How do you clean inside of the bottle? I'm wonderinf if the OXO brush can go through this narrow bottleneck.
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I use the OXO Good Grips Bottle Cleaning Set. It comes with a straw brush and a detail brush that is great for the outside of the neck.
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A bristle brush and hot water does the trick for me. I use mild detergent and haven't seen anything go wrong yet. Although my mom said it's better to use lemon juice to clean the grease instead, but then again she is a little more old school than me.
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I've never washed the bottle part in the dishwasher since it said not to on the insert (the lid seems to be machine washable), but here's a trick for cleaning the inside: Drop an Efferdent tablet in and wait about 20-30 minutes. Then just rinse it out well. The Efferdent is anti-bacterial and the foaming action cleans the inside thoroughly. It's cheap, too!
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Just use a brush, etc., and cleaning it is no problem. Just don't spill coffee, juice, sugar laden soft drink, etc on it.
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I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
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If you've already given it a good scrub with a bottle brush and warm soap water, try mixing a quarter cup of vinegar and 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda in warm water and let it soak overnight. Often the problem is in the cap. Make sure you pop your cap apart and really scrub it well, including around the tiny o-ring on the removable part of the cap. You can also soak any cap overnight in the same mixture of vinegar and baking soda you use for soaking the bottle.
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No, I have only used the brush to clean my glass drinking bottles. This brush is not very sturdy, I have found the "Quickie" brush to be better at cleaning all of the residue.
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When my oil ran out I washed the bottle and green 'neck' part w/ dish soap and water, sponge or bottle brush easily fit in opening. Then I put soap and water in it, pumped it up and sprayed that through. Put in clean hot water and misted that out through a few more times and was done. Only took a few minutes start to finish. There were directions in the package and this was their method for getting it clean.
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From what I can tell, it only opens in a circle on the top for refilling. A cleaning brush (like the ones for baby bottles) would probably do the trick.
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We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top... » Read More We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. « Show Less
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I don't have that problem but not thrilled with results of cleaning. Is dirty container in securely? Happy Thanksgiving!!
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I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't... » Read More I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). « Show Less
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It's pretty easy, I use some soap and water and shake up the bottle and then a sponge for the mouth and cap. I also have one of those water bottle wand cleaner things (like a brush on a stick) so I can clean it better if I have anything besides water in it. I mainly use this bottle for water only, so it hasn't been a problem getting it clean.
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The most I've ever done for mine is to make sure I rinse it thoroughly with hot water after each use, making sure that all of the cleanser that I used is rinsed out completely. After that, I squeeze it and hang it to dry. I also agree with the first poster that a mild soap or vinegar should work as well. Also, something to consider is that the bristles are supposed to be naturally antimicrobial according to the company. As a side note, I've also been wondering how often the brush should be replaced if anyone has any thoughts on that.
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Yes, but I used the OXO Good Grips Bottle Brush on it so it is easy for me to clean. I don't know how easy it would be without it. Good luck.
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I bought this for my husband who drinks black coffee. I used a baby bottle brush set(has large and small brushes) to clean it.
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I don't know why they make the mouth so small. I am having hardtime cleaning the inside bottle :(