BTF® Iodophor Sanitizer 32 oz

It works. A bottle will last a lifetime.It’s different than powdered brewery wash. PBW cleans. Iodophor sanitizes.I shake a splash if Iodophor with a gallon or so of water and shake it. Some people like to apply with a spray bottle.It’s main competitor is Star-san. Both are a replacement for bleach. Below is a comparison.Iodophor:- Price is a lot higher than it used to be. Still cheaper than Star-San.- Odor can put people off. Weak and not noticeable once diluted. Plus it isn’t a bad smell- can stain plastics. Again, it will likely be brewing stuff anyways and the staining is hardly noticeable if the correct proportions are used. Plus all the more reason to move to glass!- cannot be stored long term exposed to air. But it can be stored in this container. Plus it’s cheap enough to just dump the solution after use.- can stain clothes- If you use it in a bucket, it will tell you where you need to clean. Iodine changes sugars to a bluish color. You can quickly see where you need to wipe your bucket with a soft rag to remove the crud.Star-San:- can leave a slimy residue in bottles- foams a decent amount. This can help coat stuff but is also a bit annoying.- more expensive (works out to like 30 cents/ batch)- I believe it sanitizes quicker- acid based. So soft metals should be avoided. I avoid using it in my kegs. A lot of people use it in kegs.Bleach:- stains- must rinse- can not be used on stainless kegs- leftover bleach can cause the formation of chlorophenol–the wet Band-Aid flavorAt the end of the day I prefer Iodophor for brewing. It’s a good industrial grade sanitizer.