smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle, not using the lid all day...still smells. Never had this problem with Sigg or a "Vessel" bottle I have. Both of those can go a few days with the bottle closed with no problems. I have the plastic lid, considered getting a stainless lid but read some bad reviews about that one getting water trapped in it...Any other suggestions? smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle,... » Read More smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle, not using the lid all day...still smells. Never had this problem with Sigg or a "Vessel" bottle I have. Both of those can go a few days with the bottle closed with no problems. I have the plastic lid, considered getting a stainless lid but read some bad reviews about that one getting water trapped in it...Any other suggestions? « Show Less
655201
I have a 40oz at home and it doesn't smell, but my 27 oz at work smells if I don't wash it everyday. It makes the water taste weird too!
655202
Avoid petroleum-based dish soaps like Palmolive. Use something like Trader Joe's or any natural brand. There's no point in paying extra for a nice stainless steel bottle so it won't leach minute amounts of chemicals if you're just going to coat the inside of the bottle with worse chemicals that you're going to ingest in much higher volume.
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I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more quickly. Get a bottle cleaning brush and clean it out each time you use the efferdent. I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more... » Read More I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more quickly. Get a bottle cleaning brush and clean it out each time you use the efferdent. « Show Less
655204
Try rinsing with some dish soap and bottle brush, or vinegar and baking soda, or using denture tabs and warm water. Haven't had a problem with the dish soap and brush every several days.
390062
squeeze lemon in it with the bottle half full of water and shake, is the only thing I can think of.
303033
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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The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst it got. The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst... » Read More The main kettle was not the source of the smell. The bottom of the pot first pot we purchased had some uneven coating that looked like pit marks-poor workmanship. The second kettle we bought had an even coating. The noxious smell (and subsequent water taste) occurred when the 'whistle' was closed. Once the steam got into the whistle the steam interacted and dissolved some residue that flavored the water and made the entire kitchen smelled "plastic-y". No amount of cleaning and using reduced the smell. If anything the more you used it with the whistle closed the worst it got. « Show Less
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Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out onto the floor. Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out... » Read More Mine doesn't get mold or mildew, doesn't smell or taste bad. I look it over when I refill it with water to ensure there isn't any mold or other problems developing. I clean it every 6 months by washing the plastic and wiping the filters off with clean paper towels and I change the filters yearly. The water tastes great and this clean and change plan has worked good for me. I did have a problem with the float that screws into the bottom of the tank and shuts off the water from the tank to the cooler when the cooler is full. It wasn't sealing and allowed the cooler to overfill and leak out onto the floor. « Show Less
694280
When I smell the bottle it has an odor, but the capsule doesn't. I have never opened a capsule. The bottle should have a date on the bottom. I have been using them for a couple of years probably, and have never had a problem.
849152
Not sure, maybe it's old? Mine did not and doesn't smell bad now. Good luck.
886564
I have never had that issue. I use it for the gym and it hangs out in my car on hot days with water in it too. I wash it periodically. Have you had milk or juice left in it? My kids did that a few times found their bottle under the seat but they washed up without issue. Clean it up with some bleach.
191774
I rinse mine out after use and then eventually it gets washed. I can honestly say no. Rank smells do not sit well with me when it comes to eating and drinking.
1971870
I've also washed mine twice, sprayed it with odoban, and sprayed it with Ozium.I bought this because a lot of the reviews mentioned that the smell /does/ go away, but so far that hasn't been my experience. I've only owned it for a few days, of course, but it still smells so strongly that I'm afraid to have it indoors, let alone put my netbook in it and carry it with me.
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You must have a bad one. Mine did not smell at all. Sometimes hot sunshine can cause plastic to smell. Try putting it in the shade for a few days. If something had been spilled on it you might try washing it off with a hose. Washing it with a hose is what you will do when you spill something in it. Final option is sprinkle a healthy dose of baking soda on it and let it sit for a day, then wash it off. If none of that works, get an exchange.
1770482
Something must be wrong with it, I've never had any bad tastes with any of the bottles that I've purchased.Maybe contact seller about a replacement.
73911
I don't think it smells that bad, many others smell worse. But yeah, I think it is supposed to smell like a combination of fruits and vegetables + chemical substances. It might be slightly unpleasant, just try to take it during meals and not try to smell it. Or maybe check the color/expiration date, mine is a fresh blue-gray, if yours doesn't look like that, it might be a bad/expired product.
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I feel that it is fairly easy - I use my bottle for water only. What I normally do is put a little dish soap in it and rinse it with hot faucet water. I currently do not have the brush you can purchase to clean it. That might be a better solution to what I am doing currently, but I have had my bottle for about 4 months now and there is no mildew growing and I can get the bottle clean with my method.
941620
There is nothing wrong with the product. I believe those reviews are over a year old. There was a batch made over a year ago and the heat induction seal that goes under the lid was applied with a little extra heat upon packaging. When the bottle was opened they thought it was something with the plastic, but it wasn't. We use FDA approved food grade plastics. There was nothing wrong with the plastic or the product. This was a very isolated incident and after the seal was removed and the lid left off for a few minutes the odor they were getting was gone. This is all packaged in a cGMP facility and was investigated and cleared. Hope this helps answer your concerns.
2242027
I didn't have this problem, sorry you are. I did wash my pot with Fit vegetable wash and have used it for other plastic items with odors. Hope it helps.
2280660
I wash it all the time...nothing happens to the bottle...But I think the lid is not dishwasher safe at all. this is an awesome bottle if only the lid fits tighter and water doesn't leak if the bottle is not upright. Otherwise the stainless steel bottle is THE BEST :)
1550785
I have not had that problem with mine. But I learned from a previous type of bottle that water does indeed mold in confined spaces if left standing more than a day or so. I would suggest removing the blue cover and run the glass liner and lid thru the dishwasher. I have done this with no problems, except the synthetic grip is awfully hard to then replace on the bottle. It would also be good to hand wash the grip and let it dry thoroughly overnight, as the moldy smell can come from that.