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.
844514
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
974549
My coworker bought one about the same time I did and her paint is about half gone on hers. Mine is in better shape it is just losing a little at the top and bottom of the mug. Overall, I love the mug! I don't mind at all if a little paint flakes off.
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The information that came with the mug said not to put it in the dishwasher, so I don't. I would think that repeated cleaning in the dishwasher might make the rubber (or whatever material it is) on the bottom of the mug come unglued. The lip and inside of the mug is ceramic and very easy to clean. After my last cup, I just rinse it out and wipe dry to get the water spots off.
1211231
I don't wash mine that often and when I do it is just wash and rinse it in the sink. If it smells like anything, it is coffee. My mug is so important to me that I have made the drive 10 miles back to work after it when I forgot it there.
249921
I also haven't had a problem. I've had mine nearly 6 months and it looks practically brand new inside and out. I did have a little discoloration after a few dishes I've prepared. To remedy that, I poured a little baking soda right onto a (not-too-wet) normal sponge, and it scrubbed right out. The baking soda acts as an exfoliant (as well as of course, an odor-removing deodorizer) and provides a nice, soft scrubbing action. rinse it all away. Hand dry.
596163
the one I have has not stained yet. I use mine with fruit/veggie juices too. that said I also wash mine really well and dunk it in a little bleach/water bath as I do all plastic ware.
1073323
Run water through outside of basket and use hand to remove pulp from inside of basket immediately after use (although it would make this process a little easier, I don't use filters because I like a "meatier" bite in my juice). Then rinse and wipe all parts (basket, shredder, lid, etc.) with a scrubbing sponge and air dry before reassembling. Every week or so I put everything in the dishwasher for a cycle. Every six months or so I soak everything overnight in a sink of hot water with dishwasher detergent to remove calcium buildup that accumulates from fruits and vegetables.
724085
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. :)
610043
I put the cap, basket, and center stem through the dishwasher but let them air dry. I also scrub the basket with a combo of baking soda and water. As for the main carafe, I soak it overnight with either Ivory and warm water or baking soda and warm water, then scrub down the next day. Sometimes I run an 8-cup baking soda solution through a brew cycle, with the soda loosely scooped into the basket. I wouldn't use a drip maker commercial cleaner in it. You'll never get it sparkling - perks just stain over time, but that doesn't hurt the coffee as long as you get the oils out. Honestly, as a veteran of perk coffee, the coffee tastes better once you've broken the pot in and it no longer looks so pristine. Soda may not completely clean it but certainly won't hurt it, and will remove residue. You may want to make a throw-away batch of coffee after a soda batch, though, to clear out the soda taste. The small things you can do to improve brewing: make sure there is no residue along the top edge of the basket, and wet the basket before putting coffee in it. Both these help prevent grounds getting into the brewed coffee. I don't remember if the description says, but never immerse the carafe, since the three-prong plug connects to the base. Also, be aware of the shape the three male prongs in the base - the solder is not as good as the older pots, and eventually one prong may try to disappear into the base. It can be rescued with needlenose pliers, but this eventuality can be at least delayed by not wrenching the plug from the base or shoving it on too hard. I've learned to just leave the cord connected to the base. You can buy another cord, but if the base prongs go bad in the unit, your perk is going to go wonky and eventually need replacing.
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I, too, put hot water with a dab of dawn inside and screw the lid on, shake shake shake and open the button to pour out the sudsy water. I then unscrew the top and use q-tips to clean the grooves and bits of the lid. I have owned 2 of these mugs for a few years now and LOVE them. I tried using a bottle brush in the lid but couldn't reach the gunk well enough, hence the q-tips.
936788
I have bought 3 of them, as well as 2 large pouring thermos's, and have had no problems, there great , I now give them as gifts. To Clean use a cup of hydrogen peroxide with a table spoon of baking soda and let stand for a few hours, rinse and it will look like new.
1745755
The one I have that I purchased about a year ago does have the new easier to clean design. It is also a good idea to quickly rinse it out when finished and then properly wash it at home. When I get to work I take it into the bathroom and just run some water over the lid and rinse out the mug.
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Did you put your roaster in the dishwasher? If so that will turn the color of the roaster. Don't ever put it in the dishwasher. Stephanie you may want to try using that stuff people use to clean silver and then wash it with dish detergent. Thats the easy way. You can always use elbow grease, get the green scrubbing pad (not the one with the sponge on the otherside) and dishwashing liquid. Anyway I hope this works out for you. It may take a little while to get cleaned. Good Luck!!!!!
157306
I have two of these vacuum mugs (different sizes), one with each of the two coatings. Only had them a month, but I see no difference so far in terms of cleaning. I use them for water, tea, and protein drinks, and have had no issues with staining or cleaning. I do take apart the cover assembly weekly to make sure no crud buildup occurs there.
899061
Nancy,I have been very happy with these mugs, at this point I have not used anything to clean them, they could use some TLC, I think that you can actually use Ketchup to clean them with, or lemon juice and baking soda or salt. They do have some tarnish not really green (not bad at all considering I have not specially cleaned them since buying) but I think it will come off with ketchup. They are great mugs I think they are a little bigger mugs which is nice.
1816401
I have only hand washed it, slide the washcloth or sponge between the bottom of the cup and the coaster and then rinse does it. I've also have had no problem with coffee or tea stains, which had been mentioned in other reviews. Excellent product, really ingenious design. We love ours.
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Never had a problem and I have had my mug for years. I agree that you should contact the company