what's the best way to start using it again without having to taste old water and rubber?
2006-09-13 19:29:50 · 10 answers · asked by Eryc 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Boiling hot water with a capful of bleach should do it. Do that a couple times and then flush it, making sure you get the drinking tube clean. Pull the mouthpiece off and make extra sure it's clean. Rinse it out (that Listerine thing is a good idea--it'll kill the bleach flavor too) and you're good to go! Or you could spend a few bucks for a new bladder. ;-)
2006-09-14 00:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't clean it and store it properly, you probably want to replace it.
You could try a mild solution of dish soap and warm water, soak for 10 minutes and then rinse really well.... but if it has any odor other than plastic afterwards, you need to replace it.
In the future, clean it out after each use and store it in the freezer between uses.
2006-09-13 19:35:53 · answer #2 · answered by sueflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camelbak sells cleaning tablets and brushes (for the tube)for cleaning their hydration systems.
After cleaning, fill with water and 1 teaspoon of bleach.Have replacement valves available also.Since they get damaged or worn out.
2006-09-13 19:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleach diluted with water workes the best otherwise a chlorine solution.
2006-09-13 19:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Charles Athole M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they sell cleaning kits and spare parts at the exchange. or you can order something on the internet. or just flush it out a few times with listerine mouthwash and water. thats what i do when my camelbak hasnt been used for a week or more.
2006-09-13 19:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boiling water then a small amount of bleach water then 2 more times rinse with boiling water bleach smell gone and your good to go
2006-09-13 19:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10% bleach to water solution, let it sit for a half hour and slosh it around good, empty and rinse w/ soap and water and then finally with fresh water...should kill anything living in there for sure =)
2006-09-13 19:33:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new insert, they are inexpensive and you wont have to deal with the residue.
2006-09-14 05:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by knufflebunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't you just buy a new insert? Sounds Nasty to me.
2006-09-13 19:31:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put rubbing alcohol or regular good proof alcohol in it if you drink
2006-09-13 19:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Akela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