Does it taste like soap to anyone? or did i get a bad bottle? I added it to water and my water tastes like soap....
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I have purchased both the shaker and the packets and have never noticed a soapy taste. It may be portion...the packets may be easier for you to control. I put mine in seltzer that I make myself, so its made with water from the tap.
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Everything is possible. I doubt that you got a bad bottle. Taste a few crystals by itself. Try it in another substance.Maybe the container or the water was tainted. Taking medications might alter your taste buds. True Lemon isan excellent product. I've been using this product for a long time, (several reorders). Besides water I put it onsalads, steaks, in tea every day, If you like the taste of lemon this is the product for you. I've never had a soapy taste!
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We haven't used it for water only. We add it to recipes when cooking, or sprinkle it on food after it is prepared. No soapy taste here.
1833310
I would have to agree with the soap in water taste, but I then bought the 500 count box of 0.8 oz packets (lemon and lime) and use 6 daily in 64oz's of water. That works great and will continue to buy. The other is for cooking and baking. I found out the hard way.
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Have you tried a different soap? I use Dawn in mine and it works just fine. As I stated before fill very slowly as it tends to get air bubbles and overflows if you fill quickly.
1188490
Check to see if there is a build up of soap where it dispenses. Many times, when there is a build up, the sensor acts "flaky", dispensing soap whenever it wants. Simply clean off the build up and you should be good. At least, this is what I have found on several of mine.
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I install my system 2 weeks ago and I have the same problem ( is like a "rubber" taste)... is not the UV unit .Probably is the reverse osmosis unit (first choice) I will by pass this unit to see if the bad taste continue ( or not...)...
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Um.. It's soap silly... Wash away!! Yes I am serious. Wonderful soap btw. I've stocked up on goat milk soap like a mad man... Great product
1872167
Rbaby, just to double-check: did it take a few weeks of non-stop use to get rid of the plastic smell/taste? I've been running it for a couple of days now, pouring the distilled water down the sink, just to get rid of the smell, and it's still there. My concern is that maybe there is something wrong with their design. Even if it doesn't smell a few weeks down the road, the glue (it's the glue according to Westinghouse) might still be in the water. Not sure how healthy that particular glue is for every day consumption :-)
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not that I have noticed and I am fairly sensitive to 'smell' that is out of place.I used to wash hands and face this morning, it's light and refreshing. If you give it a try, will you please let me know what YOU think of this soap? :)
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We've never had an issue w/that? We use the soap mix up too fast to see any of that. I once had a leaky container for the soap mix. It leaked a lot, but again, that was never an problem for us. But if it happen's, I'd wash out really well, and try using it again, or try a different type.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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I have city water and it's loaded with bleach andIt removed all oder and it tastes just like the bottle water we buy. Go to there Web site and you will see what it does. I'm very happy with it. Hope this helps.
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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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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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The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
900887
The clear jel I ordered through Amazon from Barry Farms has a slight, pleasant odor, but not like perfumed soap. I'm wondering if the package was shipped with additional products that had a heavy perfume odor and the packaging absorbed it. Try a little of the clear gel mixed with water and give it a taste test. If it has a perfume taste, contact where you purchased and return. I don't think that's normal.
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No it is not suppose to smell like fish. I have only tried a couple of bottles and neither one had a bad smell. Heat and light will make it taste funny tho. Open and refrigerate...use it up. Don't try to keep it a long long time.
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It tastes like stale alka seltzer. I switched to essentia ph 9.5PH water it tastes much better.
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I have not yet tried TOBS's Lavender soap, but when I have tried other brands of soaps. I, however, have always found it harder to get a good lather with soaps. Perhaps it is the brush, or perhaps TOBS makes a much different soap. I will have to try their soap though, and I'll get back to you with an experience rather than just a guess.Blessings.