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 use a little bleach. From the Camelback website: Wash the reservoir with hot water and mild soap. Be sure to completely rinse away any bleach or cleaning solution before using again. You can also use CamelBak brushes from our Cleaning Kit to scrub your reservoir and tube. Brushes are the best way to ensure you are scrubbing all of the areas of the reservoir clean.Once the reservoir is clean, be sure to air dry the reservoir so no moisture is trapped inside, which can cause mold to grow.A friend of mine keeps his in the freezer. I guess if it's frozen no bacteria can grow. I use a little bleach. From the Camelback website: Wash the reservoir with hot water and mild soap. Be sure to completely rinse away any bleach or cleaning solution before using again. You can also use CamelBak brushes from our Cleaning Kit to scrub your reservoir and tube. Brushes are the best way to ensure you are scrubbing all of the areas of the reservoir clean.Once the reservoir is clean, be sure to air dry the reservoir so no moisture is trapped inside, which can cause mold to grow.A friend of mine keeps his in the freezer. I guess if it's frozen no... » Read More I use a little bleach. From the Camelback website: Wash the reservoir with hot water and mild soap. Be sure to completely rinse away any bleach or cleaning solution before using again. You can also use CamelBak brushes from our Cleaning Kit to scrub your reservoir and tube. Brushes are the best way to ensure you are scrubbing all of the areas of the reservoir clean.Once the reservoir is clean, be sure to air dry the reservoir so no moisture is trapped inside, which can cause mold to grow.A friend of mine keeps his in the freezer. I guess if it's frozen no bacteria can grow. « Show Less
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That's easy, just snap that plastic part off and clean. If you want to clean inside the valve itself, just squirt some dish washing soap into the bottle with some warm water and shake it up. Then just squirt that mixture out and rinse it. Camelbak made some videos about it. Here's one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_G6MXnRDTM
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No, the surplus one I got was used and had a Camelbak (cheap version) valve put on it. I had an extra valve from my Camelbak Omega (one with a on/off/ cover) that I was replacing that does work OK with the UTA. Buy a new Source (not used) with a Vortex valve - it is way better than the Camelbak and your guarenteed to get the right one.
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Either try using a razor blade or sharp paring knife. Look at one of your other valves and make a copy cut on your unslotted valve. Second option, contact Camelbak, they have an excellent customer service process. Based on my experience, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't resolve this for you favorably. Good luck.
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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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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
2050707
It comes with drinking tube and bite valve. Go by the picture. Quick connect between tube and bladder but not between bite valve and tube.
1838676
The bit valves and straws are easy to find. The cap is much harder. My son broke the plastic part that holds the bite valve, which meant the whole cap needed to be replaced. I could only find it at the camelbak web site: http://shop.camelbak.com/accessories/replacements/bottle/l/322
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Stanley may have gotten a bad bottle, but I also get the impression that he is a sad, lonely, bitter, spiteful, unhappy human being and he has my sympathy.I have had mine for going on four years. It is really amazing how well they work. I have given half-dozen or so as gifts, and everyone loves them. I see them everywhere now too.Getting to the point, I checked hydroflask.com, and regrettably it looks like they are no longer making the sport cap. I don't like them, but mom uses the one on her 'flask daily and loves it. I think we should encourage them to bring them back, don't you?
726489
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.
889850
No problems with leaking, this is a high quality water bottle. Very comparable to a Camelbak water bottle without the annoying bite valve to get a drink.
2052802
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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My son bit through his and I replaced it with the Camelbak Big Bite Valves (3 Color Pack). The colors worked out great because now I can tell whose is whose when I take them apart for cleaning.
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The one I received is straight... I would suggest swapping the included bite valve with a better one such as one from Osprey (http://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Magnetic-Bite-Valve-Size/dp/B00AOGU8K2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid;=1417010338&sr;=8-2&keywords;=hydration+bite+valve).
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It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help. It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help.
1486402
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.