how to get plastic stink out of NEW polar bottles?

[SouthernBelle]

Me again. I'm home and washed my bottles with just soap and water and I think they may smell even stronger! I would still try the vinegar and soda. Also try setting them out in the sun all day. I wouldn't store them with the tops on for a while when not in use.

Also, the tag on mine says it keeps hot things hot and cold things cold. Also says dishwasher safe. If it's dishwasher safe, it ought to take a pretty warm liquids though I would really hesitate to put boiling stuff in it.

Mine are white. One has a red logo, one has a blue.

Mine look like these: http://www.polarbottle.com/products.html

BTW, hate to say it, but they are much cheaper at Nashbar.


HTH,

[caligurl]

mine are in the dishwasher as i write this!

as for the warm liquid... i warned it was second hand info! it kinda makes send you could put warm (but not boiling) liquids... much like you can use a "cooler" to keep foods either warm or cool!

i'll see how they smell shortly!

[Duck on Wheels]

Keep us posted on how these tips work. I had almost decided to take my Polar bottle back to REI and return it, but now it's packed and on its way to Norway. Of course, I can still return it later if nobody finds a way to get it stink-free. I was really grossed out by the smell when I first unwrapped and opened the bottle. I mean, when it smells that plastic-y it must be giving off particles, and plastics are often made of some seriously dangerous stuff. I don't want that stuff in my drinks!

[caligurl]

ok..... they are out of the dishwasher and do smell better.... errrrr... not as strong... a LOT less strong... but there is still a slight odor there... as opposed to the red logo ones that i went ahead and washed too.... which, of course... don't smell plasticy....

maybe they need another wash... so i may stick them back in the next load and in the meantime may try the other tricks!