Re: sanitizing your sprouter

[Guest guest]

I use either GSE or food grade peroxide, when I feel they need it. I don't use

caustic chemicals anywhere in my house, so I wouldn't ever use them on anything

to do with food, and I find that GSE and food grade peroxide are effective on

most things-I killed a mold problem in my bathroom with just those, and I use

them for my laundry too. If you rinse your sprouters well between uses, they

shouldn't need sanitizing, but I do after every few batches anyway.

>

> Hi Everyone!

>

> I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

>

> I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom sprout

in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I gave

up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

>

> That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning your

spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

>

> What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

>

> I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap and

water so far. . .

>

> Steve

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ! I think I read in another thread that you can buy food grade

peroxide at a health food store. Do you dilute it or just pour it on a sponge?

Good idea getting rid of caustic chemicals in the house!

Steve

> >

> > Hi Everyone!

> >

> > I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

> >

> > I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but

I gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough

about getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a

few things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

> >

> > That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning your

spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

> >

> > What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

> >

> > I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap and

water so far. . .

> >

> > Steve

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food store-do

NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of about 1/3 cup

to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have the pump type

spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for spraying garden

sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it for everything from

my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few drops of gse when I feel

it needs an extra boost!

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> Thanks ! I think I read in another thread that you can buy food grade

peroxide at a health food store. Do you dilute it or just pour it on a sponge?

Good idea getting rid of caustic chemicals in the house!

>

> Steve

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi Everyone!

> > >

> > > I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

> > >

> > > I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I

gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

> > >

> > > That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning your

spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

> > >

> > > What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

> > >

> > > I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap and

water so far. . .

> > >

> > > Steve

> > >

> >

>

>

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,

This is very helpful information. I have been using things such as clorox wipes

and sprays, but this seems to be a better way to go. I appreciate you giving me

the idea to put it in a spray bottle.

I saw this on Amazon

[http://www.amazon.com/35-Food-Grade-Hydrogen-Peroxide/dp/B0050DS18U]. The cost

is ($35 +$5 per shipping) for 1 pint.

Can you recommend a brand that might be cheaper or is this the going rate?

Thanks for the help!

Steve

> Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food store-do

NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of about 1/3 cup

to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have the pump type

spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for spraying garden

sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it for everything from

my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few drops of gse when I feel

it needs an extra boost!

>

>

>

> Sent from my iPad

>

>

>

> > Thanks ! I think I read in another thread that you can buy food grade

peroxide at a health food store. Do you dilute it or just pour it on a sponge?

Good idea getting rid of caustic chemicals in the house!

> >

> > Steve

> >

> >

> > > >

> > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > >

> > > > I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

> > > >

> > > > I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I

gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

> > > >

> > > > That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning

your spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

> > > >

> > > > What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap

and water so far. . .

> > > >

> > > > Steve

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

You are most welcome, and WOW, that is really high priced! I get a 14 oz bottle

for 7 dollars at my health food store-since it is so concentrated, a bottle

lasts me for ages! I make peroxide wipes by cutting scraps of unbleached cotton

muslin and storing them in a used baby wipes container-I spritz them with the

peroxide/GSE spray and carry them in my car, keep some handy in the kitchen and

bathroom, and carry them in my purse in an old cigarette case. MUCH cheaper

than store bought, no chemical crud on them, and washable and reusable! You can

add a drop or two of lavender or other essential oil if you want a scent, or

even a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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> ,

>

> This is very helpful information. I have been using things such as clorox

wipes and sprays, but this seems to be a better way to go. I appreciate you

giving me the idea to put it in a spray bottle.

>

> I saw this on Amazon

[http://www.amazon.com/35-Food-Grade-Hydrogen-Peroxide/dp/B0050DS18U]. The cost

is ($35 +$5 per shipping) for 1 pint.

>

> Can you recommend a brand that might be cheaper or is this the going rate?

>

> Thanks for the help!

> Steve

>

>

>

>

>

>

>> Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food store-do

NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of about 1/3 cup

to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have the pump type

spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for spraying garden

sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it for everything from

my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few drops of gse when I feel

it needs an extra boost!

>>

>>

>>

>> Sent from my iPad

>>

>>

>>

>>> Thanks ! I think I read in another thread that you can buy food grade

peroxide at a health food store. Do you dilute it or just pour it on a sponge?

Good idea getting rid of caustic chemicals in the house!

>>>

>>> Steve

>>>

>>>

>>>>>

>>>>> Hi Everyone!

