How to Clean Camelbak Eddy or Chute Plastic Bottles
Camelbak Eddy’s spill-proof and reusable water bottles need more attention when you clean it.
Regular water bottle cleaner and cleaning techniques won’t do since this specific brand and design is unique. They have a patented technology called a Big Bite™ Valve which you might’ve seen Tony Stark use in Iron Man 2.
It’s easy to clean a regular sports bottle compared to a Camelbak Eddy.
How to Clean Sports Bottle
Sports bottles are usually dishwasher safe but handwashing is the fastest and easiest way to clean it.
Step 1: Remove the cap of any regular sports bottle
Step 2: Clean the cap with a water bottle cleaner brush
Step 3: Brush the inside and outside of the bottle with a water bottle cleaner brush
Step 4: Air dry
That’s it.
How to Clean Camelbak Eddy – Big Bite™ Valve
The trick for this is to remove the bite valve first then everything will open up for you.
Dishwasher safe steps
Step 1: unscrew the cap
Step 2: remove the bite valve and the straw
Step 3: place the bottle on the top rack and the pieces in the utensil area of the dishwasher
Step 4: use warm water and mild soap
Step 5: run the dishwasher in the regular settings you use to clean dishes
Step 6: leave the dryer setting on
Step 7: air-dry your Eddy
Handwash Camelbak Eddy
Handwashing is easy, quick and you won’t waste too much water for one sports bottle. Here’s the fastest way to clean your Eddy.
Step 1: remove cap
Step 2: pull the bite valve and the straw
Step 3: wash with warm soapy water
Step 4: scrub your eddy faster by using a non-scratch dishcloth or a water bottle brush
Note: The Camelbak Eddy has variations like stainless steel, glass, and BPA-free plastic. Best to use a water bottle cleaner brush that’s also BPA free and non-toxic.
Step 5: rinse, wipe and air dry
How to Put Camelbak Eddy Sports Water Bottles Back Together Again
At this point, you only have the bite valve, straw and cap to put back together.
Step 1: align the bite valve into the stem collar
Step 2: push the bite valve snugly in the stem collar
Step 3: put the straw back in and make sure the notches are all inside
Step 4: fill with water
Step 5: Enjoy your spill-proof Camelbak Eddy again
Now you can use your Camelbak Eddy for your next run or game.
How to Clean Camelbak Eddy Kids Bottle
The Eddy kids bottle has the same bite valve technology but it’s a little bit harder to pull out. It’s to protect little kids from choking hazards.
Here’s the proper way to clean an Eddy kids bottle.
Step 1: remove cap
Step 2: remove the straw first this time
Step 3: find the pull tab under the cap and pull it in one motion to release the bite valve
Step 4: use warm soapy water to handwash it
– use a non-toxic and BPA free water bottle cleaner brush to clean the bottle, cap, straw and bite valve
Step 5: wipe and air dry
Now your kid is ready to use his durable, spill-free Eddy on his or her next soccer game.
The Crown Choice Bottle Brush Cleaner for Camelbak Eddy
The Crown Choice Bottle Brush Cleaner is great for cleaning plastic or glass bottles, bite valve or regular sports bottles & baby bottles.
It’s sturdy bristles and long handles help you scrub persistent stains in any type of water bottles.
The bottle brush cleaner uses non-toxic and BPA free high-quality materials. The brush handle gives you a good grip for the best leverage to scrub water bottles and baby bottles with less effort.
What we like:
✔️ No bristles mean no splashback
✔️ No bristles mean no falling bristles
✔️ Great cleaning power
✔️ Straw brushes are durable
✔️ Also available as a set with 2 fruit dish scrubbie
What we didn’t like:
❌ A little bit more expensive than run-of-the-mill brush sets
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Now that you know how to clean Camelbak Eddy, get The Crown Choice water bottle brush and make cleaning easier and faster for you.
How do I get the clear plastic part back into the lid? The bottle brush pulled it out.
You’ll have to force it back it. It should clip back into place.
I had to use a piece of string tied around the narrow end to pull it through