Do you replace the cup after each cycle with a new cup of keep the cup &amp; reuse? If you reuse how long is it safe or good to reuse?
201610
It can be reused indefinitely. See my review-I've had mine for nine years. I clean it with soap, hot water, and rubbing alcohol on a regular basis. If it starts to discolor you can soak it in rubbing alcohol for awhile.
798210
I ran it through the dishwasher once and it is fine. Hubby took it to work and haven't seen cup since then.
2179835
If Klean Kanteen recommends hand washing, that's good enough for me. Easily washed and dried by hand and if that will keep my cup great for the near future it's not that much of an inconvenience. I read their recommendation prior to purchasing mine and thought it not to be unreasonable. Mine has not seen the inside of my dishwasher and I don't intend to ever try it. Love the cup!!!
442666
The pods can be used more than once. However, the second cup after reusing the pod will be weaker. It's just like reusing coffee grounds in a filter setup-the brew will be weaker. I will use a pod a second time occasionally especially with bold, dark coffees.
12715
I just received mine and you cannot use the re-usable cups that I have. They changed the inside of the k-cup holder. Extremely irritating because it can no longer accept reusable k-cups! Really Keurig at a time when you are being criticized for excess nonrecyclable waste created by k-cups filling up landfills- you actually decided to make this environmentally unfriendly change?????
1502994
What Haddy said. I'm on my 2nd 4 cup maker using the reuseable basket I bought with the 1st. Once a week I'll throw it in the dishwasher.
2007715
The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter.
1561094
Probably depends how many times you reuse it and how you care for it between starts. I would think replacing the actual seed cups a good idea for cleanliness alone but the heat mat will keep working for many uses.
298482
We use two different filters. One is a large paper filter that we put the coffee in and only use that one once. The other filter fits in the bottom of the brewing container. We probably have used that one 12 times and have not replacced it. Be sure and rinse it out after each use. Just follow the instructions for its care.
172619
I've had my kid's cup for about 3-4 years and have had to throw 2 away because the seal wore out. The inside of the lid and the rubber seal around the top of the cup can get gross, so they need to be washed well after each use. I use a baby bottle brush to clean the cup and the tiny brush that comes with it (the one used for nipples on a baby bottle) to clean the lid. For Coffee mugs you could try vinegar to clean the lid. I love these cups.
670446
I just pour water in using a cup. I take it apart once a week to clean it. But no you don't have to take it apart. I love it! It's very easy to clean.
1029971
Yes I have and it's not a good idea unless you want coffee grounds in your coffee and plastic from the lid. I've tried to cover the hole and sometimes that works. I've also reused the lid a few times in the same morning but again the same result as above. To me it's just easier to use a new lid.
638189
I don't think it is practical to reuse them. We just picked them up one at a time and put them in the trash. They weren't too heavy. We ordered one each of about five different brands and did our own test to see which one worked best. This one was not the top performer, in our opinion.
878194
we had the same problem, and actually found it was an issue with the cups we were using. we took apart one cup where the brewer didn't give us a full cup of coffee, and compared it to one that did. the short-cupped one was missing a filter paper thingy in it, so we don't buy those cups anymore. the only other thing we do that others might not is run it without a cup at 4-5 times a week - my 11yo son uses it to get hot water for oatmeal in the morning :)
717342
We have the same problem. we have also tried the eco reuseable cups and have had no luck. we use them as emergency only because the coffee doesn't taste as good or as strong.
633961
They recommend replacing it every 6 mos. I don't. I originally had a counter top version, but they recommend 6 mos. I probably replace mine every 8-12 months. Like you, I mine for drinking and making coffee. Aquasana was highest rated when I looked around, before buying.
512659
None. You can use it for about a month. You move the filter ring around so when you know when to change it. But actually I never kept up with it and used it until I felt the filter needed changing again. I have changed coffee pots since I bought these filters but to answer you question the filters fit right in and work like a charm. You can see when the filter needs changing. I think a month and 1/2 and then a change. If I was still using the same coffee maker I would have kept buying these filters. too easy not to. Enjoy your coffee