# Cleaning Huel shaker **URL:** \ **Category:** Experiences\ **Created:** [April 30, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568 "2019-04-30T12:57:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![monotron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/22d042/32.png) [@monotron](https://discuss.huel.com/u/monotron)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 12:57pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/1 "2019-04-30T12:57:51Z")
Hi all, I usually take pretty good care of my Huel shaker, making sure to rinse it out thoroughly every time I use it. However, I accidentally left it for a day or two while away, and now my shaker has taken on an interesting odour that I can’t seem to get rid of. Is there any way to remove this, or should I just toss it and buy a new one? Thanks in advance for your tips and help. ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/bee/32/6693_2.png) [@Bee](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:24pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/2 "2019-04-30T13:24:07Z")
Hi. I would recycle and buy a new one. ---
**Author:** ![airiartev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/airiartev/32/5961_2.png) [@airiartev](https://discuss.huel.com/u/airiartev)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:25pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/3 "2019-04-30T13:25:37Z")
I would search on the internet this problem but with protein shakers, is more common in the gym culture and also the protein shakes smell much worse after several hours ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/bee/32/6693_2.png) [@Bee](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/4 "2019-04-30T13:28:27Z")
Have you tried soaking in a saline solution? Or Milton? ---
**Author:** ![monotron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/22d042/32.png) [@monotron](https://discuss.huel.com/u/monotron)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/5 "2019-04-30T13:33:39Z")
Could do, cheers! I’d like to avoid buying a new one if possible - this one is only a couple of weeks old as I lost my old one haha! ---
**Author:** ![ChristinaT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/christinat/32/7936_2.png) [@ChristinaT](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ChristinaT)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:33pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/6 "2019-04-30T13:33:45Z")
Try baby bottle sterilising tablets Soak for 24 hrs ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/bee/32/6693_2.png) [@Bee](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/7 "2019-04-30T13:36:13Z")
> [@monotron](#): > > this one is only a couple of weeks old Ah, would definitely try the above tips then 😁 ---
**Author:** ![GTIPuG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/gtipug/32/9175_2.png) [@GTIPuG](https://discuss.huel.com/u/GTIPuG)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 1:51pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/8 "2019-04-30T13:51:14Z")
Dishwasher normally solves for me. ---
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/9 "2019-04-30T16:29:50Z")
> [@monotron](#): > > or should I just toss into it That should do the trick ---
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/10 "2019-04-30T16:49:43Z")
Try white vinegar. Not distilled vinegar (which is for cooking). I left a shaker for a week once. It was a bitch to clean. I don’t remember it having a bad smell after. I think I soaked it for an hour or so in fairy liquid and then gave it a thorough scrub and it was fine after. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/tim_huel/32/11195_2.png) [@Tim\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Tim_Huel)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/11 "2019-04-30T17:43:31Z")
Ah this is such a nightmare, love these ideas from the team here. Good Huelkeeping newsletter maybe needed? @Coup can be editor. Going forward, if you know you’re going to leave your shaker - e.g. leaving office and remember your shaker is on your desk and you really cba to clean it - then just pop the cap. This will defeat the worst of it when you return in a day or two. ---
**Author:** ![Ian42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Ian42](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Ian42)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/12 "2019-04-30T18:41:18Z")
> [@hunzas](#): > > > or should I just toss into it > > That should do the trick Mmmm… That old editing problem is back again @hunzas 🙄 I once left one of mine for a couple of days while away and it was stinking as well. I just soaked it in hot water and fairy liquid for a while and scrubbed it, smell was still a bit there but went after a while. I always now try and rinse it asap when away. Normally after drinking Huel I find I waste a lot of water rinsing my shakers out cleaning them though. ---
**Author:** ![Bee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/bee/32/6693_2.png) [@Bee](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Bee)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/13 "2019-04-30T18:51:47Z")
I part fill my shaker with water after my Huel meal, give it a shake then empty and wash in hand hot water with wul. Quick rinse under the tap and it’s done. ---
**Author:** ![AppleJuice](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/applejuice/32/6650_2.png) [@AppleJuice](https://discuss.huel.com/u/AppleJuice)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/14 "2019-04-30T22:51:32Z")
Try adding Branson Pickle to your next smoothie using the smelly shaker, you wont notice the shaker odour. I believe this is a regular Hueligan solution. P.s. please don’t actually do this 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Ian42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Ian42](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Ian42)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 6:14am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/15 "2019-05-01T06:14:22Z")
> [@Bee](#): > > I part fill my shaker with water after my Huel meal, give it a shake then empty Good idea @Bee that works a treat thanks ---
**Author:** ![ChristinaT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/christinat/32/7936_2.png) [@ChristinaT](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ChristinaT)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/16 "2019-05-01T06:36:17Z")
> [@Ian42](#): > > that works a treat thanks I think it’s @Coup that needs advice on how to wash up ---
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 7:38am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/17 "2019-05-01T07:38:22Z")
I beg your pardon? ---
**Author:** ![ChristinaT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/christinat/32/7936_2.png) [@ChristinaT](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ChristinaT)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 7:55am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/18 "2019-05-01T07:55:29Z")
> [@Ian42](#): > > I left mine for days while away and it was stinking I just get the impression you need help washing up 😉 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![ChristinaT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/christinat/32/7936_2.png) [@ChristinaT](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ChristinaT)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/19 "2019-05-01T07:56:06Z")
Ok I cut and pasted the wrong quote 🤦🏼‍♀️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![ChristinaT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/christinat/32/7936_2.png) [@ChristinaT](https://discuss.huel.com/u/ChristinaT)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568/20 "2019-05-01T07:56:51Z")
Let the ribbing commence. I’m too lazy to edit my comment. Plus I have loads of washing up to go and do [Next page](https://discuss.huel.com/t/cleaning-huel-shaker/13568.md?page=2)