How Do You Get Rid Of Waterbottle Smell
04-11-18, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Witterings
Grabbed one of my daughters water bottles that's a few years old but not as old as mine to compare and guess what .... no smell ... As people have mentioned it's probably to do with better quality plastics being used now.
If I'm after a replacement are they all generally much better these days or is it hit or miss depending upon what you spend? I was looking at a Elite Corsa (have an Elite cage so would probably be a good fit as well) which is quite cheap and if I have to replace it every year doesn't hurt the bank or if I spend a bit more will I likely get something that'll last for years ... if so any recommendations??
If I'm after a replacement are they all generally much better these days or is it hit or miss depending upon what you spend? I was looking at a Elite Corsa (have an Elite cage so would probably be a good fit as well) which is quite cheap and if I have to replace it every year doesn't hurt the bank or if I spend a bit more will I likely get something that'll last for years ... if so any recommendations??
04-11-18, 12:19 PM
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04-11-18, 02:28 PM
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I've never had any odor in the two insulated water bottles I have. But I always wash them out after each use and allow them to dry.
04-11-18, 03:54 PM
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I've left my bottle soaking with bicarbonate of soda all day and just smelt it and there's little difference so a new one is the way to for sure
I'll certainly look at some more expensive options (they're only £7/10 anyway) but more than anything to a big thank you to everyone that contributed it's much appreciated and probably saved me hours of trying to clean it as I won't bother with vinegar / lemon options.
Cheers to everyone for their help and happy thirst free riding
I'll certainly look at some more expensive options (they're only £7/10 anyway) but more than anything to a big thank you to everyone that contributed it's much appreciated and probably saved me hours of trying to clean it as I won't bother with vinegar / lemon options.
Cheers to everyone for their help and happy thirst free riding
04-11-18, 06:28 PM
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I've heard that pickle juice is the bees knees for electrolyte replacement.. So my water bottle smells like what I put in it.
04-11-18, 06:54 PM
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I rarely wash the insides of my bottles. I only carry and drink water, and the only exception is occasionally on a very long ride I'll stop at a convenience store and put some Gatorade in my bottle. I make sure to wash the bottle when I get home, but other than that, I'll leave a half empty bottle of water in my garage until the next time I ride. The outsides of the bottle get rinsed off after gravel rides, and I do occasionally clean the mouthpiece more thoroughly.
I make it a point to wash my coffee cup at work at least every week. But I am a cleanliness freak in other areas.
I make it a point to wash my coffee cup at work at least every week. But I am a cleanliness freak in other areas.
04-11-18, 09:54 PM
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I'm a baking soda and vinegar fan (in part because I really do like the mini-volcano effect). Baking soda and vinegar; put top on; shake; rinse with very hot water; follow up with a quality dishsoap and a brush. This tends to work for me to get normal smells (like from sports drink) out without any bad taste later.
That said, I'm not against replacing bottles. The Camelbak jet valve bottles are like $10 a pop at my LBS. I usually pick up one or so a year.
That said, I'm not against replacing bottles. The Camelbak jet valve bottles are like $10 a pop at my LBS. I usually pick up one or so a year.
04-11-18, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Camelbak. I bought one +10 years ago. I don't do anything special. After a ride, I rinse it with plain water, fill it with water, put it in the fridge so it's ready for the next ride. I've never even needed to to use soap or hot water. Zero odor and zero taste. Plus their "Jet Valve" is superior to a push/pull spigot.
04-12-18, 03:57 PM
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Does anybody happen to know if the Camelbak Podiums fit in the Elite Custome Race Cages?
04-12-18, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by wipekitty
I'm a baking soda and vinegar fan (in part because I really do like the mini-volcano effect). Baking soda and vinegar; put top on; shake; rinse with very hot water; follow up with a quality dishsoap and a brush. This tends to work for me to get normal smells (like from sports drink) out without any bad taste later.
That said, I'm not against replacing bottles. The Camelbak jet valve bottles are like $10 a pop at my LBS. I usually pick up one or so a year.
That said, I'm not against replacing bottles. The Camelbak jet valve bottles are like $10 a pop at my LBS. I usually pick up one or so a year.
04-12-18, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by f4rrest
Exactly this.
04-12-18, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Witterings
Does anybody happen to know if the Camelbak Podiums fit in the Elite Custome Race Cages?
I use the same combination.
04-13-18, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by f4rrest
Yes, perfectly.
I use the same combination.
I use the same combination.
I may even push the boat out and go for a chill one
04-13-18, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirt Farmer
Flavorless denture cleaning tablets work wonders for taste, IMO. I'd assume it could cut down on smells, too.
04-13-18, 02:56 PM
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it's really very simple. You just dip the water bottle once into the trash can, and there you have it. No more water bottle smell.
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Originally Posted by Rogerogeroge
I rarely wash the insides of my bottles. I only carry and drink water, and the only exception is occasionally on a very long ride I'll stop at a convenience store and put some Gatorade in my bottle.
04-13-18, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by San Rensho
it's really very simple. You just dip the water bottle once into the trash can, and there you have it. No more water bottle smell.
04-13-18, 07:16 PM
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I just wash mine with dish soap and a bottle brush...
04-13-18, 10:26 PM
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I've had great luck with swishing around vanilla extract in the bottle. The alcohol does wonders for killing bacteria, and the trace of vanilla lingers to yield a pleasant taste. Learned this from managing an apartment complex, where tenants would leave rotted food in fridges that were unplugged. A good rinse with vanilla extract worked wonders!
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04-14-18, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Brooke1687
Glass. It’s a little heavier but it stays so much cleaner. I have one that’s in a silicone sleeve to protect it. It can take a drop as long as the lid is secured.
So what do you do if it is dropped and the lid is not secured?
04-14-18, 04:08 AM
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I don't reacll once when I have had a problem with a smell coming from my water bottle.
04-14-18, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by spinnaker
I don't reacll once when I have had a problem with a smell coming from my water bottle.
