What's the best way to clean the mug (frequency &amp; cleaning products)? My basket and green plastic have become stained after a couple of months.
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I have the same issue. I will clean my with soap and hot water every couple of days. And about once a month, I will let it soak in hot soapy water and give it a good scrub to get the stains out. Most of it does come off but its hard to get it out of the tiny corners
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I am sorry to hear this Jacquelyn H. I have only hand washed my "Morning Mug." I didn't want to chance the heat from a Dishwashing unit to damage the mug. I would see about getting a "Refund" for the mug, Especially if it said it was dishwasher safe. I hope things work out for you on this matter.
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I clean mine semi-regularly FIRST by washing out with Dawn dishwashing soap & hot water, rinsing, THEN filling it with very hot water plus two denture cleaning tablets. I leave it fizzing for a couple of hours (or overnight), then rinse it well. This works well with all my thermal mugs, water bottles (glass, metal, ceramic, etc). I also soak the lids in the solution.
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Never had the problem but I did find something on the internet that might be of help: One way to get those pesky stains out is to first fill your pitcher with hot water. Then add two tablespoons of dry or liquid dishwasher detergent. (This is not to be confused with dish washing soap!) Let this mixture sit in the pitcher for about 15 minutes. Afterward, rinse the pitcher and the stains should lift right off the plastic. If your stain still lingers, repeat the process again.
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As for cleaning; After I finish grinding the coffee beans, I use the little broom/brush (that comes attached to the side of the grinder) to get all the grinds out. That's it! I could use a damp paper towel to wipe it out if I were to grind other things, but I just do coffee. :)
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I have two ways of removing label goo. The safest is to rub the goo generously with any kind of cooking oil, let it sit a while, then wipe off with a kleenex. If it doesn't all come off, repeat with more oil. Finally, wash off the oil with regular dishwashing liquid. That would be the method to use on any type of plastic, such as these mugs. The other method, which works very well on glass, ceramic, or metal, is to apply Citrusolve full strength and let it sit a while.
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I put mine through the dishwasher every so often and it comes out like new. I do use milk in both coffee and tea, hence little problem of staining.
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We had the same problem. First i just dishwash soap and a brush to get it off. Didnt work. Then i out some hand soap on the stains, rubbed it in with my fingers, let it sit for an hour and then washed it off. All stains were gone!
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I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including running white vinegar thru the machine, etc. etc.) I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including... » Read More I've had this machine for years and this problem is due to the basket/filter assembly getting clogged. As Mike Wilkens says, take the whole thing apart. What I do is while the water is heating up, I take that apart and put the metal filter, the plastic bit and the plastic nut (but not the rubber part or outer metal cup) and put them in a cup and swish it around under hot water from the tap, running. By the time the machine has water at the right temperature, put it back together and load your grounds. I've found this to be the most reliable way after trying many others for years (including running white vinegar thru the machine, etc. etc.) « Show Less
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I've had one for 35 years. I wash it in the dishwasher and perhaps once a month clean the basket with a small wire brush and run it through a cycle with white vinegar which dissolves the oils.
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I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much... » Read More I wipe off the exterior of the coffee maker and the warmer plate with a damp dishcloth as needed. I put the glass carafe, its lid, and the coffee basket in the top rack of my dishwasher about once a week. Daily I just rinse the carafe and basket out with water or with soapy water (dish detergent such as Dawn or Joy, etc.) and rinse. A couple of times a year I try (?!) to remember to run some vinegar water, followed by several cycles of plain water, through the coffee maker. I think I've used the deliming tool a time or two, but didn't get much residue out. I don't think it requires much special treatment unless you have water issues. I've had my coffee maker almost three years. « Show Less
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It's pretty easy to clean. I either throw it in the dishwasher or pour hot water in it with dish soap and shake it. Let it sit then rinse it out. I highly recommend it. It's a great coffee mug.
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Looking for new spill-proof mug but after reading all the comments on how to clean, the lid and it's parts sound very much like the OXO spill proof mug. LOVED my OXO mug for being 100% spill proof and kept my coffee hot for 6+ hours but the lid was a pain to clean. Unscrew the center, remove the two rubber rings and I would soak in very diluted clorox cleanup, then use toothbrush, pipe-cleaner and Dawn to get in to those difficult areas, then rinsed in hot water multiple times, then reassemble. Both seem like a hassle to keep clean for a spill-proof mug. May I should forget spill-proof and just try not to be clumsy with my coffee mug. Looking for new spill-proof mug but after reading all the comments on how to clean, the lid and it's parts sound very much like the OXO spill proof mug. LOVED my OXO mug for being 100% spill proof and kept my coffee hot for 6+ hours but the lid was a pain to clean. Unscrew the center, remove the two rubber rings and I would soak in very diluted clorox cleanup, then use toothbrush, pipe-cleaner and Dawn to get in to those difficult areas, then rinsed in hot water multiple times, then reassemble. Both seem like a hassle to keep clean for a spill-proof mug. May I should forget spill-proof and... » Read More Looking for new spill-proof mug but after reading all the comments on how to clean, the lid and it's parts sound very much like the OXO spill proof mug. LOVED my OXO mug for being 100% spill proof and kept my coffee hot for 6+ hours but the lid was a pain to clean. Unscrew the center, remove the two rubber rings and I would soak in very diluted clorox cleanup, then use toothbrush, pipe-cleaner and Dawn to get in to those difficult areas, then rinsed in hot water multiple times, then reassemble. Both seem like a hassle to keep clean for a spill-proof mug. May I should forget spill-proof and just try not to be clumsy with my coffee mug. « Show Less
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I put mine in the dishwasher for about six months. Just too much work, with all the other non-dishwasher-safe junk to wash. It was perfect but then gradually a screw got loose and the handle got slightly loose and then there was a microscopic leak in the bottom. So I got a new one, don't want to take any chances. It's a drag to have to clean it ( I have big hands and have to put on dishwashing gloves) but it's worth it, since it's such a cool coffee mug. I really do love it. The travel one, unfortunately, has a plastic lip. Not so good....
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I have the Keurig brand (which is also Contigo and looks nearly identical but way more expensive). The lid on the Keurig, however, does not open up like this one appears to (I suppose for cleaning). I love the Keurig brand though (I got it on sale, it's quite expensive otherwise comparatively). I've washed mine (stainless steel) for a couple years now in the dishwasher and it's fine. I think the colored ones you'd have issues with paint chipping. My SS Keurig mug is still just as shiny and pretty as ever.
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Hello no not sure how to clean it, wish I'd known how to get the plastic smell out of it Mines finally dissipated after months. Mine did come with very vibrant colors though.
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I always wash both in the Dishwasher. I've had Randolph mugs for 2 years, and they're well used daily. The color on some of them is scratched and some bubble a bit (perhaps caused by the dishwasher) and on some the color is just wearing off. The surface of the Uncolored ones are still perfect. Also, a couple of them are dented where we've dropped them on hard floors. But they all still work just fine. I just remove the lid and open it, then toss both parts in the top rack of the dishwasher. Have also put the base in the bottom rack too when there's no room up above.