Hydrapak Gear Cleaning Kit

• Hydration equipment cleaning: Designed for cleaning reservoirs, drinking tubes, valves, bottles and soft flasks.
• Helps prevent residue and odour: Regular cleaning removes drink mix, electrolyte and other residue before it becomes difficult to remove or causes unwanted smells.
• Helps prevent mould: Thorough cleaning followed by complete drying helps prevent the damp, dirty conditions in which mould can develop.
• Helps extend equipment life: Keeping hydration equipment clean and properly maintained can help keep reusable reservoirs, tubes, bottles and flasks usable for longer.
• Wire tube brush: Long, flexible brush reaches inside hydration drinking tubes and around valves where normal brushes cannot.
• Bristle brush: Larger brush reaches corners, caps, openings and internal surfaces of reservoirs, bottles and other hydration containers.
• Two-brush system: Separate brushes tackle both narrow tubes and larger hydration equipment.
• Mesh storage bag: Keeps the cleaning brushes together and allows them to be stored neatly between uses.

For routine care, rinse hydration equipment after use and allow it to dry completely before storage. Use the brushes with warm water and mild soap when a more thorough clean is required.

Cleaning is particularly worthwhile after using electrolyte or carbohydrate drink mixes, which can leave residue inside reservoirs, flasks and drinking tubes.

Use the long wire brush inside drinking tubes. Remove compatible bite-valve components where appropriate so the valve and silicone sheath can also be cleaned separately.

After cleaning, rinse thoroughly and allow every component to dry completely before reassembly and storage. Complete drying is an important part of preventing mould and persistent odours.

For advice on hydration reservoirs, tubes, valves, cleaning and replacement components, see our Running Hydration Bladders & Reservoirs Guide.

If you are unsure which cleaning or replacement component you need, get in touch for straightforward advice.