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Drinking enough water every day is one of the most important activities a person needs to live. Your body will be needing more water, though, if you are sweating for work or exercising to keep your body in shape.
Having a quick water break is necessary, and having a water bottle is convenient whenever you need it. Easy-to-carry water bottles can save you from withering out due to dehydration. The good news is, there are CamelBak water bottles. (Read Hiking Gear for Beginners)
CamelBak’s water bottles are products of ingenuity and innovation. Their water bottles are the water bottles you can not refuse. By the way, maintaining the cleanliness and dependability of your water bottle is as easy as 1,2,3.
How to Clean Up CamelBak Water Bottles
CamelBak is spilling the cleaning secrets with easy-to follow-steps. Of course, with some details, because we know you care for your water bottles as much as CamelBak cares for you.
Ready? Then let’s get this started!
Classic and Basic
The most common way of cleaning your CamelBak water bottles can be using detergent. Put these in your water bottle and then pour in some lukewarm water into it. Then, brush the water bottle from the inside, rinse it with water, and let it dry.
Baking Powder Wonder
Another effective way of cleaning your water bottle is by aiding it up with some baking powder. Baking powder powers up the cleaning process by providing useful chemical reactions. Using this technique will give you cleaner, fresher water bottles.
Tip: You can also put in some drops of bleach in the baking soda solution to further its cleaning power.
Gentle Acidity
If your water bottle suggests a bad smell, you can counter it by cleaning it up with vinegar. Please clean up your water bottle by filling it up with vinegar solution or dipping it up overnight. The next day, finish cleaning it by using warm water and detergent, then rinse and dry. (Read Best Backpacks for Camping)
Freshen It Up With Mouthwash
As good as cleaning up our mouths, mouthwash can also help in cleaning up your water bottles. Pour some mouthwash, around 3 bottle caps, into your water bottles, then give it a shake. Finish it off by cleaning your water bottles with detergent and warm water, and then dry it.
Cold Treatment
Did you know that freezing helps in eliminating some germs and bacterias? This is the goal of freezing your water bottles. Do it after careful cleaning your water bottles with warm water and detergent.
CamelBak Cleaning Tabs
To prove how much CamelBak loves their clients, they have come up with their cleaning tablets. This makes cleaning more accessible and more convenient. Put these wonderful tabs after cleaning your water bottles first with detergent.
So, how was it? Did you find the secrets helpful? It is up to you now whether to share it with others. It would be better if you would share it because sharing is caring.
Specialized CamelBak Water Bottles
CamelBak also boasts specialized water bottles for different preferences and needs. These water bottles come with great accessories to solve your hydrating hassles.
Meanwhile, if you are wondering, are CamelBaks dishwashers safe? That would make cleaning easier. CamelBak’s water bottles are all dishwasher safe except for the stainless steel ones.
Whoah, whoah, whoah. Not so fast, don’t go already and clean your water bottles right away. There are still a few tips that we will share with you.
How to Clean Camelbak Mouthpiece
We get it. Having your water bottles with straw and mouthpiece looks hard to clean. Yes, we understand that, but this is so easy to do. Follow these steps, and you will finish it in no time.
- First, disengage the straw and mouthpiece from the bottle.
- Put some detergent and warm water into the water bottle.
- You can use baking soda or vinegar solution before washing it with detergent.
- Assemble back the straw and mouthpiece into the water bottle.
- Closed the opening of the mouthpiece to prevent water from coming out.
- Give it a shake to bubble up the solution and let it stand there for about 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse it with water and let it dry.
Tip: You can clean the inside of the straw, and the mouthpiece with a dedicated brush fit enough in it. Remember not to push down the brush too hard, for it might damage the slit.
How to Clean Camelbak Bite Valve
Like with the mouthpiece, a water bottle with a bite valve seems a bit tricky to clean up. But it is much easier to do than defining it. Follow the procedure below:
- Take off the straw and the bite valve.
- Put some detergent and warm water into the water bottle.
- You can use baking soda or vinegar solution before washing it with detergent.
- Assemble back the straw and bite valve into the water bottle. Lock the bite valve to prevent water from spilling out.
- Please give it a shake to bubble up the solution. Let it stand for about 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse it with water and let it dry.
Reminder: Keep the silicone seal inside the bite valve safe by not brushing into it. If damaged, your water bottle will no longer serve its purpose.
Wrapping It Up
Cleaning and maintaining the quality of your CamelBak water is so easy. It is not a complicated process; you need to follow the instructions like you will be okay. Be wary in cleaning the bite valve and mouthpiece for you not to damage it.
With that, I hope this guide has been much help with your cleaning concerns and has answer much of your questions regarding the maintenance of your water bottles.
Enjoy your CamelBak water bottles! Hydrate!
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