Yucky Camelback

clunker · Jul 21, 2009

My wife was having a sort out in the garage today, and discovered my Camelback Mule unfortunately I failed to clean it out last time I used it about three months ago

(Its only 4 months old!!), the reservoir now looks like it contains pond water. What’s the best way to clean in this condition or am I best buying a new reservoir?

Water bottle lover Matt

Grannygrinder · Jul 21, 2009

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Half fill it with boiling water shake, rinse and repeat lots of times

. That will sort the bladder, but god knows what state the tube and mouthpiece are in :shock:

Splatter Paint · Jul 21, 2009

If it is really severe use baby bottle sterlizing tablets, however, these are quite harsh and may damage the seam around the bladder. They also smell like bleach

On a semi-regular basis I use denture tables in my camel back these are less harsh but don't shift the mould as well.

Pickle · Jul 21, 2009

Splatter Paint":26dkm9sn said:
If it is really severe use baby bottle sterlizing tablets

Yup.

If its been some time without a proper clean, these are the way forward.

I only use water in my Camelback to try and prevent mould problems.

kaiser · Jul 21, 2009

I keep mine in the freezer, kills all the bacteria

as a foot note

this works with smelly trainers too

P20 · Jul 21, 2009

Milton is pretty good. Your not a proper mountain biker if you haven't ridden with black sh1t in your camelbak tube

Harryburgundy · Jul 21, 2009

kaiser":1u1jrtp1 said:
I keep mine in the freezer, kills all the bacteria

as a foot note this works with smelly trainers too

Mmmm...mental note...never, ever go around Kaisers for supper

Opps...better check my bladder...havn't used it for ages either..lets face it....just need to stick out your tongue in this island nation of ours....summer?.....my arse.

Iwasgoodonce · Jul 21, 2009

Was going to suggest Milton too. Try steam for the tube? This is the reason I have never owned (and never will own) one of these jobbies. Is it a case of Camel Cack?

gibbleking · Jul 21, 2009

me use milton...soak overnight and dry out with tissues in the morning...also have a spare bladder thingie.

Tad · Jul 22, 2009

+1 for Milton.

I use a bent coat hanger to keep the inside open whilst it hangs dry, drain the remaining fluid from the tube whilst it dries.

A couple of denture cleaning tabs work well too, the foaming clears crap off the inside.

Yucky Camelback

clunker

Grannygrinder

Splatter Paint

Pickle

kaiser

P20

Harryburgundy

Iwasgoodonce

Old School Grand Master

gibbleking

Old School Grand Master

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