Wine Bottle Washing Equipment Education and Training

Get the guidance needed for cleaning wine bottles
By Gail L. Perry, Freelance Writer / MSW Life Coach Even though cleaning wine bottles uses energy, it is still less expensive than using recycled glass to make new glass. In Europe, reuse is a common practice, but in the U.S., the cost of operating a bottle washing plant now outweighs the benefits. In fact, many bottle-washing plants began making one-time use bottles to stay in business.

Changing the shape of wine bottles made it difficult for wine bottle washers to accommodate. In addition to changing the wine bottles, wine companies began using pressure-sensitive labels, which are difficult and costly to remove. Wine bottle washing equipment education and training may help revive a faltering industry; check out the following options for training:

1. Know the importance of sterilization from tutorials.

2. Meet suppliers of wine bottle washing equipment at trade shows.

3. Watch videos on commercial wine bottle washing devices.

Learn about wine bottle washing from tutorials

When cleaning wine bottles in your home or place of business, it is important to ensure clean, sterile bottles. Whether you do it by hand or with a machine, there is a systematic process for washing wine bottles. Take the time to educate yourself on how to remove the pressure-applied wine bottle labels, what solutions clean and sterilize your bottles, and what types of drying equipment exist.
Try:  For an article that provides the how-to of cleaning wine bottles, go to the E.C. Kraus website and DiWINETaste. Leeners provides a brief tutorial on bottle washing, and they provide brief explanations of equipment options for small businesses.

Acquaint yourself with wine bottle washing equipment options at trade shows

Most wine conventions and trade shows include bottle washing equipment as a component of the entire wine-making process. In addition to bottle washing devices, they also offer education and training seminars. Increase your understanding and knowledge by attending a trade show or conference. View bottle washing equipment and/or demonstrations and talk with engineers to help you find the right equipment for your needs.
Try:  The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium displays an exhibitors list, and they offer education at their annual symposium. The Wineries Unlimited Trade Show and Convention also provides education and trade show exhibits. A supplier of wine bottle washing equipment, McBrady Engineering, has a list of their upcoming trade shows.

Check video demonstrations and instructions on a wine bottle washing device

There are many options for bottle washing machines, so investigate and educate yourself to find the right one for you. Equipment for small businesses can wash 100 or less containers at a time, or you may need stand-alone equipment that handles higher volume. Instead of purchasing a wine bottle washing machine, you may want to construct your own washing equipment.
Try:  For a video demonstration of a bottle washer that fits into a portable dishwasher, see Cask Brewing Systems. Fowler provides information about a commercial bottle washer; they provide training with installation and regularly attend trade shows. If you decide to construct a smaller washing system, check out the instructions from Brew Your Own Magazine.

• Utilize information from beer as well as wine websites because their bottle washing equipment information and supplies are interchangeable.