I need to clean the super sized straws. Are these suitable for that?
1604687
No, sorry. These aren't as thin or small as they appear. I bought them because I wanted to clean the inside of some essential oil bottles and the smallest brush wouldn't fit.
1604688
The head/core of this particular set is far too large for that chore. The smallest is about 1/2" diameter.
921177
It might work on just the top inch but not the entire straw as its pretty thin. I can use the dr. brown straw cleaner on the top but not the rest.
1106334
They're quite thin. Unless you have the likes of a vitamix, blendtec, or even the Ninja Ultima (mine) most blenders are going to produce too thick of a shake for these straws to work well. My advice? Don't waste your money. Go with a regular plastic wide straw or none at all. These are notorious for cracking up against your teeth when using. Go with another option.
1314156
Yes! I'm happy to say that they work great in the 24 oz Tervis tumblers. That is all I use mine for. And the straws are holding up wonderfully and go through the dishwasher with no problems. (I've had mine for about 3 months now)
1999189
Ive used the paper striped or polkadot ones..the are standard size straws..
1911559
I measured and they are not quite 1/4 inch in diameter. They look a little smaller than standard plastic straws, but not much. They may be actually the same size as the plastic, I just didn't have any to compare to as I threw all plastic away.
1206315
I don't think disposal straws will keep a tight seal. The reusables are in the lid fairly snug. I just your average pipe cleaner and dish soap and they get clean even after thick smoothies.
1993097
Yes, they will work for thick milkshakes. We use 'em exclusively for thick milkshakes blended with topping mix-ins. I think the diameter is 9mm. The Karat website shows all their large diameter straws. They have 9mm and 10mm available. They're individually wrapped too.
1132058
I like that I can really clean these straws in two pieces. If you have a really short glass, the straight piece works. For extra tall glasses, I've put two end pieces on each end of the straw to make the straw long enough to reach the bottom of my glass. Hope that helps.
1272869
Agree with B. Berry. I have just bought standard straws and they have all fit without a problem. Love this product
1029631
These straw cleaners work great! Make sure to take the straw out so you can really get a good cleaning of the removable straw as well as the straw part in the top of the cup. Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Cleaning Brush, 4 Count
2048232
This brush would not fit any of my normal diameter straws. I use the following instead. They aren't very long but I just clean from both ends of the straw and the work fine: "Drink Straw Cleaning Brush - set of 4 Stainless Steel brushes for drinking straws, Tumblers, sippy Cups and more!" Here is the link but I don't know if it will work inside the answer doober: Drink Straw Cleaning Brush - set of 4 Stainless Steel brushes for drinking straws, Tumblers, sippy Cups and more!
1650700
Most straws will fit. Fat straws may have to be squished a bit because the hole is oblong, not circular.
869259
I use the dishwasher... Those straws are a pain in the butt to get clean any other way. I can't even be sure they are all that clean after the dishwasher but I'd think that'd be the best solution. Good luck!PS-I use one of those top rack dishwasher container thingys that you put smaller stuff in (ie. Straws, bottle nipples, small bottle parts) for the straws.
1197839
the straws are hard plastic & unless you have the tools required to cut this material, I would say no
1993096
Yes . I use them for all drinks , Kool-aide , soda, smoothies and even water ! I use straws because I cannot tilt my head back enough to drink from a cup. Don't worry about getting too much too fast. Just bite down on the straw to regulate the flow of liquid ! :-)
978240
They should work, as long as the lid has a hole in it, they are just stand plastic straws.