Sorry, missed answering 2 questions:

-ICE-
Yes, I put the ice in the sink, NOT in the brew kettle! (good to be
through)

-One-Step mix-
Yes, I follow the 1 TBSP per gal. Do you think that is too little or
too much?

-Other cleaners I have tried-
Chlorinated "PINK" powder. The local supply said this should kill
anything.. Aparently, it kills the taste of beer too! I rinsed
several times after that and still did the one-step stuff after that.

B-T-F Brand Iodine - Followed the directions on the stuff to a tee.
Again, I followed with One-Step after several good rinses.



Thanks!