Does the silicone lid stain and hold old flavors? Have you had to replace the lid?
1644048
Does the silicone lid stain? YES. Hold old flavors? YES -- and the flavor of the silicone.
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.
433825
sure it would help, i do the same, but after time the silicone lid gets a little "slimy" and if i were gone to drink this in an emergency after storing for a long period of time i would treat it first....it takes over a month to get the slimy feeling!
799247
My lid just developed a hole in it, too. I'm just curious if your lid is sporting a perfect circle right in the center? (That's what mine looks like.)
554873
I have used this mug for over 5 years without an issue. It does need the cap cleaned regularly. Remove the gasket and clean it. Separate the top and bottom of the cap by prying them apart using a coin or tool in the slot on one side. Stuff builds up on the inside and can cause an unpleasant odor and perhaps an unpleasant taste.
1164880
Mine rusted. I was given it 9 months ago and it is used every day. We keep water in it because it is used frequently. Also, although the lid is stainless steel, the fasteners are creating rust colored streaks. Not impressive. Deciding if I should contact the company. I threw out the receipt because I thought it was a quality product. Oops.
1745753
The one I had did not. It was impossible to clean, trapped horrid goo inside that would come out in the first sip....YUK. Threw this item away.
1493808
I have had mine for a few months. So far it has held up nicely. I can see only one spot where it looks like the lid and the base rubbed up against each other. But the rest is looking very good.
381455
I love this can. I had original for 6 years and just got the 2nd for recycling. I would say that maybe the staninless would be better than the plastic. My dog tried to chew open the plastic lid and it has left not-so-nice marks... would maybe be less apparent on the stainless.
762515
The lid and the mounting surface for the lid are not silicone. The rest of it is food grade silicone though.
1309063
My problem was similar to yours - burnt pasta sauce. I soaked the inside of the pot with hot water and the new Dawn Ultra. The next morning the bottom scrubbed clean but left a dark stain. The stain was completely removed using the Dormond product. Cheers.
2136451
I never use the lid. I just know to go check it after 5 minutes. It works fine that way.
496654
Holy smokes,I did at all pay attention to any of that. I just checked. The lid just goes on there. It doesn't screw on or anything, but sort of just sits on there snuggley. So not airtight. I've had it filled up, and have not noticed any deterioration in the taste of the coffee over time. I also cover the whole thing with a dark cloth.
1511776
Have not experienced that. I use mine for coffee and water and have had no problems with staining or other issues.
1682477
Yes, it has the silicone straw that get squished when you close the lid. The whole silicone piece can be removed and washed.
571998
If the lid has been on tight, I think the shelf life is extremely long. Many, many months, a small number of years would be my guess. If you're worried, just get a new bottle, it is relatively cheap and if you're making a gravy out of hard-to-get tasty fat and hard-to-get tasty broth
1731270
Mine leaks as well - check the lid and see if the silicon ring is missing or damaged. I believe that's the cause for my leak. Still checking to see if I can replace that part...