How to Clean a Hydration Bladder

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How to Clean a Hydration Bladder

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We all hate nasty hydration bladder water. This instructable will teach you how to clean your hydration bladder after using it so it doesn't get nasty. 

Take It Apart

Empty all water out of it
Then take the mouth piece off, pull the hose out, etc.

Bend the Hanger

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You heard me- bend the hanger. 
Take a wire hanger and bend it into the shape seen in the picture. 

Before you use the hanger, shove a few pieces of paper towels into the opening. Move them around to get the majority of the water out.
Then use it as pictured.

Clean the Hose

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Tie a few knots on the end of a piece of paracord. 
To clean the hose run the paracord through it with the knots towards the end.  Pull it through and the knots will soak up any water/moisture left in the hose.
Then hang both up to dry.

Clean Mouthpiece

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Pinch the mouthpiece open and shake it like it owes you money.

Wait

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Wait until everything is dry, and then put it all back together.
It's just that simple.