiled bottles or equipment overnight, then use a bottle brush to remove excess grime and dirt. RINSE VERY THOROUGHLY. Wine does not react well to chlorine.
• Splashes may bleach clothing.
• If splashed in the eyes or on the skin, flush thoroughly with water.
• If splashed in the eyes, seek prompt medical attention.
• Corrosive dangerous gas is formed if mixed with acid, or with toilet bowl cleaner, rust remover, household ammonia or acid.

 

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