Water cooler and ....bugs...

[~TT40~]

Hmm...in our tap. Do you think that is more the case of them already being in the water, than getting into the system after I'd filled it?

All I can find on Google is recommended cleaning ever month or two...but they all say to use bleach....I'm a bit hessitant to use bleach in our drinking water.... Do you think vinager will cut it? Or just bleach it? What does everyone else do?

[Tinks]

I've never even thought about cleaning mine. I'd probably use bleach if it was slimy or smelly inside but make sure it's rinsed well.

I just did a google search and a few people have had bugs appear in their water. They don't say how they got there, just how to clean it out.

Weird!!

[~Kim~]

I just use a stiff brush and dishwashing liquid and rinse well. Mine can also go in the dishwasher. There's already chlorine in the water to reduce bugs so washing a vessel in it isn't really a big deal if it's rinsed well. I use it for our aviary birds.