6 Easy Steps To Deodorize And Clean Your Camelbak Hydration Backpack

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Bacteria build-up in any hydration backpack can be dangerous if allowed to breed. If you are filling your hydration backpack with sugary sports drinks, the chance of bacteria growth is even greater. Hydration pack cleaning kits can be purchased and include a long wire with a brush attached and sterilization tablets that, when placed in water, create a cleaning solution.

While rinsing your Camelbak hydration bladder with hot water and allowing it to dry completely after each use is important in order to extend the life of the bag, you do need to clean it occasionally with a sterilization solution. While rinsing your Camelbak hydration bladder with hot water and allowing it to dry completely after each use is important in order to extend the life of the bag, you do need to clean it occasionally with a sterilization solution. When you purchase your hydration pack, buy a Camelbak cleaning brush and kit with it. It will pay dividends in the long run.

6 Steps to Cleaning and Deodorizing:

1. Create a sterilized solution by placing the sterilization tablets in water and allowing them to dissolve.
2. Remove the mouthpiece from the tube and soak it in the sterilization solution.
3. To clean the tube, insert the wire into one end of the tube and pull it through to clean. Repeat if needed.
4. Soak the mouthpiece and hydration bladder in the sterilization solution.
5. Rinse and hang the bladder upside down to dry.
6. Most of the actual backpacks can be washed in your washing machine. Make sure to follow the washing instructions.


Taking the time to rinse and dry your hydration backpack after each use with cut down on how often you must sterilize it. Keep a look out for mold and mildew growth and sterilize as soon as possible to keep your hydration backpack clean and yourself healthy.

About the Author:
Doug and Judy are the proud owners of http://besthydrationbackpacks.com . If are looking for more information on Hydration Backpacks please visit us there! Thanks for dropping in and, please, while you"'re there, leave us a comment! We love to hear from our visitors!



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