Has anybody figured out a way to get and keep out the mold that forms under the plastic (in the circle surrounding the bit that shoots the water out)?
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Not sure if this will address your question exactly but there's a video on their site showing how to clean the nozzle. Just go to their page for the Podium bottle or it's also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbLAkWUIrGYI don't normally bother to take the nozzle off and I haven't seen any mold or grime on mine so far...
838079
I have had the same issue with mold. I try getting rid of it best I can, but usually just end up dealing with it and figure it probably won't kill me.
838080
I only ever see black gunk in the 4 arc-like holes which I use a toothpick to dig it out easily. You take off the rubber mouthpiece, then you can see the 4 holes that the mold forms in.
838081
I break the bottle down as soon as I return so that it can dry out. You might try soaking the item in a weak solution of bleach (3 to 5% but not more than 10%) to kill the organism growing there.
805354
I turn on the faucet and let it sit under it until they can be worked free. I never get all of my sticks strait, but with a little patience they come out perfect! I really love this mold, just remember the warm tap water makes them easy to pull out of the mold and to remove the top.
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Here is what I found with mine. To remove the ice, you first remove the top piece (the part with the hole). Then, gently squeeze or push up from the bottom piece until the ice loosens. You can also try pulling the mold away from the ice. IMPORTANT: When removing the ice, be careful when putting it into a glass container so that the glass does not crack! It is safest to remove the ice into your hand or a plastic cup first, and then gently transfer it to your glass. Hope that helps!
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A lot of people have a hard time figuring this out, but it is actually really well designed. The part that goes in your mouth actually pops off very easily, then you can just wipe out the mold with a paper towel or clean cloth and some soapy water. Another method is to fill the bottle with soap and water, and squirt the water out through the valve, which will dislodge most mold.Check this out:http://www.camelbak.com/Sports-Recreation/Support/~/link.aspx?_id=21D5139719BB4F7C9DACC2029BFFF8A7&_z=z
893827
It happens to me too, make sure you do not overfill the mold. That seems to help.
63710
I have been using distilled water (don't know if that would make a difference). I hold my hands round the outside for a minute or so then push the grey bit out, the sphere is still stuck inside the grey bit at that point. Then I run it under warm (not hot) water for maybe 30 secs and using one hand squeeze the grey bit to loosen the edges, run it under more water if necessary and it usually pops out.
1939593
Maybe you could try putting it in the freezer for a few minutes before trying to remove it. Or spray the mold with a little cooking spray before pouring the candy in. I always find that the freezer method works best for me.
692064
I had the same problem. I removed the plastic piece in the hole and it was a little better but I stopped using it. It was becoming too much of a hassle to deal with it.
1799193
I had to cut mine down and used a fine tooth hack saw, which worked perfectly. Start cutting on the rigid side of the plastic, rather than the flimsy extruded side. It will cut like butter, and then just needs some light standing to get the jagged remnants off.
625348
I've had almost 2 years & store on a hook on the wall of the tub. Never had a mold problem. All the water drains out. I think hanging to drip is important, if left on edge of tub, I could see mold forming underneath.
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I did not clean the mold off but I did spray the mold with 1/2 cup per gallon of chlorox/water mix. It was done in the hot summer and the mold was brown in a week. The zinc has it under control now.
967899
I just checked... 1/2 cup of water filled one mold all the way to the top. Hope this helps.
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Firstly we packed out the hollow centre of the guard with a small piece of wood and fixed it in place with sealant. This stopped the sides of the guard squeezing in when we pushed it into place. Then put plenty of sealant around the edges and push firmly in place with the curved edge into the bath side. This leaves a neat straight edge on the outside with the curving side to the inside helping to catch and return water back into the bath. Hope that helps but please give us your email address if you want us to send a photo to clarify further. It does work brilliantly by the way! Good luck!
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Maybe add a little alcohol (vodka) to the water and create a hostile environment for the mold, seal tight in ziploc baggie. No really good idea though, the long term storage combined with the sugar in the syrups compounds the problem.
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I did use a mold release spray, and they were still difficult to remove at times. I've never worked with molds before though, so I don't have any experience to compare it with.
842397
Good question! So far the only thing we have found that works to remove mold is a pressure washer.
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I am considering the Beaba, but what you've written sounds like there may be mold in the reservoir. Ugh.