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    Long Term Storage Instructions For Your Lifestraw (Personal, Go, Universal, Play & Flex)

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    The document provides instructions for long term storage and unclogging of LifeStraw water filtration products. It details steps to remove, disinfect, and store the filter in a salt solution for long term storage. It also provides instructions to hydrate a clogged filter in a coconut milk solution before resuming use.

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    The document provides instructions for long term storage and unclogging of LifeStraw water filtration products. It details steps to remove, disinfect, and store the filter in a salt solution for long term storage. It also provides instructions to hydrate a clogged filter in a coconut milk solution before resuming use.

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    Long Term Storage Instructions For Your Lifestraw (Personal, Go, Universal, Play & Flex)

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    The document provides instructions for long term storage and unclogging of LifeStraw water filtration products. It details steps to remove, disinfect, and store the filter in a salt solution for long term storage. It also provides instructions to hydrate a clogged filter in a coconut milk solution before resuming use.

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    Long Term Storage & Unclogging Instructions

    LifeStraw Personal | Go | Universal | Play | Flex

    Long Term Storage Instructions for your LifeStraw


    (personal, Go, Universal, Play & Flex)

    Follow these steps if you have already used the LifeStraw product and you plan to store
    your LifeStraw for greater than 1 month without use. Problems with clogging? See page 2.

    1. Remove Carbon Filter. Remove the carbon filter, let dry 30 minutes and place in a sealed
    zip bag (if your LifeStraw Go is the single-stage version – e.g. it does not have a carbon filter,
    or you are storing your LifeStraw personal – you can skip this step).

    2. Disinfect. For LifeStraw Go, Universal, Flex and Play, mix ¼ teaspoon of household bleach
    with 2 cups of clean water and pour solution into bottle/flask, closing the lid when filled. Let
    stand for 5 minutes. Empty the bottle or container and rinse with new water, shaking the
    filter.

    For LifeStraw personal, close the bottom cap, open the top cap and pour solution in
    through the mouthpiece, closing top cap afterward. Let stand for 5 minutes. Open both caps
    and rinse under clean tap water for 1 minute.

    3. Immerse in Salt Solution. Fill the bottle/flask half-way 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.

    For your LifeStraw personal, dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 2 cups of clean water, close the
    bottom cap, and pour solution into the top cap until full. Pour the remaining into a bottle or
    a Ziploc bag. Store the LifeStraw in the salt solution with both caps open.

    4. Store. Store bottle or bag that contains the salt water in a cool dry place. If applicable,
    store carbon filter sealed in Ziploc bag separately in a cool, dry place.

    5. Resume Use. To use your LifeStraw® again, reinsert the carbon filter if applicable. Discard
    the salt solution and fill your bottle with regular source water. For your LifeStraw personal,
    blow any remaining solution out of the filter before filling with regular source water. Spit
    out 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.

    If you have additional questions about storage and maintenance for your LifeStraw, please
    email us at [email protected]
    © 2020 Vestergaard Frandsen Inc.
    Unclogging Instructions
    LifeStraw Personal | Go | Play | Flex | Universal

    Unclogging Instructions

    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 and 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:

    1. Remove Carbon Filter. Remove the carbon filter if you are using a LifeStraw Go 2-Stage,
    Play, Flex, or Universal. If your LifeStraw does not have a carbon filter – you can skip this step.

    2. Hydrate. Fill a clean jar with 4 tablespoons of coconut milk and 2 cups of water, mixing well.
    Remove the membrane microfilter from cap and immerse the filter in coconut solution. Let
    stand for 1 hour. If you are using a LifeStraw Personal, immerse the straw into the solution.

    3. 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.

    4. Resume Use. To use your LifeStraw® again, reinsert the carbon filter. Skip this step if you are
    using a LifeStraw Personal. Then begin drinking water. Note: the first few sips might be
    tougher but it should ease up quickly.

    Putting it away for a while after? Remember to check out our long-term storage instructions.

    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.

    If you have additional questions about storage and maintenance for your LifeStraw®,
    please email us at [email protected]

    © 2020 Vestergaard Frandsen Inc.

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