Vestergaard LifeStraw PEAK Series User manual

DAILY USE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFESTRAW PEAK SERIES WATER FILTER
STRAW
DAILY USE
Follow these steps for using your Peak Series Water Filter Straw.
1. Sip. Open the top cap and take 5 quick, strong sips to get water flowing.
2. Backwash. Regularly blow air through your filter after drinking to keep the filter clean and prevent it
from clogging. Close both caps when not in use.
3. If using with a standard water bottle, unscrew the bottom cap of the straw, fill the water bottle with
source water, and screw the bottom of the straw to the water bottle. Squeeze water through the straw.
4. If using with a gravity system, attach the hose to the bottom of the straw filter, open the cap and
allow water to flow out of the mouthpiece.
REGULAR CLEANING AND STORAGE
Follow these steps if you have already used your LifeStraw Peak Series filter and you plan to store for
less than 1 month before your next adventure! If you haven’t already, make sure to backwash your filter
by blowing air through the mouthpiece and clearing the inside of excess debris.
RINSE
We recommend rinsing both the bottom and top caps of your straw filter before putting away for
storage.
DISINFECTION
For optimal disinfection (we always recommend when storing for greater than 3 months), follow the
instructions below:
Mix 1/4 teaspoon household bleach solution with 1-2 cups of water. Dip the filter into the bleach
solution far enough so that the end is submerged in solution, and blow into your filter to push and pull
the solution from the filter several times. Rinse with tap water.

STORAGE
If storing your product for less than 1 month, place your cleaned filter in a cool, dry place until next use.
For long term storage, we recommend storing the filter with a saline solution because it helps prevent
any mold or algae from growing while also keeping the membrane microfilter wet which ensures good
flow rate when resuming use. When the membrane becomes dried out, it can be difficult to get the
product flowing again. Check out these instructions on our Support Center.
If you have any additional questions about storage and maintenance for your LifeStraw, please reach
out to us at [email protected].