FAQ

Yes. SodaStream bottles are BPA-free. 

For many years, SodaStream has demanded that our suppliers and subcontractors meet exacting specifications, so that our millions of customers worldwide can enjoy a safe and superior product that is compliant with international standards for beverage quality.

Some topics of special concern:

• Phthalates and PCBs: SodaStream does not use any materials in the production process that can produce phthalates or PCBs.
• Bisphenol-A (BPA): SodaStream does not use polycarbonate materials, and therefore our products are free of this chemical compound.
• MSDS sheets and certificates of supplier conformity are available upon request.

Yes. Many of SodaStream’s consumable packages are completely recyclable, once they’ve outlived their useful lives. Remember that carbonating bottles are reusable up to 3 years before they need to be replaced, and Penguin glass carafes may be used indefinitely, provided they remain free from cracks or other damage. Check with your municipal recycling authority to find out how to recycle your SodaStream items.

Yes. With SodaStream's home drink makers, you transform ordinary tap water into fresh, great-tasting soda by adding fizz (in the form of carbon dioxide from a soda carbonator) and flavor (one of over 100 concentrate syrups.) So go ahead and enjoy the freshest, best tasting soda on the planet!

SodaStream supplies and products can be found for sale on our website and at local retailers. Visit our Online store at www.sodastream.sg, where you can also find a listing of local retailers.

SodaStream is the world leader in Home Carbonation Systems, founded in 1991, with over 10 million drinks makers sold in more than 39 countries around the world.

No. Soda-Club is the former name of the company. There are no membership requirements, annual dues or minimum purchases of any kind. Once you have a SodaStream drinks maker, you may purchase soda-making supplies at your convenience.

Soda lovers can enjoy delicious, Better-for-you soda at home using a SodaStream Sparkling Water

People buy Sparkling Water for many reasons.

The most popular benefits include:

• Quick, convenient and easy to use
• Fresh, delicious Sparkling Water in seconds
• No more lugging heavy, bulky bottles and cans from the store
• No more storing cases of soda
• No more worries about running out of your favorite carbonated soft drinks
• Over 100 great-tasting flavors, including regular, diet and caffeine-free options
• Regular flavors have much less sugar, carbs and sodium than store-bought brands
• Diet flavors are sweetened with Splenda® and contain no aspartame
• Reusable BPA-free bottles and concentrated syrup cut down on recyclables and disposables, making an environmentally-friendly alternative to store-bought drinks
• No batteries, electricity or plumbing (PLAY, Source)
• Reliable and friendly service
• Money-back guarantee and three-year warranty

We do not offer money-back guarantee. We are however, committed to solve any problems related to faulty machines.

Yes! SodaStream manufactures our home drink makers to exacting specifications and therefore we are able to offer  warranty to our customers per country policy. We offer one year warranty from date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place.

Yes! SodaStream offers a discount trade-in program for drinks makers purchased from other manufacturers.

When your soda carbonator runs out of gas, order an EXCHANGE carbonator. SodaStream will collect your empty one and return it to our filling facility where we clean it, inspect it, and refill it. Carbonator exchanges and other soda-making supplies are available at retail stores and our Headquarter here . Please visit www.Sodastream.sg

Syrup and MyWater flavors have been specially formulated to work with your home soda maker. However, some SodaStream customers like to add fresh fruit juice to their fizzy water instead of syrup. This is perfectly fine - as long as you try this after the water has been carbonated. Mix it in a glass or pitcher for best results.

No. Only water should be carbonated in the SodaStream drink makers. You risk damaging your drinks maker, not to mention making a big fizzy mess! The money-back guarantee and the warranty are both invalidated if you carbonate any liquid other than water in your drinks maker. Stick with plain cold water and adding any one of our fantastic flavors - after the water has been carbonated!

If you're drinking plain soda, the answer is yes. However, if you already prepared a drink with soda syrup, the answer is no. Since only water can be carbonated in the homemade soda machine, you cannot re-carbonate once you've added syrup.

No. You may use any type of water that you typically drink at home. However, we do recommend using COLD water to achieve best results.

One of the great benefits of using a SodaStream drinks maker is that you control the level of fizz in your soft drinks. In general, you should press the carbonating button several times until you hear the LOUD BUZZ that indicates carbonation. Keep going until you achieve the level of fizz that you like! Three LOUD BUZZES provide average carbonation. Use one buzz for very light carbonation (good for fruit flavors) or five buzzes for strong carbonation (works well for colas and other dark syrups.)

The soda maker should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth in lukewarm water using a non-abrasive cleanser if necessary. Be sure to remove the soda carbonator before cleansing. The machine and the PET bottles are not dishwasher-safe.

SodaStream home drinks makers operate without batteries, electricity or plumbing, making them an energy-efficient home appliance and an ideal accessory to take on the road in your RV or onboard your boat. The carbonation in your soda is purely a result of the compressed gas stored in the SodaStream carbonator.

Our products are allergen-free. We define allergens as being: cereals containing gluten, seafood and shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, and sesame seeds.

