What's the straw made out of, how do you clean it, and do you have to keep replacing it?
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The straw is made out of BPA free plastic, you simply take the top and straw apart, and rinse it out, or you can soak it in soapy water to make sure it's clean. I just use some hot water quickly to rinse the flip top and the straw. No, you do not have to keep replacing it.
774204
The internal straw is a soft plastic that fits into a rubber fitting, you pull the straw out like any other sipping cup straw and wash it in the dishwasher if you want,the flip up straw is a harder plastic and it is easily washed with soapy water and rinsed. It cleans as easy as a coffee thermos.I hope this helps you
774205
The internal straw is a soft plastic that fits into a rubber fitting, you pull the straw out like any other sipping cup straw and wash it in the dishwasher if you want, the flip up straw is a harder plastic and it is easily washed with soapy water and rinsed. It cleans as easy as a coffee thermos. I hope this helps you
1093618
I ended up returning mine because it didn't keep water cold enough. Not sure where to get straws. Sorry
2240695
We just use ours for water, dissassemble (take apart straw, mouth piece, and lid) and wash each night in dishwasher (or if on vacation fill bottle with soapy water and shake with both straw and sippy part inside) - have had one of ours almost 3 years and so far no trouble.
1255394
I wash these glass straws in the dishwasher all the time, but the best way to get them clean on the inside is use the pipe-cleaner-like instrument the company sells.
1716646
The straw is attached with the filter.you cannot drink without the filter...it is a great bottle..
1398920
Straws are made of sturdy plastic. I don't put them in the dishwasher. I just hold them up to the faucet and run water through to clean them. I have no doubt that they would be just fine in the dishwasher.
1974150
Similar to the straws from a fast food resturant,maybe a little stronger, you can reuse after a good wash, if they make it through. Some do,some don't.
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Yea! The replacement is not for the straws, it's just the filters. You can buy them through amazon right here:Camelbak Groove Accessory Filters (2 Hydration Pack)
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I don't have a brush, but I basically just run them under hot water with a drop of dish detergent on the inside and they clean out fine. I fill about half of the straw with hot water, cover both ends, and shake a bit, then rinse. I think the trick is to keep them wet until you can wash them, so if you're in a rush, just stick them in water until you have time to do the cleaning. I've used them for milkshakes & other thick things & as long as they don't dry out they clean easily. Enjoy :)
1839818
It's just straw. Very nice straw, but it could easily blow away or wash away. It worked really well on the bare space in front of my home, and eventually made a mulch that sticks very well.
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The straw completely releases from the cup, and I just run it through the dishwasher. If we have used it for something that stains, I also have a straw brush. Munchkin Cleaning Brush Set, 1 Set
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I detached the head and started trying to pry off the clear plastic part on top, but I think it will crack so I stopped trying that. I ended up using a compressed air can. The straw fits pretty well into the slot and that blew larger chunks out the back. Then taking into a bucket of water and shaking it around took out some more, but it's really not a great design for cleaning.
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It cleans like stainless steel. But, I'm not sure. I love mine and it still looks like new even though it is used multiple times a day. The straws do come up when you lift the lid as long as the container is filled correctly.
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I've never taken it apart. The straw pulls out very easily. Then I just throw it in the dish washer or use a bottle brush. The straw is wide enough I've never had a problem with it being cleaned out. If you have stuff stuck in the straw then I would suggest a pipe cleaner or they do sell straw cleaners...not sure what they are called. I see them with sippy cups for kids all the time. I just looked to see if I could pull the straw out of the grey part of the lid and I'm not sure it's supposed to come out. I could wiggle it, but when I pulled it didn't budge at all.
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The one I have doesn't come with a straw inside...it has a plastic/rubber stopper to ensure it doesn't leak everywhere, but no internal straw.
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It's a thick, somewhat flexible plastic straw. It's actually a few separate plastic parts that make up the straw and the seal. All can be removed for thorough cleaning. We haven't had the need for replacements in about 3-4 months of use.
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I reuse my straws. Hard plastic straws with rubbery connectors I soke in sink with dish soap and hot water to clean after uses.