LifeStraw S01T7FDOCD GO Water Filter Bottle Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- LifeStraw
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LONG TERM STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFESTRAW GO (All bottles)
Follow these steps if you have already used your LifeStraw Go and plan to store it for greater than 1 month without use. Problems with clogging? See page 2.
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Remove Carbon Filter. Remove the carbon filter, let it dry for 30 minutes, and place it in a sealed reusable container.
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Disinfect. Mix ¼ teaspoon of household bleach with 2 cups of clean water and pour the solution into bottle, closing the lid when filled. Let stand for 5 minutes. Empty the bottle and rinse with new water, shaking the filter.
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Immerse in Salt Solution. Fill the bottle halfway with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and dissolve. Place the filter – lid with mouthpiece closed or cap on and the microfilter
membrane still attached – back onto the bottle and tighten. -
Store. Store the bottle containing the saltwater in a cool dry place. Store the carbon filters sealed in a reusable container separately in a cool, dry place.
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Resume Use. To use your LifeStraw Go again, reinsert the carbon filter. Discard the salt solution and fill your bottle with regular source water. Spit out the first few sips as they may still taste salty. If storing longer than three months, replace the carbon filter prior to reuse.
Note: We recommend storing the bottle with a salt/saline solution because
it helps to prevent any mold or algae from growing during long-term storage
while also keeping the
membrane microfilter wet which ensures a good flow rate when resuming use.
When the membrane becomes completely dried out, it can be difficult to get the
product flowing
again.
UNCLOGGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFESTRAW GO (All bottles)
Follow these steps if you are experiencing clogging before the end of your
product’s filtration cycle. This can occur due to improper backwashing,
cleaning, storage, trapped air bubbles, etc.
One of the best ways to prevent clogging is to follow our long-term storage
instructions. This prevents the membranes of our filters from drying out
and/or becoming blocked over longer periods of non-use.
If your filters are stored for long periods of time and appear to be blocked
when trying to resume use, what you likely need to do is re-activate the
hydrophilic properties of the membrane again or essentially lubricate the
membrane so it easily pulls water through. The best way to do this? Coconut
milk! (We know, weird, but it works!) See the instructions below for
unclogging using coconut milk:
- Remove Carbon Filter. Remove the carbon filter and place in a dry, cool place.
- Hydrate. Fill a clean jar with 4 tablespoons of coconut milk and 2 cups of water, mixing well. Remove the membrane microfilter from the cap and immerse the filter in coconut solution. Let stand for 1 hour.
- Rinse. Rinse the hydrated membrane microfilter under tap water for 1 minute, making sure to rinse from both sides. Clean the mouthpiece and all surfaces after rinsing.
- Resume Use. To use your LifeStraw Go again, reinsert the carbon filter, then begin drinking water.
Note: the first few sips might be tougher to draw water but it should ease up quickly.
Putting it away for a while after? Remember to check out our long-term storage
instructions.
If you have additional questions about storage and maintenance for your
LifeStraw Go please email us at
[email protected].
LIFESTRAW SARL
Place St. Francois 1
CH- 1003, Lausanne, Switzerland
W: Iifestraw.com
YOUR PURCHASE HAS IMPACT
1 PURCHASE = 1 YEAR
SAFE WATER FOR 1 CHILD
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