How do I rehydrate a membrane microfilter?
REHYDRATE:
Our lab has found that rehydrating the filter with mouthwash (yep, mouthwash!) can sometimes resolve issues with flow. Here are the instructions for rehydration:
Rehydration Instructions:
- Remove the membrane microfilter (MF filter) from your LifeStraw pitcher or bottle.
- Submerge the MF filter fully in mouthwash for about 1 minute.
- Rinse the MF filter under clean tap water for another 1 minute.
First-Time Setup Steps After Rehydration:
- Follow the First-Time Setup instructions in your user manual.
- Discard the first filtered batch without the activated carbon filter (ACF).
- Discard the second filtered batch with the ACF.
- Starting with the third batch, the water should taste and smell fresh.