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? I usually put my water bottles thru the dishwasher to make sure they get sterilized, but I'm guessing that wouldn't work with the bite valve. Anyone have any methods that work? I hate the idea of germs building up in that thing... 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... » Read More 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? I usually put my water bottles thru the dishwasher to make sure they get sterilized, but I'm guessing that wouldn't work with the bite valve. Anyone have any methods that work? I hate the idea of germs building up in that thing... « Show Less
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I put mine in the dishwasher and it gets it completely clean. since the hot temperatures of the dishwasher are hot, I know that my Camelbak is getting clean and sanitized. :) hope this helps
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I also used a pipe cleaner (the kind with a few metal strands also works best), to stick in the folding plastic part (not the bite valve). As this gets gunked up also. If you take the long plastic straw off, you can actually get the pipe cleaner all the way through, and you can pull it back and forth. I love this bottle also, but it is something you need to keep up with the cleaning on.
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I just wash with detergent and water and let it air dry completely before putting it back on. If I've forgotten to wash it right away and it looks a little grungy I'll roll a corner of a paper towel so it fits in the valve and twist it around a few times. This usually gets everything out. A bottle/nipple brush would probably work better but this works for me. When in doubt I let it soak in bleach water first.
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it's made of silicone just like a baby's bottle nipple. so i guess boiling it for a few minutes wouldn't hurt. i clean mine like i clean the baby's nipple. was with soap and water and boil for about 5 mins.
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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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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I use Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Cleaning Brush, 4 Pack . They work great to get to the insides of the valve, straw and the plastic folding part. I take off the valve and straw and wash everything with dish detergent. I also take everything apart and soak in very warm water and bleach about once a week to take care of any mold.
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I stick it in the dishwasher in the basket that I put my baby bottle parts. Works perfectly.
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Easy to look on Camelback's website for this info. Which says to NOT use high heat or boiling. Nor should one stick brushes through the sip hole. Soap and water
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Use a baby bottle cleaner. It has a small tip for the bite valve and a brush head for the bottle. Works great!
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I've been using it for a while now and I do think it works well. They recommend just water but every once in a while you can put mouthwash in it and it does a little better job of getting things clean. It is much easier than brushing your mouthguard or dentures everyday. Just place them in the container, fill with water or mouthwash and push the button. It runs for about five minutes. Remove container, rinse and you're done. I would definitely buy another if this one would break. Good luck.
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Not sure about the dishwasher, but a mild bleach or soap solution should work for cleaning, though the mouthpiece is really the only thing that gets any kind of filth attached to it with any frequency. I haven't heard the freezer trick, but it seems like it should work, so long as it is empty (or close to it). Though at any rate, the factory slimeguard coating is proving to be bulletproof, I have not had to clean or sterilize the inside since I bought it, nothing grows and the taste is fresh regardless of how long the water is left inside. The only situation I can think of where something might be able to get a hold inside would be if a sugary sports drink mix was used to flavor the water inside.
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The ball in the tube makes clicking noises when you tap it plus a little water comes out. So do this while calling your dog over. They will sniff it and realize water comes out and with the noise they will put 2 and 2 together. Try a couple of times in the day and should be no time at all. I have this same model water bottle and it is useless. Leaks and never worked period.
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The bottle and the top. For the top there are 2 gaskets that easily pop out to deep clean. I use my bottle daily, wash and rinse daily, then once a week I pop out the gaskets for a deep clean. I use dish soap and a toothbrush to clean the gaskets, you could also use top rack, of the dishwasher.
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A couple of questions:How old is your bottle?? Often you can get "material" in the various seals which can affect the closure seals. Please check out the bite nipple and clean because you can have some serious "science" experiments.How full do you fill your bottle??I found a little bit of air space stops any possible leaks. I often flip my bottle over and shake it vigorously because you have water in the straw that needs to be drained to ensure minimal leaking.The main thing is that the Camelback bottles will not be as watertight as a screwed top without any drinking straw. I wouldn't trust my bottles if they were on their side without a bit of leakage...Good luck A couple of questions:How old is your bottle?? Often you can get "material" in the various seals which can affect the closure seals. Please check out the bite nipple and clean because you can have some serious "science" experiments.How full do you fill your bottle??I found a little bit of air space stops any possible leaks. I often flip my bottle over and shake it vigorously because you have water in the straw that needs to be drained to ensure minimal leaking.The main thing is that the Camelback bottles will not be as watertight as a screwed top... » Read More A couple of questions:How old is your bottle?? Often you can get "material" in the various seals which can affect the closure seals. Please check out the bite nipple and clean because you can have some serious "science" experiments.How full do you fill your bottle??I found a little bit of air space stops any possible leaks. I often flip my bottle over and shake it vigorously because you have water in the straw that needs to be drained to ensure minimal leaking.The main thing is that the Camelback bottles will not be as watertight as a screwed top without any drinking straw. I wouldn't trust my bottles if they were on their side without a bit of leakage...Good luck « Show Less
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We run ours through the dishwasher with the bite valve open. We then rinse, especially under the valve disk. We also ocassionally spray bleach in the spout before washing. So far so good, but we only use our bottles for water.