SodaStream products are kosher (OU) certified. Also, please note that your carbonated drink maker can be used on the Sabbath. (PLAY only)

Yes! Lemon-Lime, Diet Lemon-Lime, Root Beer, Diet Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Diet Ginger Ale, Tonic, Diet Tonic, Diet Pink Grapefruit, Cranberry-Raspberry, Diet Cranberry-Raspberry, Cream Soda, Diet Cream Soda, Orange Soda and Diet Orange Soda have no caffeine. You may also want to try Caffeine-Free Diet Cola and Grape.

Yes. SodaStream tonic contains 0.0857 grams of quinine per liter of finished drink. One serving (8oz.) contains 0.02 grams.

Our diet flavors are sweetened with a blend of acesulfame K and sucralose, also known as Splenda®.

Soda flavored syrups contain sugar (sucrose), not high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). We have chosen to formulate without high fructose corn syrup. The exception to this is Energy Drink, which indeed does contain fructose and dextrose, in addition to sucrose. In addition to sugar (sucrose), regular syrup flavors contain sucralose (Splenda® brand) and some also contain acesulfame potassium. If you have dietary concerns, please read the label of every SodaStream eco-friendly product before purchasing.

The hermetic seal on the cap keeps your soda from going flat as quickly as ordinary store-bought beverages. If you make sure to close the cap tightly, and keep the bottle in the refrigerator, your SodaStream soda should remain fizzy and fresh for over a week.

One of the best features of making soda at home is that you can control the level of flavor in your carbonated soft drinks. In general, use a capful of syrup for each liter of sparkling water. If you like it sweeter, add more! If you like it less sweet, use less.

Yes! Mywater flavorings are all-natural, unsweetened flavor essences for making flavored soda. Or, for sweetened flavors, try using a quarter-capful of any of our soda syrup flavors in each liter of soda for a very lightly flavored drink. (Fruit flavors work best.) Or try using fresh lemons, limes, oranges or berries to flavor your drink. Sophisticated, healthful and quite tasty!

One of the best benefits of making soda at home with a SodaStream drinks maker is that you control the "fizziness" of your carbonated soft drinks. When you're making soda: If you like very lightly carbonated soda, press the carbonating button until you hear just a single loud buzz. If you like extra-fizzy soda, keep going until you hear 5 buzzes. The amount of fizz your soda can hold is limited only by the laws of chemistry - after about 10 buzzes, you won't be able to inject any more fizz into the water.

Unopened bottles of soda syrup do not require refrigeration, but we do recommend that you store unopened bottles in a cool dry place. For the coldest soda, we recommend storing opened bottles of syrup in the refrigerator.

Typically, your soda syrup will arrive with 3-4 months prior to the “best before” date printed on the back of the label. Syrup is at peak drink ability before this date. However, when tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place, syrup may be consumed for several months beyond the date on the label.

Only SodaStream bottles are recommended for use with your soda maker. Damages caused by or during the use of non SodaStream bottles or Cylinders will not be covered by your warranty. SodaStream will not be responsible for any damage caused to products made by another company.

Carbonating bottles may be cleaned in warm water with a bottle brush and regular dish-washing liquid if necessary. Please do not place carbonating bottles in the dishwasher, as exposure to extreme heat can weaken the integrity of the bottles. Other than our special dishwasher proof bottles. Bottles stay cleanest when immediately filled with fresh water and returned to your refrigerator. Plus, you'll always have cold water on hand when you're ready for your next bottle of soda!

You can, but the other bottle cap may not have the special rubber seal that helps keep SodaStream soda so fresh. Please call Customer Support for replacement caps, or add an extra set, or two to your next online order

Since the bottle has to withstand recurring pressure from carbonation, it cannot be used forever. The expiration date on the bottle must be checked and new bottles purchased as soon as the former expires. The bottles must also be replaced if put in the dishwasher, exposed to a heat source, or if they have become scratched. All components of carbonating bottles are recyclable. Check with your local recycling authority for more information.

No, SodaStream provides a guarantee only for its own eco friendly products. We are not responsible for the products of any other company, which may damage the machine. Only SodaStream CO2 cylinders carrying identification and a nylon shrink wrap bearing the SodaStream brand name should be used.

SodaStream licensed carbonators are filled with beverage-grade CO₂ in compliance with exacting FDA standards for food and beverage safety. Your local filling station may not be in compliance with these standards and could possibly introduce toxins into your CO₂. Furthermore, unauthorized filling machines may cause damage to the CO2 cylinders . Damaged soda CO2 cylinders  will not be accepted for return by SodaStream. Any gas filling by parties other than SodaStream authorized filling stations violates the User License.

Unless you are traveling in your own private jet, SodaStream advises against carrying carbonators on an airplane. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restrictions that prohibit compressed gas cylinders in carry-on items as well as in checked baggage.

On average, the soda CO2 cylinders will make 60 or 130 liters of soda, depending on the size you have. This number could be more or less depending on the amount of carbonation used when making your drink. A household of four soda drinkers might need to replace a 130-liter cylinder every 3-4 months, and a 60-liter carbonator every 6-8 weeks, depending on usage.

