Cleaning Camelbak bottle with bite-valve? I've ordered some of the Camelbak water bottles with the bite-valve since they've gotten such good reviews, but I'm wondering... what's the best way to keep them clean?
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All I do with my bite valve is remove it, scrub it with a toothbrush and make sure there's nothing in the actual rubber (or whatever material it is) valve itself. If you're super paranoid, I suppose you could use some diluted bleach on any part of it as long as you wash it thoroughly. Edit: Also, for cleaning inside the bite valve once it's off, I've never had to do more than soapy water and a quick finger swipe with my pinky finger. Might be harder for people with big fingers, just shove something in there that won't poke holes in it with some soap and scrape around, you'll be good to go.
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I clean mine semi-regularly FIRST by washing out with Dawn dishwashing soap & hot water, rinsing, THEN filling it with very hot water plus two denture cleaning tablets. I leave it fizzing for a couple of hours (or overnight), then rinse it well. This works well with all my thermal mugs, water bottles (glass, metal, ceramic, etc). I also soak the lids in the solution.
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I'm having a problem with staining on the hard plastic under the bit valve. There is a dark brown ring stain that won't come clean with bleach. Although I know it is clean, I don't like the looks of the dark brown ring, which is visible through the bite value. Has anyone found a way to remove this stain?
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I am sorry- I don't have a kid with a mini hydration pack! I can tell you, however, when I looked at the pack online, it sure looks like it is the same stuff, only a smaller pack. Never saw any parts options for replacements that are "mini" sized so I would feel safe ordering....also, it might be a good thing to get a "Bit Bite Valve Cover" while you are at it. I know kids might be a little rough on their stuff, but if you can get them used to it, using a cover is a really nice habit.
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The all clear bottle blocks the UV rays, which can be harmful to your skin & eyes. An alternative would be to use an opaque camelbak bottle, or stick your camelbak bottle in an opaque bag when you're doing the one minute UV thing. That's what I do now since I lost my all clear bottle.
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Not a good idea. We use a thermos bottle cleaning brush (long handle, soft bristles) and that does a good job. We use filtered water and that does not leave a build up in the bottle.
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over time I have switched to other bladders. My favorite right now is http://www.geigerrig.com/. I have tried Camelbaks and Platypus bags but I find the geigerrig's ability to turn inside out the easiest to clean and keep dry. The problem with the sawyer bags are they are hard to keep clean and the handles/small hole at the bottom tear under full weight of water (or maybe a bit more if you hang it wrong) so they become (imo) worthless. If I had to do it all over again, i would just order the filter and make my own system with it. Just my .02
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If the lid is tight, it does not leak. I use the Camelback Chute top (I swapped it out on this bottle), not this bite valve top, so I can't speak to whether or not the bite valve leaks, but I've used camelbak bite valves in the past and they don't leak.
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No breaks! Excellent bottles that clean well!!!! No concern using hot water!! However, if you are expecting young baby to hold these up they are a bit heavy and drop on the head may cause a mild contusion. An excellent purchase from Amazon and my daughter loved them! As a Nurse, I recommend them for cleanliness.
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this will absolutely not fit over the insulation of a camelbak tube (as is). i have the black climate control tube and it barely fits over the tube without insulation so you will definitely need some sort of modification. instead of filing away the inside of the clip for the tube (and possibly compromising the structural integrity of the clip) i just put it at the end of the tube before the bite valve and slid the insulation over it. the magnet is still fairly strong and i haven't had any issues with it.
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I wouldn't see a reason why not to use another camelbak bottle but am no scientist to back up my answer. My take is that the lid emits light (UV) that kills organisms in the water...
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I am confused when you ask about a "white insert". If you are talking about the round piece of plastic in the "feeder" section where the bottle screws in, I have never removed that part for cleaning. I just rinse the bottle and the bottom part in hot soapy water.
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BEATS ME, I SENT MINE BACK. I believe the bite valve was straight, as was the place where the tube exits the cap. 'Believe', not sure. I sent mine back, unused, as the tube was too short to be useable.
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I've had it installed on our dog crate door for a little over a month now and I've not ever cleaned the bottle. It hasn't gotten dirty so I haven't seen the need to clean it. My dog uses it during the night and for a few hours during the day. Now I'm curious why other people would clean it once or twice a week ??? Maybe it's because of all the water not being drank ??? My dog almost empties the bottle daily... so since I fill it daily he's always got fresh water in the bottle.
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***** THIS IS HOW TO CORRECTLY FILL THE BOTTLE & INSERT THE FEEDING TUBE******DO THIS CORRECTLY AND YOU WON'T HAVE ANY LEAKS!(this is done with a wine bottle, but same concept, no matter what you're using)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6IeQOPKPn8
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Yeah, the same thing happened to me. I just kept using the bottle, and I didn't notice any ill effects on my health. If you want you could try to clean it with a tooth brush and some soap. You will have to cut off the plastic ring on the water spout if you want to get in there though.
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I just noticed nasty bits in the water holding/bottle steaming area. Sending mine back :/ I have been cleaning it as prescribed, it's just too gross! I don't like that I cannot completely clean it out. You can't see down where the water goes.