my protein container smells like garbage

**usualsuspect** · 07-25-2004, 01:39 PM

I use the plastic tubberware drink container for my protein shakes and despite washing the thing out with soap and water after everytime I use it, the thing still has a horrible stench to it. Anyone else have this same problem? Do you guys make your shake before you leave the house say early in the morning and don't drink it sometimes until hours later?

**Tryin2getHUGE** · 07-25-2004, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by usualsuspect

I use the plastic tubberware drink container for my protein shakes and despite washing the thing out with soap and water after everytime I use it, the thing still has a horrible stench to it. Anyone else have this same problem? Do you guys make your shake before you leave the house say early in the morning and don't drink it sometimes until hours later?

Yeah bro, you definately are NOT ALONE on this one. Mine is HORRIBLE right now. What you can do is run a small amount of bleach through it and that will work for ya. Thats what I do. Also though, as soon as you are done drinking it, rinse it out right away. Lastly I heat mine with water in the microwave say for 10 mins eod to kill the bacteria.

I do this for about 2 months, then toss it. After all, the beauty lies in the fact that they are only 5 bucks.

~JM~

**slizzut** · 07-25-2004, 02:21 PM

Wash it and air it out..??

**dirtybrit55** · 07-25-2004, 02:23 PM

i usually let mine get a lil rotten in the bottom and THEN remember to clean it out!

**JT2k** · 07-25-2004, 03:03 PM

lol....same problem here i bleach that ba$tard.

**usualsuspect** · 07-25-2004, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by slizzut

Wash it and air it out..??

I tried that man but it still gets that runchy smell to it over time.

**BDTR** · 07-25-2004, 03:56 PM

I left mine in my bag for two weeks. When i openened my bag one day i almost threw up from the smell.

**JoeB** · 07-25-2004, 04:22 PM

Dish washer works. Buy a new one.

**MMC78** · 07-25-2004, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by usualsuspect

I use the plastic tubberware drink container for my protein shakes and despite washing the thing out with soap and water after everytime I use it, the thing still has a horrible stench to it. Anyone else have this same problem? Do you guys make your shake before you leave the house say early in the morning and don't drink it sometimes until hours later?

Scrub it with soap. Then use bleach and hot water.

**XL721** · 07-25-2004, 05:50 PM

Never had that problem. I usually rinse it out after im done.

**bad_man** · 07-25-2004, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by bdtr

I left mine in my bag for two weeks. When i openened my bag one day i almost threw up from the smell.

I got that beat. Left it in my desk drawer at work for a month. I thought we'd have to evacuate the building when I opened it.

**eggplant** · 07-25-2004, 08:01 PM

you are not alone my man! i wouldn't even want to take a second look at mine..not even smell it..

**Soldier of Misfortune** · 07-25-2004, 09:44 PM

AandF6969 and I were in a locker room at school junior year, he had a protien shake in a large cup w/ lid and stuck it in a small locker. We found it again at the end of senior year and about passed out. Then put it back in the locker. My shaker bottles usually stank horrible, unless I wash them after every use.

**Hugh-Hefner's-Son** · 07-25-2004, 10:03 PM

The second you are done drinking the shake, pour extremely hot water into the bottle to rinse it out, pour it out and then fill it with hot water and let it sit for a while. Store it in the fridge. Works the best for me, but you defonitely need to get a new one every once and a while .

**Blown_SC** · 07-25-2004, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Tryin2getHUGE

Yeah bro, you definately are NOT ALONE on this one. Mine is HORRIBLE right now. What you can do is run a small amount of bleach through it and that will work for ya. Thats what I do. Also though, as soon as you are done drinking it, rinse it out right away. Lastly I heat mine with water in the microwave say for 10 mins eod to kill the bacteria.

I do this for about 2 months, then toss it. After all, the beauty lies in the fact that they are only 5 bucks.

~JM~

This is soo important... people must remember to disinfect the bottle... there is so much bacteria it is disgusting...

Also, plastic is in fact pourous, so like T2GH said, replace it every once in a while... 5 bux well spent IMO...

**biglouie250** · 07-25-2004, 10:35 PM

Ajax makes a dish soap that keeps mine smelling fine...... I let it soak for 20 minutes then air dry it. I have had the same shaler for almost 8 monthes now and its still good, then again there only 3 bucks........

**Ketogenic** · 08-04-2004, 04:15 AM

i have this problem 2 but now i am cleaning it with citric acid powder its very good to get rid of the smell give it a try

**dirtybrit55** · 08-04-2004, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by Blown_SC

This is soo important... people must remember to disinfect the bottle... there is so much bacteria it is disgusting...

Also, plastic is in fact pourous, so like T2GH said, replace it every once in a while... 5 bux well spent IMO...

My attitidue is that bacteria are good for you, it keeps your body on its toes and, like training, it will get tougher anbd stronger! Now before you say anything I do shower everyday

, i just think a little ingested bacteria is good from time to time

**doby48** · 08-04-2004, 11:41 AM

Here is what I have started to do... Rubbermaid sells some sports bottles as part of their Take-Along product line (semi disposable) that are cheap. I think I paid $2.69 for a three pack last time. I have about a dozen of these things and I put my protein in them in advance, then when its time to go I just bring it with me and add water later or add water right away and bring along... they are so cheap it doesn't matter if they start to smell bad just throw it away. Much cheaper doing this way then buying regular sports bottles and shakers.... Oh, not to mention they do hold water in very well too so if you do add water right away you could throw it in your gym bag or whatever and it won't leak.

**CutMeUp** · 08-04-2004, 11:45 AM

try storing it in the freezer, doesnt do anything for the smell but it makes the shake real nice and cold...

im frooostyyyy! (like im spicy..

)

**Duma** · 08-04-2004, 09:12 PM

wash out the protein plaque on your shaker, add strong anti-bacterial dish soap, fill it up w/ water, and let it soak until your ready for another shake with that cup

**Philliagorillia** · 08-05-2004, 01:29 AM

Yep, same here man, i've just gotten use to the stench....

**dirtybrit55** · 08-05-2004, 04:09 AM

stench is good

**nickrizz** · 08-05-2004, 06:07 AM

i use them about 20x then buy a new one, they smell like ass

**Mass Quest** · 08-05-2004, 06:18 AM

baby sterilising fluid cleans them out a treat.

**SaTyR** · 08-05-2004, 06:32 AM

When i leave myn for 2hours in my room , the milk turns in a freaking rock.

**SaTyR** · 08-05-2004, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by dirtybrit55

My attitidue is that bacteria are good for you, it keeps your body on its toes and, like training, it will get tougher anbd stronger! Now before you say anything I do shower everyday

, i just think a little ingested bacteria is good from time to time

I wonder why youre still alive...