What happen when you find mildew in the bladder for using it everyday? How do you wash it clean and how long does it take to dry?
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I used a paper kitchen towel to clean out the corners and crevices and then put a couple of dry paper towels in there to bulk it out and keep the corners opened while it dried. I usually left it for 24 hrs to dry. I used this for a marathon training season of about five months, twice a week and it stayed pretty clean. Next year I will probably replace the bladder, tube, mouthpiece; etc rather than risk bacteria forming over the winter.For the price this is a great product; just work out how to use it best for your needs, wash it and allow it to dry and you won't be disappointed.
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You can buy tablets at any sporting goods store that will clean and disinfect. I always clean and hang mine upside down after every use. I hope this helps.
2036269
I keep mine clean AND DRY all the time. I would soak it in a mild bleach solution, rinse well and dry it out completely.
1947845
Hello Tricia :) After I use it, I rinse off all the dead skin with water. Sometimes I use a little of my body wash / soap. I wring it out and let it dry. I always smell mine before use to make sure there is no mildew or anything...hope this helps :)
698404
We wash it daily. There is also a cycle that required a major (20min) clean after 60 drinks.
113878
I always hand wash it along with everything else. Wash it with soap and water and dry it. No problems, love this little thing.
1286115
Very easy - and for that matter if you pick it up from the bottom of the wet tub and let it air dry, mildew doesn't form. The mat is not porous which keeps it from getting mildew. It's a great bath mat!!
1890000
I'm in agreement most likely mold. Soaking in bleach my clear it up. I had a cup with a form of clear plastic lining that developed mold like that. I tried bleach with didn't seem to work. It might be in your best interest to just replace like you should replace cleaning towels. If this happen to me I will probably replace the thing if bleaching it doesn't work.
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You should be cleaning it everyday, and it shouldn't take to long to clean it. If you don't clean it every day it does get clogged and takes a long time to get it fully clean again. I always forget to clean it after I use it and it takes me a good half an hour to clean it. If you clean it everyday after use you shouldn't have a problem but do a full cleaning every once in a while to keep it up a running properly.
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Iv'e washed mine many of times without covering and it's still working fine. Now you can't scrub on it hard but you can wipe it clean. As far as soaking it, it would depend on how hot the water is,how long and how strong the cleaner is.
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once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round... » Read More once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. « Show Less
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I haven't had. Any trouble with it drying. I put my thrugh on extra spin cycle to get any excess water out. I also dry in the dryer on low heat. There will be a lot of lint, so check often and remove that for better results. I wash my at least once every two weeks.
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With any bladder I always do at first. I recommend flushing the bladder and drinking tube out a few times then store some water in the bladder for about 24/48 hours, then empty and rinse to see if that will help. Last but not least, refill with water and add about 2 or 3 drops of bleach, let it sit for a few hours, then empty and rinse it well. That should do the trick!
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It's not mold- or mildew-proof, though as others have said, if you unsnap it once or twice a month and run it through a hot wash, it should be good to go. I wasn't following this advice for my first liner and after about a year, I had to throw one out and buy a new one. Now I know to wash it every so often. I throw it in the wash with my bath mat, and/or sometimes with the shower curtain itself.
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Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
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very very easy, i've had mine for several months and i just wipe it out with paper towels (hot water) with a little dishwashing liquid on it...you wanted make sure you clean it throughly so that the ice doesnt taste like soap...or you can just use hot water and wipe it not...absolutely no problem with me for mildew..its a great little machine
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I use my everyday during Cross Country season and the only time i ever encountered mildew was when i left just a little watter on the bottom, completely sealed, and left it there for a little under a week. So, Yes, it does mildew.. but not easily. Just clean it and you'll be good
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I don't have an exact time, but not very long. She comes with a little suction cup hook for the bathtub to dry off. We've had ours for almost a year and no mildew or bad smells have formed.