How do you get rid of the the bad odor and taste it developed after a year of use?
1782113
I don't have that problem. After each use, I wash a cup out thoroughly and let it dry.
1782114
I always use mine for coffee, so the bit of staining doesn't really bother me. I think washing it right away after each use is the way to go if you use it for multiple types of beverages.
689338
I have the same problem...I have only been using mine for 5 months and it stinks to high heaven!!!!
554873
I have used this mug for over 5 years without an issue. It does need the cap cleaned regularly. Remove the gasket and clean it. Separate the top and bottom of the cap by prying them apart using a coin or tool in the slot on one side. Stuff builds up on the inside and can cause an unpleasant odor and perhaps an unpleasant taste.
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
1211230
Mine is a couple of years old and no unusual tastes. OTOH, we wash Everything by hand. I have found it good to remove the semi-transparent o-ring on the lid every few washes to clean it all a bit more completely.
732806
The smell goes away after a while. I would spray it with fabreeze or something like that It has cardboard inside and washing it would destroy it.
656292
You might try this...http://www.ehow.com/how_8108725_rid-silicone-plastic-odor.html
1605625
I've been - very happily - using this product for 3 years and never had an medicinal odor problem. I would make sure the machine is notthe source of the smell by wiping it clean. I would also leave the filter in the sun for a few ours, put it back in the purifier and run it on max speed for a 5-10 minutes. If none of these measures work, I'd send it back for a replacement.
707525
It's probably the filter. You might need to buy a new one. I know they say it will last a lifetime but after you wash them if they don't dry fast enough they smell horrible. This happened to me recently. It was really humid and the filter didnt dry very well.... I was desperate and put it back in the vacuum to use it. Bad mistake. Every time I turned on the vacuum it made the whole house stink!
242686
I use filter tap water. I also wash the filter with a mild solution of clorox ( two tablespoons) in three cups of water), about once a week. This removes odors and disinfects the filter.
1925317
Put some baking soda (1TSP) in a full kettle and bring to a boil. Then let it sit until it is cooled. That should take the taste out.
603455
I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
435527
Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
2012389
No. If it smells , it's bad. I would suggest that you return it for a replacement. Hope this helps, Maria
514629
Once I found mold in ours I was unable to remove the taste. I cleaned with various small brushes, soaked in bleach water, then vinegar and it's was still there.
1661191
Just to add to P.Tran's answer, you may try adding a 1/2 tsp of white vinegar in a sink of water for the final rinse to get rid of odor.
860477
Washing the filter basket and insert should solve the taste problem. Since the machine is made of plastic, the smell will just have to wear off.