The CO2 cylinders contains compressed carbon dioxide (CO₂). Compressed gas has a tendency to expand when it is exposed to a source of heat for prolonged periods of time. Therefore, the CO2 cylinders must not be exposed to sources of heat (such as travel in the trunk of a car) or placed right next a heat source such as an oven, stove or fireplace. It is important to always store the CO2 cylinders unit in a cool and dry environment. Every cylinder is fitted with a unique safety valve which will safely release the gas in the unlikely event the pressure in the cylinder rises.

Absolutely. SodaStream CO2 cylinder are manufactured to exacting specifications that include many unique safety features to protect consumers. CO2 cylinder are safe at virtually any altitude (our customers in the Swiss Alps can attest to that!) and are specially equipped with a safety valve that will harmlessly release the gas in the unlikely event that the pressure within the cylinder rises above threshold levels. Please do not expose your CO2 cylinder to extreme heat (such as travel in the trunk of a car, or right next to an oven, stove or fireplace.) Please see above for more information on CO2 cylinder safety.

Cylinder exchanges and other SodaStream making supplies are available in certain markets online via the website with 24-hour secure ordering. You may also call your local SodaStream Customer Support Center. Supplies are also available at SodaStream events or at SodaStream Authorized Dealer locations.

For more details on how to exchange your empty carbonator, visit your country’s SodaStream website.

The CO2 cylinderhas no expiration date. As long as your CO2 cylinder is stored in a temperate environment, your CO₂ will remain fresh and usable indefinitely, with no concern of spoilage.

There are a number of indications that show your CO2 cylinder is empty:

• When you press the carbonating button you will not see any gas going into your bottle of water
• Even after repeated presses you don't reach the 'buzzing' sound
• The carbonating button may stay down
• The carbonator splutters, showing you have run out of CO₂

Please note: SodaStream recommends that you keep a spare CO2 cylinder in the cupboard so that when one cylinder runs out, you simply swap the empty cylinder for the full one. That way, you'll keep enjoying fresh, fizzy drinks and can return the empty CO2 cylinder as you order your next gas refill.

Not at all. Normally after carbonating a bottle of water, there is a small amount of gas in the Sparkling Water Maker. The tilt of the bottle releases that gas as a safety measure. The amount of gas lost is not problematic, as this gas has already passed through the water as a part of the normal carbonation process.

If you hear gas escaping while you are carbonating your drink (i.e. while pressing the fizzing button) you may need to screw the CO2 cylindermore tightly to the Sparkling Water Maker. If the gas continues to escape continuously, this indicates that the sealing washer (the black rubber gasket inside the Sparkling Water Maker where the carbonator connects) is missing or damaged.

There is a spare washer located inside the Sparkling Water on some, but not all models. We recommend you replace the sealing washer in your Sparkling Water Maker  every 18 months to 2 years. Additional spare washers are available through Sparkling Water Maker Customer Support.

Make sure your carbonating bottle is filled just to the "Water Fill Line" indicator (the lower of the two pronounced ridges near the neck of the bottle.)

Other possible causes for overflow:

• Trying to fizz a liquid other than water
• Adding syrup to the bottle before attempting to fizz
• Not tilting the carbonating bottle when adding syrup flavoring

If you still have trouble with overflow after checking these tips, please contact Customer Support for advanced troubleshooting!

Usually this is a sign that there may be two sealer washers in the carbonating gasket head. The sealer washer is a small, black, O-shaped ring about ½" in diameter. To try and correct this problem, first remove the carbonator cover in back of the machine. Unscrew the CO2 cylinder from the fitting and lift the machine so you can see inside the gasket head. Using tweezers or a small screwdriver, attempt to remove the black rubber washer from the head. If there is a second one underneath it, you've just solved your problem! If not, please replace the washer in its original position and call Customer Support.

Flat water may indicate that you have not carbonated properly. After twisting the carbonating bottle into place, press the carbonating button ALL THE WAY DOWN in firm short bursts. You will hear a hissing sound at first. Continue to press the button in firm short bursts until you hear a LOUD BUZZ. The loud buzz indicates the first level of carbonation. Three loud buzzes will achieve average carbonation.

Another tip: Make sure you use very cold water for carbonation. Cold water (from the refrigerator) holds carbonation much better than cold water from the tap. We recommend keeping carbonating bottles full of water in your refrigerator so they are always ready to go when you want a fresh soda!

The SodaStream system is designed to allow users to choose how sweet and fizzy they want their drinks. If you have used the recommended amount of syrup in your drink, try adding a little more until you find the level of flavor you like best.

• Fill only to the level of the water fill line, indicated by the blue arrows near the neck of the carbonating bottle. Overfilling the carbonating bottle will result in a more diluted flavor
• Try a full cap of syrup -- or more -- if you like a stronger or sweeter flavor
• Shake well after adding syrup to ensure that the syrup mixes completely with the carbonated water