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How can I get the plastic taste out of my new water cooler?

I just bought one and the taste of the water from the cooler is awful! Any HELPFUL suggestions are appreciated! I particularly appreciate answers from personal experience. Thank you.

I’d be careful using a strong bleach solution in something plastic…bleach can cause some kinds of plastic to break down. I’d advise washing with normal dish soap, letting it soak a little before rinsing and rinsing and rinsing and rinsing. Then put a half cup of baking soda in and fill with water and let it set overnight. Again, rinse, rinse, rinse. The lemon juice idea might work, too, but I’d do that before the baking soda, not after. good luck…hope this helps.

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