Cooler Tips and Advice
Care and Cleaning of Coleman Coolers
Clean both the inside and outside with a solution of mild soap and warm water.
If the product has a faucet, be sure to rinse with hot soapy water and drain completely.
Use baking soda and water to remove tough stains.
Remove odors with a diluted solution of chlorine bleach and water. If odor persists, wipe interior with a cloth saturated with vanilla extract, then leave in cloth in cooler overnight.
Always air dry with the lid open before storing.
Cooler Tips and Advice
Using two coolers is the best arrangement. Use one for beverages that will be opened more frequently and one for foodstuffs that will be opened less often. Food will stay fresh much longer packed in a separate cooler. Match cooler sizes to the size of the group and the amount of time you plan to be out. If you’re camping, a
Packing a cooler to maximize efficiency doesn’t require a degree in rocket science, but a good game plan and common sense will ensure that goods stay fresh and ice lasts as long as possible. Try these helpful tips:
•Prechill drinks and foods – Ice lasts longer when items in a cooler are already cold. For instance, a
•Put ice in last – Cold air travels down. Load cans and bottles first, then cover with ice for maximum
•Use crushed or block ice – Crushed ice cools food and drinks fast; block ice lasts longer. As an alternative to block ice, prefreeze drinking water or juices in clean milk jugs. They’ll help keep foods cold and provide a handy source of cold beverages as they thaw.
