Can liquids seep and get trapped underneath the silicone sleeve and cause mildew/mold around the openings? Thank you!
190593
The lid does get mildew around it, after some time of use. Its very easy to clean. Every week or so, I thoroughly clean each part of bottle and lid, and have never had mildew resist cleaning, or not come off. I love these bottles. I've used many different kinds of glass drinking bottles over the years, and these are actually the easiest to clean.
190594
I haven't had that happen. The sleeve is removable so it can be removed and washed separately. Also, the bottle with sleeve can go in the dishwasher. I LOVE this bottle.
190595
No. I have had my Lifefactory bottle for a year and have never had a problem. I do hand wash the bottle and the lid.
190596
I have not had any issues with that. I use it daily at work and hand wash and dry.
190597
When you wash/rinse you can get in the corners, the sleeve has some give to it. I only put water in my bottles so I've not had to worry about other liquids getting trapped underneath the sleeve. I've never taken the cover off, it could get worn out but as I stated earlier it is loose enough to clean between the bottle and the sleeve, if need be
614544
I have used the device continuously for over 6 months and did not have any mold problem. I changed the water every 2 months and cleaned the bucket and the device that sits in the water with soap and water before refilling the bucket. Also, I covered the bucket with black plastic garbage bag so no sunlight could get into the bucket filled with water.
769374
This is my 2nd set over the past 3 years. Both were exposed to moisture, I've never had a problem with mold or mildew.
562010
Yes and no. Some water will seep in through the seems at the top. The stitching essentially pokes holes in the inner waterproof coating and water can seep in through these holes. I sealed the seams on my own with some silicone caulk.
1953399
Mine is indoors. However it has developed a few small areas of mold inside, which can be removed with a dilute vinegar solution (5 tbsp to pint of water). I would think that this might be more of a problem in a high humidity environment. You might use a bucket(s) of dehumidifying crystals to reduce the humidity.
987216
I've never had any mold problems. I usually leave them, cuffs folded, on the edge of my sink for a short while to dry, then toss them under the sink, but when I'm in a hurry, they go right under the sink. No problems, and I've been using this brand for several years now.
1298668
Hi Alli, thank you for your inquiry. Our covers are not waterproof, but rather are highly water resistant. We do not manufacture, nor do we recommend completely waterproof covers as they do not allow for proper airflow throughout the cover which in turn can cause mold and mildew to form. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please let us know.
576007
i wouldn't microwave the bottle with sleeve on it, because it can loosen the silicone and ruin the product.
973710
I have never seen mold. As previous people have said there really isn't an inside that water can get in to. The ducky also pops off (its how to change the batteries) so you can clean it if you had to. Also, you need to dry it off after using (otherwise it won't turn off and the batteries will die eventually), so mold shouldn't grow anywhere.
1341561
It can be slipped off, but to be honest, I haven't had to do that yet. It is silicone and fits the bottle snugly. Not even a little condensation gets under the sleeve on my bottle. And the straw and mouth piece are easy to remove for cleaning as well.
906010
I soak mine in very hot soapy water with a pinch of vinegar to kill any odor that was absorbed into the silicone. I have never experienced trouble w this process. My kids also will run them under hot water to help loosen the frozen yogurt before they eat it and that works well. No chemical taste is transferred to the frozen food in the silicone mold. These are wonderful, I will be ordering more!! Definitely worth every cent invested.
1542967
Maybe add a little alcohol (vodka) to the water and create a hostile environment for the mold, seal tight in ziploc baggie. No really good idea though, the long term storage combined with the sugar in the syrups compounds the problem.
842398
I am no expert, but it seems that mold/mildew show up wherever there is moisture (from dew and rainfall and humidity). So maybe you need to keep the cover dry by getting a tarp to cover the cover. Of course the tarp will probably start to look gross after a few months, so you will need to get a tarp to cover the tarp. And so on. An easier recommendation would be to learn to live with your filthy cover. It is supposed to be dirty because it is keeping the filth off your furniture. So what if it gets dirty - - don't you take it off when you use your furniture anyway. And when you do, your cushions underneath will be nice and clean. Hey wait. . . . did this question come from my wife? Sounds like something she would say.
118814
Yes if not immersed for some time. The water will creep under the edge if the screen protector when in deep water. The silicone jacket gets water under it and should always be removed and dried after getting wet
1676033
Silicone all the way around the glass,top,bottom, and sides before you mount it. Otherwise it usually will let moisture in I have a 20 that leaks because I didnt do this first hope it helps.
1423007
I haven't had a problem with air seeping as long as the product has contact on all sides. Sorry to be so slow in responding. Just found the question.
1629794
I would use some type of silicone sealant to prevent drips and spills. It's tight, but not a waterproof seal