>>>>>

>>>>> I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

>>>>>

>>>>> I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I

gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

>>>>>

>>>>> That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning your

spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

>>>>>

>>>>> What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

>>>>>

>>>>> I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap and

water so far. . .

>>>>>

>>>>> Steve

>>>>>

>>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> TODAY(Beta) � Powered by Yahoo!

>>> No-fail dessert for Valentine’s Day

>>> Here's a super simple but sensational chocolate mousse with just two

ingredients.

>>> Privacy Policy

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

,

The muslin wipes are an outstanding idea! I tried to make baby wipes out of

paper towels but they got moldy. I went to my local Whole Foods store tonight

and stuck out. They said they didn't have food grade peroxide and the only

grape seed extract they carried was in capsule form. They just had regular 3%

hydrogen peroxide. I ended up talking to three people at the store and they

thought I was nuts!

I'm off to google answers, but let me know if you have any more thoughts.

Steve

> You are most welcome, and WOW, that is really high priced! I get a 14 oz

bottle for 7 dollars at my health food store-since it is so concentrated, a

bottle lasts me for ages! I make peroxide wipes by cutting scraps of unbleached

cotton muslin and storing them in a used baby wipes container-I spritz them with

the peroxide/GSE spray and carry them in my car, keep some handy in the kitchen

and bathroom, and carry them in my purse in an old cigarette case. MUCH cheaper

than store bought, no chemical crud on them, and washable and reusable! You can

add a drop or two of lavender or other essential oil if you want a scent, or

even a squeeze of fresh lemon.

>

>

>

> Sent from my iPad

>

>

>

> > ,

> >

> > This is very helpful information. I have been using things such as clorox

wipes and sprays, but this seems to be a better way to go. I appreciate you

giving me the idea to put it in a spray bottle.

> >

> > I saw this on Amazon

[http://www.amazon.com/35-Food-Grade-Hydrogen-Peroxide/dp/B0050DS18U]. The cost

is ($35 +$5 per shipping) for 1 pint.

> >

> > Can you recommend a brand that might be cheaper or is this the going rate?

> >

> > Thanks for the help!

> > Steve

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >> Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food

store-do NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of about

1/3 cup to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have the pump

type spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for spraying

garden sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it for

everything from my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few drops of

gse when I feel it needs an extra boost!

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Sent from my iPad

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>> Thanks ! I think I read in another thread that you can buy food

grade peroxide at a health food store. Do you dilute it or just pour it on a

sponge? Good idea getting rid of caustic chemicals in the house!

> >>>

> >>> Steve

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Hi Everyone!

> >>>>>

> >>>>> I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

> >>>>>

> >>>>> I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I

gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning

your spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

> >>>>>

> >>>>> What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap

and water so far. . .

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Steve

> >>>>>

> >>>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>> TODAY(Beta) � Powered by Yahoo!

> >>> No-fail dessert for Valentine’s Day

> >>> Here's a super simple but sensational chocolate mousse with just two

ingredients.

> >>> Privacy Policy

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

I didn't know that the pump type spray bottles were food grade.

I don't think I would use them for anything around my food if they are made

for spraying garden sprays.

Beverly

Texas

Re: Re: sanitizing your sprouter

Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food

store-do NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of

about 1/3 cup to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have

the pump type spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for

spraying garden sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it

for everything from my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few

drops of gse when I feel it needs an extra boost!

[Guest guest]

I really don't care for our Whole Foods. They don't sell sprout seeds, but

they do sell oreo's.

Beverly

Texas

Re: Re: sanitizing your sprouter

,

The muslin wipes are an outstanding idea! I tried to make baby wipes out of

paper towels but they got moldy. I went to my local Whole Foods store

tonight and stuck out. They said they didn't have food grade peroxide and

the only grape seed extract they carried was in capsule form. They just had

regular 3% hydrogen peroxide. I ended up talking to three people at the

store and they thought I was nuts!

I'm off to google answers, but let me know if you have any more thoughts.

Steve

[Guest guest]

I don't use the pump spray ones on food-but do use them in my kitchen. No way

to totally avoid plastic. For anything that touches food, I will use a mason

jar to spray, but there is no such thing as a sprayer that doesn't have a

plastic nozzle and spray pump. I use the food grade peroxide for EVERYTHING,

only to avoid the " purified " water in the cheap stuff (purified water is

purified with chlorine, and I am allergic-I do use the cheap peroxide for some

cleaning though, but just as easy to mix the food grade to the right strength.

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> I didn't know that the pump type spray bottles were food grade.

>

> I don't think I would use them for anything around my food if they are made

> for spraying garden sprays.

