Novice winemakers should try to develop a habit of washing winery equipment before and immediately after each use. Hoses and Tubing Hoses and tubing should be cleaned much the same as other pieces of winemaking equipment. However, scrubbing the inside surfaces is practically impossible, so hoses and tubing require special care. A strong CTSP solution removes soil efficiently when used promptly, but the tubing should be rinsed several times with clean water to make sure no CTSP remains on the inside surfaces. Mold starts to grow in a short time if water is allowed to stand in a hose.
Wineries hang their hoses with both ends down so any water can drain completely.
Special hose racks for this purpose are constructed from wood, plastic or metal. Home winemakers often make hose racks from scrap wood or from several nails appropriately placed. Hanging hoses from a single nail will cause permanent kinks. If a length of hose or tubing becomes heavily stained or contaminated with mold, try a full strength Clorox treatment. Two types of tank residues are often encountered, and both types are difficult to remove, even when the tank is cleaned promptly.