Wash before you wet your whistle.HUH?! SAY WHAT!? By now, you probably know about the benefits of a hydration system In recreation and other sustained outdoor activities, a hydration system is an apparatus intended to promote its user's drinking enough liquid to support the physical effort involved in the activity. : cooler water, cleaner taste, hands-tree access and a 3-liter capacity. But did you know that these systems need cleaning now and then to stay in top condition? WASHING THE OUTER NYLON CARRIER HELPS TO PROLONG ITS LIFE AND MAKES IT MORE COMFORTABLE TO WEAR. HERE'S HOW IT'S DONE ... Other Nylon Carrier * First, remove the bladder. Then sweep the carrier with a cloth or soft brush to remove any caked-on dirt. Or scrape off dirt with a dull tool. Never use anything sharp that will cut the fabric or webbing. * You can hand-wash or machine-wash the carrier in cold water with a mild laundry detergent. Just don't use chlorine bleach, cleaning fluids or solvents. These products can discolor dis·col·or v. dis·col·ored, dis·col·or·ing, dis·col·ors v.tr. To alter or spoil the color of; stain. v.intr. To become altered or spoiled in color. the carrier, weaken the fabric and shorten its life. * To clean stubborn, soiled spots--like grease or oil apply a mix of detergent and water directly on the spots and scrub with a soft brush. * After washing, rinse thoroughly in clean water until all traces of soap are gone. * Hang the carrier on a rust-proof hanger and air-dry it. Don't use a clothes dryer. That can fade the carrier and put it through unnecessary wear and tear. And never dry it near a heater or open flame--they'll fade and shrink the fabric. YER KIDDIN'! RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN ON MY HEAD! Hang to air dry Bladder YOU MIGHT SAY THAT KEEPING THE BLADDER CLEAN IS A MATTER OF A CLEAN BLADDER DRINKING TUBE AND I BITE VALVE KEEP THE WATER FRESH AND TASTING GOOD. HERE'S THE ROUTINE ... * If you can, remove the bladder from the carrier. Fill it with warm water and some biodegradable biodegradable /bio·de·grad·a·ble/ (-de-grad´ah-b'l) susceptible of degradation by biological processes, as by bacterial or other enzymatic action. bi·o·de·grad·a·ble adj. dishwashing liquid, NSN NSN National Stock Number NSN Nokia Siemens Networks NSN National Storytelling Network NSN NATO Stock Number NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA) NSN National Student Number (NZ) NSN Never Say Never 7930-01-418-1128. Scrub the bladder (especially the inside), the drinking tube and the bite valve. * Every once in a while you may want to freshen fresh·en v. fresh·ened, fresh·en·ing, fresh·ens v.intr. 1. To become fresh, as in vigor or appearance: freshened up after the day's work. 2. your bladder. Add two teaspoons of baking soda baking soda: see sodium bicarbonate. to a full bladder of water. Let it soak overnight. Baking soda freshens bladder * Nothing spoils the quality and taste of water like mold and bacteria growing in the bladder. Although some newer hydration systems are designed to curb the growth of mold and bacteria, you still might want to disinfect To remove the virus code that has attached itself to a legitimate file. Sometimes, the antivirus program cannot untangle the code, and the infected file has to be deleted. See quarantine. the bladder occasionally. Disinfecting is especially important if the water starts tasting funny or if you haven't used your system for a while. Fill the bladder with water and add two teaspoons of household bleach. Let it soak overnight. * Whether you're washing, freshening or disinfecting with bleach, afterwards you'll need to rinse the system thoroughly with clean water. Hang it up to dry with the cap propped open. Make sure all parts are dry before storing them in a cool, dark place. * Sports drinks sports drink Performance drink Sports medicine A thirst-quenching beverage used in sports-related activities, which may boost energy and/or help build muscle mass; water, sugar, salt, potassium are common to all SDs. See Hydrotherapy, Water. and other beverages containing sugar speed up the growth of mold and bacteria in the bladder. If you use sports drinks with your hydration system, make sure you keep it clean. Wash and rinse the bladder, the drinking tube and the bite valve after each use. Rinse bladder after washing, freshening or disinfecting Keep Water Tablets Pure If you rely on water purification  It has been suggested that , , and be merged into this article or section. tablets, NSNs 6850-01-352-6129 or 6850-00-985-7166, for drinkable water, you can't just order them and leave them on the shelf. App C, FM 4-25.12, Unit Sanitation Team, tells you to check expiration dates quarterly. The FM also tells you when other potable potable /pot·a·ble/ (po´tah-b'l) fit to drink. po·ta·ble adj. Fit to drink; drinkable. potable fit to drink. water chemicals must be checked. |
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