What is the best way to clean the tubing that the water travels through, when ice starts tasting bad?
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I think you might have bad water, but I have cleaned it all over periodically with diluted bleach.
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I don't currently have that problem here but at my previous residence I used vinegar to clean the top and the tool to scale the tank input if you have very hard water you may want to use a filter.
398804
I always have water over 165+ F available at the tap. But a weak bleach solution (10%) with a contact time of 2 minutes and then rinse with water. Also the tubes are available in stores like Home Depot and they are cheap.
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I cleaned ours with vinegar and water, a friend told me a long time ago to do that, he says it cleans that plastic taste out. They manufacture them and then package them and then they set. He says run a couple cups of vinegar water in it then just clear water, and ours was fine.
70414
Use hot water; dissolved gases will be expelled and won't bubble when the water freezes.
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Soak in hot water for a bit then wipe out with paper towel .rinse off any remaining residue
1179112
Yes, I've had the same experience as another poster who said that the ice cubes end up making the liquid they're in taste like soap, it is a very bad taste. I've tried cleaning the product but that doesn't seem to help at all. Going to have to discontinue use.
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Hi Janice... I keep the water in the cleaner side if some left over from first cleaning. I use it later so it is cold and I've found itto work well... not sure if that is what manufacturer had in mind, but my experience shows it works. Perhaps mix in warm water and then let it cool???
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1 rinse 2 fill bottom half almost full. 3 press top half into bottom half gently. 4 slowly fill spheres through the small holes if needed. 5 pick it up keeping it level and cover small holes with fingers and spill excess water. 6 place on level surface in freezer. 7 when removing frozen ice balls, rinse first to make removal easier.
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Clean the surface with alcohol, tubbing, not the drinking kind. And ince you attach it hold it for a few seconds. It took a couple of times for me too.
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Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
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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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Hot water and a little vinegar. Shake the reciprocal until it is clean, then rinse in clear water.
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You can disengage the tube from the cartridge and run a along tube cleaning brush through it. It shouldnt get too dirty since the water has been filtered before it enters the tube. I have had mine for 2 years and the tube is still clear and clean
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Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
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I find that the cheapest way to clean these things is with Polident. One tablet dissolved into the water before pouring it into the steam chamber, then run 2 or 3 batches of clear water through it to rinse. If this doesn't clean it, you need to buy a new one.
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They offer a filter system for the these tubs. I installed mine this time using Ultraviolet and ozone with a filter eliminating the need for chemicals. Water stays clear and safe. I would contact Tim at Northern Lights and he will be glad to help.