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
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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!
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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
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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.
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squeeze lemon in it with the bottle half full of water and shake, is the only thing I can think of.
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Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
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The lid does get mildew around it, after some time of use. Its very easy to clean. Every week or so, I thoroughly clean each part of bottle and lid, and have never had mildew resist cleaning, or not come off. I love these bottles. I've used many different kinds of glass drinking bottles over the years, and these are actually the easiest to clean.
1508680
I would exchange it, mine had a slight "new" smell to it but after being out for a couple days, the smell was gone. It never smelled like chemicals, perhaps something got spilled on yours?
1385348
I don't wash mine (because I forget or am lazy). Seems already so far! Probably not a bad idea to, but I feel like it's kind of the same as fruit. Does running plain water really wash away harmful bacteria or do you have to use soap?
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I received my unit today, and got the same smell after my first gallon of water. That prompted me to search for some answers. Someone suggested to replace the plastic container with the glass one. I've done that, but the smell seems to be present in the glass bottle too. I wonder what material the pipes inside the unit are made of. The only hope it might get better with more usage. We'll see.
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What is happening is VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are off-gassing or releasing from the plastic water tank. I recently purchased a barely used B150 and I noticed a strong PVC smell and plastic taste to my mochas. The smell comes directly from the tank and no where else. Now I know why someone sent this brand new unit back. Did a little research and this seems to be widespread. Currently I've left the water tank empty, lid off and the unit ON. The PVC smell in my kitchen is STRONG in the air. I'm going to let it off-gas for a couple of days and run 40 oz of straight Heinz White Vinegar through it. Several people have reported success doing that. I've also ordered a new 'pour over' tank from Keurig to replace the direct line one that doesn't have a grip inside for removal. Mine is no where near a water source and I wanted the 12 oz cup option with a pour over tank. I'll let you know how the new tank smells when I open it. I hope to rid the existing tank of the plastic smell as much as humanly possible and hope the new Keurig direct tank is a different plastic manufacture.
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
745964
Have not had any trouble to date. Most of the time, the recommended hot water and detergent method works for me as well. If the ingredients were high in fat or the container sat too long after being emptied, a quick hand-wash is necessary. One thing I'd caution is to not immerse the outside of your base as I think the repeated exposure to detergent is part of the reason the seal on my original container went out.
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It does initially. In my case, my new bottle smelled like rubber for less than a week and then the smell disappeared as I used it regularly. But its not unbearable super strong rubber stench. well, I'm on to my second one, that says something. :)
2146423
Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
1194343
I can't explain why your water is smelling bad, we have not had any similar problem with our unit. Since the unit just heats what comes into it's tank, I would look for a source of odor from the water coming to the unit. That's my best guess, sorry I can't be more definitive.
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I am currently trying bleach and water. I have had this for a very long time and the bottle has become dingy. Looks like maybe mold. So I bought the newer version but the bottle leaks so we use it outside. Hope the bleach works to remove the brown dingy stuff from the inside.
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Hi Beth, no do not wash this !!! have no idea what is in side !! best thing i can recommend is to stray/wash with as little water as possible . what did you spill on it ? coffee LOL.. think of it this way. it goes into the MICRO so 'almost self sterilizing' ; &gt; }
912095
The smell was not bad on mine, but if it were, I would wipe it down with a solution of 3:1 white vinegar and water. Hope this helps.
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.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.