Hydration Bladder Cleaning Guide
Keep your hydration system fresh and clean with these simple steps
1
Unpack & Separate Parts
- Empty your hydration bladder.
- Remove the hose from the bladder.
- Detach the mouthpiece/bite valve.
- Open the bladder fully.
2
Rinse Everything
- Rinse the bladder, hose, and mouthpiece with warm water.
- Tip out any remaining water.
3
Clean Inside the Bladder
- Add warm water and a few drops of mild soap (or cleaning tablet) to the bladder.
- Use the bladder brush to scrub all inside surfaces.
- Pay attention to corners and seams.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
4
Clean the Drinking Hose
- Run warm soapy water through the hose.
- Feed the long flexible hose brush into one end of the hose.
- Push and pull the brush all the way through the tube.
- Rinse the hose with clean water.
- Pinch the bite valve to release excess water.
5
Clean the Mouthpiece / Bite Valve
- Use the mouthpiece brush to scrub inside the bite valve and fittings.
- 2. Rinse well to remove all soap.
6
Final Rinse
- 1. Rinse bladder, hose, and mouthpiece again with clean water.
- 2. Make sure no foam or bubbles remain.
8
Reassemble & Store
- Reattach the hose and mouthpiece once fully dry.
- Store the bladder slightly open in a cool, dry place.
7
Hang to Dry
- Rinse bladder, hose, and mouthpiece again with clean water.
- Make sure no foam or bubbles remain.
- Hang or drape the hose so water can drain out.
- Allow everything to dry completely.