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Cleaning a camelbak

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  • 30-08-2012 6:36pm
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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    So got one of these a few weeks back:

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    Problem is I'm not too sure whats the best way of cleaning it, anyone have any suggestions?

    I don't have the cleaning kit for it you can buy,


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    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭rom


    Was lost on this one too. Best to clean it after and before use.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JELjrL_z5CA


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Great, thanks...it started to taste a little odd during my last long run with it so wanted to clean it before Sunday :)


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    JohnnyCrash
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    "Wire brush and Dettol mam"( Billy Connolly):D:D


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    dev123
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    Cabaal wrote: »
    Great, thanks...it started to taste a little odd during my last long run with it so wanted to clean it before Sunday :)
    I got one recently and have been giving it a good rinse, removing the bit valve and throwing it in the freezer. It stops bacteria growing and no funny taste yet


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    PaulieC
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    I use Milton sterilising fluid. It's supposed to be tasteless, but I add some orange cordial just in case


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    rom
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    cambo_gueno wrote: »
    I use Milton sterilising fluid. It's supposed to be tasteless, but I add some orange cordial just in case

    +1 Milton. You need to wash it out with water afterwards when you use it.


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    DublinDilbert
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    I just use milton a few times a year in mine. Apart from that if I haven't used it in more than a few days, it gets a rinse as part of filling.


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    b.harte
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    +1 for milton
    Tend to leave mine full of the solution over night and rinse then.
    I use the hose to keep the bag open and stuff it with kitchen paper to soak the last of the water.
    I picked up a second "hilly"2ltr bladder for 15 euro in the local sports shop, which was a great find.


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