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sacred_datura





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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 8:09 am    Post subject: Nalgene life expectancy? Reply to topic Reply with quote

One of my Nalgene bottles that I've owned for two years is starting to form white flakes in the bottle. Is this from the plastic breaking down or is it hard water buildup? I clean my bottles once or twice a week and I haven't had this problem but my husband has.
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Shawn
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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've had the same bottle for over 10 years. I only use it on back pack and hiking trips but it holds up. To see if its build up, put a weak vinegar solution in it overnight and wash it out, any build up should come off then.
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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Thanks! I hope he didn't throw it out yet! Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

if he did, just replace it with an Aquafina water bottle. Theyre free, durable and hold the same amount. Plus you keep em out of landfills that way. (for a while Cool )
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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

We have Nalgenes that are over 10 years old. I also have an older version that is over 30 years old. I rinse them with bleach water occasionally but the vinegar sounds like a good idea, too.
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IGO





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PostPosted: 11/8/2007, 7:58 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have Nalgene water bottles that I still use that are 30 years old.
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PostPosted: 9/25/2008, 6:31 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Use a 32 oz Gatorade or Powerade bottle.
99 cents and it comes with a sample liquid !
A very green idea as well!

Plus......no more hitting a bump a spilling all over.

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