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Here are some suggestions for cleaning your NALGENE Bottles and Containers:

• Soak in warm soapy water
• Soak in warm water with lemon
• Soak in warm water with baking soda
• Wash in dishwasher (away from the heating element)

If your NALGENE® containers take on a slight plastic odor or an odor from something being stored in your container too long, one of the general cleaning suggestions listed above should remove the odor. If not, try the following:

• Roll a piece of charcoal briquette up in newspaper, put it in the NALGENE® bottle or container and screw the cap on.
• Leave charcoal briquette and newspaper in bottle or container for a few days.
• Wash in dishwasher (away from the heating element), or with warm soapy water.

Over time, staining may occur in the lighter bottles and containers. To remove stubborn stains:

• Fill the bottle with a mixture of 1 tablespoon bleach to every cup of water.
• Let it stand overnight.
• Wash thoroughly with warm soapy water or in dishwasher (away from the heating element).