How do you clean your hydro system?

[wildmanoutdoors]

What are some good ways to clean the hose and bottle?

[troyspinetar]

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Wondering the same thing. I know places like REI sell cleaning kits...but that just extra money

[270Flat]

Soap and warm water. I never put anything but water in my reservoir. I have a water bottle (nalgene) that I can mix my powder Gatorade in when needed. I let it dry in the dish strainer until completely dry. Never store away wet.

[wildmanoutdoors]

They do have kits. There long brushes. I bet you could get em cheaper at a place that sells fish and equipment.

But I need em cleaned quick. Leaving for elk camp tomorrow after work. Can ya soak em in bleach and rinse well I wonder?

If taken care of right away soap and water would be good. 

[Smossy]

Fizz tablets and a tube brush. They're like 2 bucks.

[scoyoc5]

As bad as that one looks...I would buy a new one tbh

[wildmanoutdoors]

As bad as that one looks...I would buy a new one tbh

Luckily there is an rei right by work tomorrow! If my special soak doesn't work. It's looking pretty good though. 

[stevemiller]

I bought the cleaning kit and a box of tablets at walmart just yesterday. 10 bucks for all i think.

[pianoman9701]

Fill it. Add two caps full of bleach. Get the bleachy water down in the drinking tube. Let it sit for a few minutes. Drain and dry with a paper towel using a wooden spoon to get all the way in.

The stuff you get from REI in the packets is basically powdered bleach or bromide.

[Fl0und3rz]

Fill it. Add two caps full of bleach. Get the bleachy water down in the drinking tube. Let it sit for a few minutes. Drain and dry with a paper towel using a wooden spoon to get all the way in.

The stuff you get from REI in the packets is basically powdered bleach or bromide.

This.  I add boiled water to the mix, really hot, but not boiling as you might melt the bladder.  To dry, stick a wisk or something else inside to keep it open.  If you're in a hurry, a hairdryer can speed up the drying.  No need for the cleaning kits.  You can also get the long brushes at home brew supply stores, but a pet shop might be more available.

[dewandgin]

All the above work great and I have used them before. Another one that works great is the denture cleaning tablet (Efferdent or Polydent) work great and work awesome in your thermos.

[pianoman9701]

All the above work great and I have used them before. Another one that works great is the denture cleaning tablet (Efferdent or Polydent) work great and work awesome in your thermos.

Cool tip, thanks.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Lots o great tips! I used the bleach and its soooo clean! Lotsa rinsing to make sure it tastes ok. Thanks everyone!!!!

[elkman54]

baking soda and lemon juice and hot tap water

[Alchase]

Wow, I don't think I have ever cleaned mine?
I just rinse and fill again.