Cleaning and disinfecting

 

The fermenter and the containers for storing the finished EMA must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. If the fermenter has not been used for a long period of time, it must also be cleaned again before commissioning. This is the only way to ensure that no unwanted microorganisms are propagated. Only through good cleanliness can the high quality and at least two-week durability of the EMa be ensured.
No chemical cleaning agents are used for cleaning. Residues of such cleaning agents could adversely affect the next EMa approach or attack the material of the fermenter.
Purified exclusively with naturally degradable products. Vinegar essence or liquid citric acid have been proven in combination with hot water. Observe the safety instructions, dosage and dilution recommendations on the corresponding products!

Cleaning the fermenter:

1. Empty the fermenter completely before cleaning.

2. Rinse all internal parts (cover, heating element, container) thoroughly with very hot water.

3. Fill the container half full with hot water. Add 10% of the fermenter filling content of acetic acid / citric acid and then fill the container with hot water until the indicated minimum filling level.

4. Turn the lid on the container so that the heating rod is also disinfected.

5. Allow the acid dilution to act for about 20 minutes.

6. Empty the container and rinse all internal parts with hot water.

7. Now you can refill your fermenter.

   If you do not want to refill the fermenter again, allow all parts to air dry. Only after complete drying do you place the fermenter and place it in a clean place for storage. If necessary, put a bag / foil over the fermenter, in order to avoid contamination.

8. Immediately before the next use rinse all internal parts (cover, heating element, container) thoroughly with very hot water.

   EMa can not be further propagated. The composition of the microorganisms changes too much at a further multiplication so that the original EM effect is no longer guaranteed.

    
   Unsuitable receptacles
   Metal containers should be avoided because of the possible oxidative effect. Under no circumstances are containers containing chemical substances, such as cleaning agents or mineral oils, as such substances can penetrate into the plastic and can interfere with the propagation process by means of the evaporation.