How to Clean It

A Best Practices Guide

To fully experience ultra-purified, ultra-hydrating FRESHPURE® WATERS, a clean bottle is essential. A clean bottle is not only the key to enjoying the FreshPure® taste, it’s also an important step in taking care of your health.

CDC Recommendations for Bleach Sanitization:

Fill your bottle with tap water and add the appropriate amount of chlorine bleach from the list below. Let it stand for at least one minute. Don’t forget to wash the lids.

Below are chlorine bleach amounts for common bottle sizes:

    • 1-gallon bottle: 1/3 teaspoon
    • 2-gallon bottle: 2/3 teaspoon
    • 3-gallon bottle: 1 teaspoon
    • 5-gallon bottle: 1 2/3 teaspoons

When sanitizing the outside of your bottles and other products and surfaces, use either a household product from the EPA’s approved list, or make a bleach solution following the above guidelines. Fill a spray bottle with the bleach solution, and spray down your bottles. Let it stand for at least one minute, then wipe them down with a clean paper towel or towel making sure they are very dry.

How To Sanitize with Bleach:

*FreshPure® Waters’ recommendations for regular sanitization under normal conditions.

 

      1. Add one teaspoon of household bleach per 1 gallon of water to your bottle.
      2. Swish the solution around so it contacts all surfaces, then fill the container with tap water and seal with the cap.
      3. Let the solution stand for about 5-15 minutes, then empty and rinse your container repeatedly with tap water until the chlorine odor is gone.
      4. Let air dry, then seal.

Alternatives to Bleach

Hydrogen Peroxide

1. Add 1 tablespoon of over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide and 1 gallon of water to your bottle.

2. Swish the solution around so it contacts all surfaces, then fill the container with tap water and seal with the cap.

3. Let the solution stand for about 10 minutes, then empty and rinse your container repeatedly with tap water until the chlorine odor is gone.

4. Let air dry, then seal.

Distilled Vinegar

1. Add 1 tablespoon straight white distilled vinegar per 1 gallon of water.

2. Swish the solution around so it contacts all surfaces, then fill the container with tap water and seal with the cap.

3. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. Rinse and air dry.

Baking Soda

1. Add one tablespoon of baking soda and 1 half-gallon of regular tap water.

2. Swish this solution around the bottle and then pour it out.

3. Rinse well, let dry, and seal the container until ready to refill.

How often should I clean my water dispenser?

If you use a water cooler or crock, remember to clean and sanitize it regularly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

To learn about FreshPure Waters different drinking water choices, click here!