How do you clean. I washed out with each change of bottle. Using in apple juice and inside the tube molded. Can it be taken apart and cleaned?
772234
I just use it for water, but I clean it out by running a jug of water with a little dish soap through it and then I run through just water a few times
772235
I flipped it upside down and run warm water through it. I also use hard bristle pipe cleaner (I'm a pipe smoker so I have it readily) to clean the dispensing part.
772236
I did not find a way to take it apart for cleaning... The best method I found was put to it in a jug of water with a bit of bleach and let it "dispense" the bleach solution. After repeating a few times, the odor went away but I'm not sure the mold did.
811744
I always rinse the outside with hot tap water before I pull them out. Never had a problem. But maybe what is inside matters too. Mine was mainly frozen juice.
554870
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.
2228875
I haven't had to clean mine yet (using it for olive oil), but the top comes off and you could clean it with a bottle brush the same as any other necked bottle.
107434
You can disengage the tube from the cartridge and run a along tube cleaning brush through it. It shouldnt get too dirty since the water has been filtered before it enters the tube. I have had mine for 2 years and the tube is still clear and clean
886561
did not use the bottles as yet, but i have bought before and i have never had this problem, may be you can try pouring in some hot water and left for a minuit or two then wash the bottles.
227722
I would shake it up well before you use it. And just make sure you're rubbing it in all the way and not leaving it too heavy anywhere. If you think it's a bad bottle though, just ask for a replacement.
1807570
So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.
199393
Your not going to clean this properly, just clean it as best you can with hot water and alcohol, use it for a length of time & replace.
1889999
I did disassemble mine to wash it. Have you tried soaking it in some hot bleach water? (Just a cap full should do the trick)
1467713
They said that you can put it in a dishwasher, but I haven't done that yet because I don't want to ruin mine. The thing is awesome. I just run tap water through it. Try soap and water and a sponge..? Water and vinegar..?
250211
I use my Vitamix almost everyday and find it very easy to clean. There are no parts to come apart. Usually you can just rinse it out but if it is really messy just pour soapy water in put lid on and blend a little while.
60952
It all comes apart and you can wash it with soap and water. I wouldn't boil it. You can fill it with hot, sudsy water and pump it until the tube/pump is cleared, then rinse thoroughly. I'm just noticing that some people had problems using this with liquid makeup. That's what I bought mine for and it works perfectly.
156992
I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't... » Read More I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). « Show Less
2175972
I use for broths so can not just rinse it out due to the oils. I turn inside out, launder with my clothes and air dry. Comes out clean and it still like new.
1385348
I don't wash mine (because I forget or am lazy). Seems already so far! Probably not a bad idea to, but I feel like it's kind of the same as fruit. Does running plain water really wash away harmful bacteria or do you have to use soap?
1529390
Rinse it with hot water then fill both the lid and the bottle itself with hot soapy water. Let sit for 1/2 hour and rinse everything out. Takes a little longer than washing a bowl, but same idea.