Can the black rubber-like, top & bottom be removed safely in order to clean the thermos inside?
1706896
No the top and bottom cannot be removed and the inner rim can get mold under it if not cleaned properly.
1706897
The top can but I haven't tried the bottom. Frankly, I wish I had selected another cup--this thing leks from the to[ even with the slightest angle.
1266518
Hi: No...neither of those things can be removed, but there's absolutely no problem in cleaning the inside of the tumbler. The top comes off - and can be cleansed separately - but with the top off, you have full access to the inside. If this doesn't answer your question, please let me know and I'll try again.
1706898
Yes. I am on my 2nd thermos in 12 years (lol). I actually throw it in the dishwasher and get great results. My coffee stays warm for hours-
1706899
Eventually, the black rubber begins to disintegrate a little and form a dark edge. At that point, you'd want to discard the unit I think.. After several years I decided to toss mine because of the disintegration.
473455
Yes the rubber padding at the top of the blender can easily be removed to clean.
790550
Just use a brush, etc., and cleaning it is no problem. Just don't spill coffee, juice, sugar laden soft drink, etc on it.
215133
No, the lid screws off. On my thermos this spot is grey and it is just decorative.
2127316
You could drink straight from the stopper, which has an opening. Or you could remove the stopper and drink straight from the thermos. However, I wouldn't recommend either with this model. It is more like a thermos, not a thermal mug. If the liquid you have in the thermos is hot, you could burn yourself.
1819032
The rubber seal can be removed. I use the tip of a paring knife and carefully lift the seal and then pull it out by hand. Wash the rubber seal, wash the lid, when dry replace the seal. It works.
1832092
I am pretty sure you can get them from the thermos website. I clean mine out with a long fat pipe cleaner bent in half and slightly twisted together. It is big enough and strong enough to shove down it and clean it out.
2271072
Oh yes indeed...I felt the same way my last thermos was terrible...held odors couldn't get to every nook ...you will not have to worry about this one...... cleanup is a breeze!!! The entire top comes apart...Absolutely love it. Hope this helps.
345664
Just lift it off of the back. No problem. The part that is hard to keep cleaned is the heater part. Minerals collect and form a crust on it.
868976
You just have to unscrew the top each time. Not convenient, but the thermos is worth it!
1341560
Yes. I've never done it, but if you unscrew the top it should removable from the bottom.
1496958
It's not bad. The inside of the lid is plastic with a rubber gasket that comes out easily. I've never had problems getting it clean.
1368288
While I Haven't tried it, it looks like it can be unscrewed from the bottom. The tube would then be removable for cleaning.
118796
It is never a good idea to complete immerse any thermos fully in water -because the bottom part might get water logged. All other answers here some correct, just don't let the very bottom sit in water. I think the inside and outside is easy to clean, the inside lid/seal will require more care as it is where bacteria will tend to form most. So far, I just use it for hot tea and just rinse the inside out with water and unscrew the inside lid and clean it well -haven't even used soap yet but should as soon as I get a bottle brush.
1886030
No. The only way to clean the inside is to remove the screen on top and use something narrow to get down to the bottom.
1902378
As far as I know there is nothing you can do to fix that other than to replace the part. You might find the occasional well-stocked hardware store that would have the part you are after but the better bet would be to contact Thermos directly at: 1-800-831-9242 or visit www.thermos.com. I have been handwashing mine - not sure if that absolutely needs to happen but so far there have been no issues doing it that way. Good luck!
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Yes, just soap and water. Let hot water run freely through the lid and it will be clean.