>

> Beverly

> Texas

>

> Re: Re: sanitizing your sprouter

>

> Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food

> store-do NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of

> about 1/3 cup to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have

> the pump type spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for

> spraying garden sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it

> for everything from my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few

> drops of gse when I feel it needs an extra boost!

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

meant to say use a mason jar to STORE the mix, not spray with it, since there

are no sprayers that aren't plastic.

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> I don't use the pump spray ones on food-but do use them in my kitchen. No way

to totally avoid plastic. For anything that touches food, I will use a mason jar

to spray, but there is no such thing as a sprayer that doesn't have a plastic

nozzle and spray pump. I use the food grade peroxide for EVERYTHING, only to

avoid the " purified " water in the cheap stuff (purified water is purified with

chlorine, and I am allergic-I do use the cheap peroxide for some cleaning

though, but just as easy to mix the food grade to the right strength.

>

>

>

> Sent from my iPad

>

>

>

> > I didn't know that the pump type spray bottles were food grade.

> >

> > I don't think I would use them for anything around my food if they are made

> > for spraying garden sprays.

> >

> > Beverly

> > Texas

> >

> > Re: Re: sanitizing your sprouter

> >

> > Yes, you can buy food grade (35 percent) peroxide in the health food

> > store-do NOT use it without diluting-very strong stuff! I mix a mixture of

> > about 1/3 cup to two quarts of water and store it in a spray bottle (I have

> > the pump type spray bottles you get in the garden department at walmart for

> > spraying garden sprays) and I just spray everything down with that-I use it

> > for everything from my kitchen counters to toilets-good stuff! I add a few

> > drops of gse when I feel it needs an extra boost!

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > TODAY(Beta) • Powered by Yahoo!

> > Moving photos of Bieber's good deed

> > A far-fetched Facebook campaign gets a happy ending for a sick little girl.

> > Privacy Policy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I know you can't avoid plastic, but there is food grade to look fors. Where

do you get the sprayers for the mason jars?

Beverly

Re: Re: sanitizing your sprouter

I don't use the pump spray ones on food-but do use them in my kitchen. No

way to totally avoid plastic. For anything that touches food, I will use a

mason jar to spray, but there is no such thing as a sprayer that doesn't

have a plastic nozzle and spray pump. I use the food grade peroxide for

EVERYTHING, only to avoid the " purified " water in the cheap stuff (purified

water is purified with chlorine, and I am allergic-I do use the cheap

peroxide for some cleaning though, but just as easy to mix the food grade to

the right strength.

I didn't know that the pump type spray bottles were food grade.

I don't think I would use them for anything around my food if they are made

for spraying garden sprays.

Beverly

Texas

[Guest guest]

,

I am happy to report that I found a local supplier of food grade peroxide! I'm

looking forward to mixing some up! I was browsing through a sproutman book at

the health food store and I think he said something about cleaning sprouts with

a diluted solution. Do you ever do this or just clean things? I am going to

make some wipes this weekend!

Steve

> > > >

> > > > Hi Everyone!

> > > >

> > > > I wanted to introduce myself to the group and throw out a few questions:

> > > >

> > > > I consider myself new to sprouting, although I grew up watching my mom

sprout in a glass jar. I bought a bio-set sprouter close to ten years ago, but I

gave up on sprouting because of food safety concerns. I am serious enough about

getting healthy that I wanted to give sprouting another chance and read a few

things saying that some of the safety concerns from the past were out of

proportion to reality.

> > > >

> > > > That being said, what are some of your safety guidelines for cleaning

your spouters. I now have a few easy sprouters. . .

> > > >

> > > > What are your practices in between batches? soap and water? bleach?

hydrogen peroxide? grape seed extract? If you are using hydrogen peroxide or

grape seed extract, I would be curious on why you think this is a good method.

> > > >

> > > > I guess I am living on the wild side right now! I have just used soap

and water so far. . .

> > > >

> > > > Steve

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > TODAY(Beta) • Powered by Yahoo!

> > No-fail dessert for Valentine’s Day

> > Here's a super simple but sensational chocolate mousse with just two

ingredients.

> > Privacy Policy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I think home-grown sprouts are probably the safest sprouts to eat. As for the

E. coli scares, well if people would just practice safe hand hygiene (and the

slaughter houses MUST change how they do things), E. coli contamination would be

rare.

I was recently surprised by my mother when she expressed her worries about

sprouts -- especially my home-grown ones. I can believe store-bought ones being

contaminated, but what has changed in my household that would promote an

outbreak of E. coli? Just wash the hands. Plain and simple.

Enough said.