Can these be cleaned so you can put clean water in them at the start of trip after you have used lake water in them?
167704
Yes ,I use about 5 drops of bleach with about half a pouch of water and a drop or two of dish soap ,rinse several times ,I also use the pouch for clean water BUT often just start with a 2 liter cola bottle as they are easier to fill in trail-side streams and pools and also fit the threads on my Sawyer filter so only 'clean' water is carried in the pouches...but they still should be cleaned just the same as 'stuff' can and will happen.
167705
Sure. I would fill it with water and add a few drops of bleach, then let it sit for a while after shaking vigorously. Empty, then rinse with clean water. You should then be good to go.
167706
The pouches are used to collect the untreated water (place into a pond or ditch or hole or stream). Should be cleaned later with a bleach solution on a regular basis.
1242921
Yes, they are reusable. You can rinse them after each use, they are not dishwasher safe.
1124907
I will venture a guess, since I've not tried it. Yes, I'm thinking you could let soak...maybe even set them in the sun if you are camping. They are so good, tho', you should just buy a case and try it out before your trip. I swear the company did not put me up to this,�
1120880
You can re-use them, but they do not collapse back down. Once they are wet they stay as they are in my experience.
1109628
As far as I can tell you can't. I clean mine immediately after every use. Just ensure you run plenty of water through it.
191674
YES! We used our first one for almost a year before switching to a new one! We only used filtered water and clean it every couple months. Of course you clean the filters every time you use it.
1405854
You can put them in the dishwasher but I wash them by hand. Fill the pack with soap and water, seal it up and squirting the water out through the nozzle to clean out the nozzle. Open it up and run water through it and rinse it out. Real simple
5072
these are not stainless steel so you cannot wash them with water. You will receive a manual that indicates how you must do the cleaning, you just need to use a dry cloth
1825771
Yes, when using cold water in short cycles the pods don't always dissolve properly. I use them in warm water now. Love how they clean and make the clothes smell.
1074203
Yes, soak them in regular water overnight. This pack is a great deal. I paid half as much for about 1/100th of what you get here before I ran into this deal.
1172780
No. They're indeed pathetic. I haven't made use of mine since the first time because of the horrible taste of the water I "distilled." I read about a particular method of cleaning it that I have faith in, but I haven't the time to try yet. If you take a few minutes to research, even on Google, you will get some instruction. Apple cider vinegar was recommended for the initial cleaning. I believe running a cup or two through it as you would water. I hope this was somewhat helpful. Best of luck!
1201796
They are reusable, but I don't know if they would work as a substitute for a water bath.
38833
No, they are reusable. However, they will need to be thoroughly cleansed after each use (salt build up and grime).
504446
I just flush them with purified water and let them air dry but if you want to you can get cleaning tablets. Ive never had a problem with them though.
1503810
I use the travel berkey in my travel trailer. I empty the berkey of all water and then pack paper towels around the filters to stabilize them while moving the berkey around. Or you might be able to completely take the filters out while transporting. I have not run into any problems.
1824967
I do not do anything to the water before, but i have not left it in there for longer than a weekend camping either. I rinse it real good when i get home and let it air dry. I will bleach rinse them at the end of the season, and check them next year before i us them, if they are stinky next time i will bleach rinse again. Seems to work for me so far.
1410153
I would say yes BUT you should wash them out and only use them maybe 1 or 2 time more and then just buy filters. Try one out and see.