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this eddy bite valve folds down into a groove on the top lid of the camel bak that has the straw to the bottom of the bottle. If you mean by "the thing" as the little notch/lip on top of this rubber valve (shown hanging down in this picture from each valve) that allows you to tip the valve into an upright position, yes, there is a little notch or lip that your finger can then tip the vale upright and then you bite the valve to open it up a bit and drink up through the straw. These are great. Do not put in dishwasher if you use the dry cycle as they will melt. I have the full set and they are terrific.
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There is a silicone straw inside the vessel that attaches to the lid(it is removable for washing) and then the lid has a flip top like straw coming off the top of the lid. This is what you put in your mouth on and sip like a straw. No biting or extra squeezing like a camelback. They work really nice and do not leak.
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The big bite cover doesnt fit with this big bite valve. You have to plug to the tube and thats it. To release water to your mouth you just have to bite the valve with your front tooth an suck. It doesnt have a cover or something.
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The water bottle itself unscrews to fill with the water; if you twist you can take the water bottle and lid off at once. This leaves the metal reservoir and bottom tray . Then pop the reservoir out of the bottom and clean. You can either put it in the dishwasher or just scrub in the sink. Put back together the way you took it apart. I've had mine for two years and I clean it every time I fill with fresh water.
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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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I put hot water in it with a little dish soap, put the cap and and shake. This cleans it pretty well. Once or twice I have stuffed a small rag inside and swished it around with the handle from a wooden spoon. I suppose a bottle brush would also work but is not usually needed. The opening on the narrow mouth is 1 1/4" wide and is by far the easiest to drink out of.
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Hello. Thank you for purchasing Cheeki. Simply clean your Cheeki bottle with hot water and dishwashing liquid. Do not place Cheeki bottles in the dishwasher. Thank you.
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Yes, I found it needed cleaning thoroughly once a week. Instructions tell you how to pop it apart. I used a tooth brush type cleaner. In between I popped it apart and rinsed well each night. Really liked it as it did not leak. But then lost it and the replacement had a top that sometimes snapped into place and other times not. Finally stopped using it. When it worked it was great. Good luck.
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The water bottle is very easy to clean. Since it doesn't have a straw, bacteria and germs can't get trapped anywhere in the mouth piece.
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this eddy bite valve folds down into a groove on the top lid of the camel bak that has the straw to the bottom of the bottle. If you mean by "the thing" as the little notch/lip on top of this rubber valve (shown hanging down in this picture from each valve) that allows you to tip the valve into an upright position, yes, there is a little notch or lip that your finger can then tip the vale upright and then you bite the valve to open it up a bit and drink up through the straw. These are great. Do not put in dishwasher if you use the dry cycle as they will melt. I have the full set and they are terrific. this eddy bite valve folds down into a groove on the top lid of the camel bak that has the straw to the bottom of the bottle. If you mean by "the thing" as the little notch/lip on top of this rubber valve (shown hanging down in this picture from each valve) that allows you to tip the valve into an upright position, yes, there is a little notch or lip that your finger can then tip the vale upright and then you bite the valve to open it up a bit and drink up through the straw. These are great. Do not put in dishwasher if you use the dry cycle as they will melt. I have the full set... » Read More this eddy bite valve folds down into a groove on the top lid of the camel bak that has the straw to the bottom of the bottle. If you mean by "the thing" as the little notch/lip on top of this rubber valve (shown hanging down in this picture from each valve) that allows you to tip the valve into an upright position, yes, there is a little notch or lip that your finger can then tip the vale upright and then you bite the valve to open it up a bit and drink up through the straw. These are great. Do not put in dishwasher if you use the dry cycle as they will melt. I have the full set and they are terrific. « Show Less