can we remove the straw and close the bottle??
1605946
The infuser part is the reason mine wouldn't close. Only gives about an inch clearance on the bottom.
1605947
The straw can be taken out but then there is still a hole in the lid so it cannot be closed completely.
1605948
You can remove the straw but the hole can not be closed. It's not a travel mug infuser.
1686528
The opening under the sliding closer is sort of a half moon shape, so yes you could use a straw, a standard size one would fit. A larger one, like the ones that come with Tervis-type cups, would be too big.
1221416
No, you do not have to use the straw, but you could not tip this over and have it pour into your mouth, as you have to "bite" onto the spout and suck the water. It is essentially leak proof though.
1536149
No straw can go through the opening. The lid could be manipulated to make the hole a bit bigger, but you would have to do that.
1536147
No I'm sorry you can not get a straw through the opening, it is more of a slit on top rather then a hole as an opening ~ Trish
287830
Yes you can remove the top, but it might be less messy squeezing it through the cap.
230206
No! The lid comes completely apart for cleaning and use a bottle brush for the bottle.
317220
There is a separate straw lid that you can purchase so you don't have to unscrew that top and drink from the mouth of the bottle.
1366691
No, the straw is attached. I think thy make one that's like a sports bottle lid.
186911
I don't believe you can pull the bottle straight out since the prongs are pretty tight to keep the bottle from being knocked out of the holder. But you can fold down the prongs and use the holder without the prongs holding the bottle, if you don't have any reason to believe the bottle would get knocked over. I like this option myself.
343961
Yes, you can. I've been frustrated with this straw because I have such a hard time getting a good flow going (lol), and just now tried it without the straw after reading these answers. Never thought to try it before.
1268218
you don't. the part where you drink out of is not big enough for a straw. unless you use a fast food drink type straw, which would be like way to small.
2006019
No. the lid is connected to a base that the bottom of the straws rest upon. I cannot disconnect my lid. You can put your straws in the glass container, but you cannot use the lid so your straws would be exposed to the dust. My husband used to be able to circumvent everything, to make what I wanted but his health has deteriorated...I am conditioned to think that anything is possible with a creative person, but I would not be able to reconfigure this product.
1221415
You can't drink out of this particular water bottle without making contact with the built-in straw. You have to bite down on it to get the water to flow through. Hope that helps!
632592
You could try but that it would be a hassle as the bottle mouth is small and you would need to unscrew the bottle cap.
1700877
No not really. It'll leak a little if knocked over when straw is in place. I take it on the go without the straw in place. You can either take the straw separate or leave it behind & just drink straight from the top with the lid off. If you buy this product you won't be disappointed, it's the most used thing in my kitchen. I LOVE IT!
623520
Yes you could put a straw in the lid. It would be a tight squeeze but, yes you could.