How easily does this water bottle mildew? I've had problems with plastic water bottles in the past mildewing.
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Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks... » Read More Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave « Show Less
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I've had mine for a while and it hasn't mildewed at all. I even accidentally left some water in it over the weekend, and it just needed a little rinsing with dish soap. So I would say mildew isn't a problem!
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I use mine daily, and I wash it about 3-4 times a month. No mildew issues here, as long as you keep it somewhat clean I don't think you'll have an issue.
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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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It's pretty easy, I use some soap and water and shake up the bottle and then a sponge for the mouth and cap. I also have one of those water bottle wand cleaner things (like a brush on a stick) so I can clean it better if I have anything besides water in it. I mainly use this bottle for water only, so it hasn't been a problem getting it clean.
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I let the wet and forget work on the deck for about 3 weeks. I then wet the deck and used a scrub brush on a pole. the mildew came off easily. I am going to spray the deck again with wet & forget and leave it to the weather.
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honestly, i didn't know, but i have been brewing for over two months now and have made over fifty bottles of kombucha; i also have four separate gallon jars for my scobys and not one problem of mold, mildew or fungus. I had to give some babies away and am hoping soon someone will take my new ones, i took a leap, and am glad i did it.
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I have not had any problems with mold or mildew. The handle dries out when you have finished making the rice. I am really happy with this rice maker!
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I have had no problems with mildew. I is a very good mat. Only problem is it could have been a little bigger.
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Plastic bottles also discolor and get cloudy and funky after a while. Glass is like brand new always. It doesn't have that stinky plastic smell; glass is nonreactive, unlike plastic which has many harmful things that leach into the milk. Also don't ever heat plastic bottles because that makes the plastic get into the milk much easier.
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We've been using it for 4 months and have not experienced a mildew smell. We hang it in the shower to dry right after bathing.
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It should take off mildew easily with or without bleach. As long as the cleaner is okay with plastic it should not be a problem.
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I'm not pleased with mine. I had more than a few refuse to seal no matter what I did. I'm in a desert so I don't know about mold/mildew.
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I've had mine for about 6 months now and haven't had to replace the bottle. The bottle itself is a soft plastic, so I've never had a problem with it breaking or forming cracks of any kind. If you ask out of concerns for germs and such, you can wash the bottle as long as you rinse it very well.
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These bottles are really cheaply made and the plastic won't stand up to a lot of heat before it starts to break down, in my opinion. I wouldn't clean with either method you mentioned, just use soap and warm water. Hope this helps! :)
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I have not had any problems with mildew, they are easy to clean. I actually use the bottom bucket for the bath toys myself.
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How often it needs to be cleaned depends mainly on how messy the animals are. The bottle part stays clean (and I haven't noticed any mold or mold smell), while the stainless bowl is open to the air, so I make sure to wash it out when I refill the bottle (it snaps out pretty easily). I haven't found that bottom part molds/mildews on the edges, but I suppose it could if it got moisture trapped between the metal bowl and the plastic in which it sits.
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My glass ones seem to get etched by the minerals in water, the acrylic not as bad, but I have switched to bottle water. After seeing how the acrylic is made with smooth clean lines not plastic corners caulked together, love it. You do have to make sure that your filters and fixtures fit. Unlike glass, acrylic top isn't completely open. Bought light that fits mine and a big filter system that has hoses going into tank.
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Haven't had that problem with the bottles I've purchased. Sorry I couldn't help!
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I have had it for a few months now and I live in Florida. No sign of mold or mildew yet but as Edward said. Easy to wash when the time comes.