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johnson_sb
03-29-2010, 17:48
I've seen lots of seemingly elaborate schemes for cleaning, drying and storing (or freezing) water bladders. Is there anything wrong with just storing them full of water with just a bit of bleach added? When ready to use, just rinse with clean water and you're ready to go.
Seems simpler to me, but I thought maybe keeping the bleach water in there long term might cause a problem I wasn't aware of...
i like to rinse with bleach/water mixture to sanitize, then just water, and then store in the freezer. works well
bulldog49
03-29-2010, 20:23
I just set mine opened in the sun for a couple days to dry out and then store with the rest of my gear. Never had a problem. I've never used bleach to clean or stored frozen.
I've seen lots of seemingly elaborate schemes for cleaning, drying and storing (or freezing) water bladders. Is there anything wrong with just storing them full of water with just a bit of bleach added? When ready to use, just rinse with clean water and you're ready to go.
Seems simpler to me, but I thought maybe keeping the bleach water in there long term might cause a problem I wasn't aware of...
I found a neat way to clean them, Efferdent denture cleaning tablets, 1 per litter, let it sit for about an hour or so, drain, rinse then I fill with filtered water and pop in my fridge that way I always have water. Right now I have 3 2 litter and 2 1 litter in the fridge.
Jonnycat
04-03-2010, 11:04
I set them upright with a small fan blowing across the top of them. When I come back the next day, they are dry and I put them away.