smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle, not using the lid all day...still smells. Never had this problem with Sigg or a "Vessel" bottle I have. Both of those can go a few days with the bottle closed with no problems. I have the plastic lid, considered getting a stainless lid but read some bad reviews about that one getting water trapped in it...Any other suggestions? smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle,... » Read More smells bad? I purchased a bottle a month ago, and wash it daily. It smells like mildew. I've tried boiling the bottle, boiling the lid, washing 2x daily, washing every time I finish a bottle, not using the lid all day...still smells. Never had this problem with Sigg or a "Vessel" bottle I have. Both of those can go a few days with the bottle closed with no problems. I have the plastic lid, considered getting a stainless lid but read some bad reviews about that one getting water trapped in it...Any other suggestions? « Show Less
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I have a 40oz at home and it doesn't smell, but my 27 oz at work smells if I don't wash it everyday. It makes the water taste weird too!
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Avoid petroleum-based dish soaps like Palmolive. Use something like Trader Joe's or any natural brand. There's no point in paying extra for a nice stainless steel bottle so it won't leach minute amounts of chemicals if you're just going to coat the inside of the bottle with worse chemicals that you're going to ingest in much higher volume.
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I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more quickly. Get a bottle cleaning brush and clean it out each time you use the efferdent. I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more... » Read More I tend to have different problems with different water sources. Maybe a chlorine difference in different water? Also, if I leave it out in the sun it can get a smell. My Sigg bottle is the same way. Anyhow, the best advice I've heard, and since followed, is to get some efferdent tablets. You can get more expensive water bottle tablets, but the efferdent, or other denture cleaning, tablets are much cheaper. Put one or two in whenever the bottle starts to stink. I have a 40oz and where I live I need to do this every few weeks or so, where my parents live my bottle starts to stink more quickly. Get a bottle cleaning brush and clean it out each time you use the efferdent. « Show Less
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Try rinsing with some dish soap and bottle brush, or vinegar and baking soda, or using denture tabs and warm water. Haven't had a problem with the dish soap and brush every several days.
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squeeze lemon in it with the bottle half full of water and shake, is the only thing I can think of.
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Were you using a little bleach to clean it? If so and the oders remain, then in a cup, try using a little baking soda and viniger, swish it around in it, you can let it soak if needed, then rince it well, if the smells stry in it after that, then my guess is its defective and I'd try sending it back for a replacement.
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I didn't have this problem, sorry you are. I did wash my pot with Fit vegetable wash and have used it for other plastic items with odors. Hope it helps.
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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.
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Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
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I don't wash mine (because I forget or am lazy). Seems already so far! Probably not a bad idea to, but I feel like it's kind of the same as fruit. Does running plain water really wash away harmful bacteria or do you have to use soap?
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I have not had this problem, but I hand wash the bottle. I have been using it about 5 times per week for about a month and none of the design has worn off of mine.
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I just rinse it out weekly with a soap and water, works fine for me. I haven't had an issue with odor
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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 wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
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I first bought a small bottle at whole foods health store to try (it was great) Then I ordered the 800 ct bottle and to me it smells like cat urine. Didn't notice that smell w/ the small bottle. I didn't know if it was normal.
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I haven't had any trouble and i have been using glasslock products for years. I have never gotten mold on the lids. I run everything through the dishwasher between uses. Maybe they should practice safe food storage, you really shouldn't have anything stored long enough to grow mold....right??? Gross!! then you don't have to worry about it staining the container. Free advice &gt;&gt; Don't eat over their house ;)
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I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
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I just noticed nasty bits in the water holding/bottle steaming area. Sending mine back :/ I have been cleaning it as prescribed, it's just too gross! I don't like that I cannot completely clean it out. You can't see down where the water goes.
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I've had the unit for a while now--the plastic smell has gone away with use. We run it pretty much all the time--in the meantime, we would put the water through a Brita system to get rid of the smell/plastic taste. The reason why the glass bottle doesn't work is for some reason, I think the reservoir is what's also contributing to the smell. I tried the same thing and it still smelled and tasted like plastic...give it a few weeks of running it.
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The lid does get mildew around it, after some time of use. Its very easy to clean. Every week or so, I thoroughly clean each part of bottle and lid, and have never had mildew resist cleaning, or not come off. I love these bottles. I've used many different kinds of glass drinking bottles over the years, and these are actually the easiest to clean.
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Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)