How easy is it to clean this bottle? I had one before but stopped using it because I couldn't get the inside cleaned...
1199397
As long as you only drink water out of it you can use the hot water, soap and shake method. As far as getting grime out of the inside, no clue. Hot water, soap and shake method is pretty solid. My last one I used for 5 years before I lost it and it stayed relatively clean (once again, only drank filtered water out of it).
1199398
The easiest way to clean it is once you're done using it (like exactly afterwards), you need to put Dawn dishwashing soap (or whatever dish soap you use) and water in it and shake it for at least 4-5 minutes. This will keep it clean but just remember to fill it with soap and water after use. It also wouldn't hurt to let the bottle soak in the soap and water either.
1199399
You might try a Munchkin baby bottle brush. If you want to make sure brush long enough to reach bottom of bottle, take your Nalgene bottle to Target or where ever you can find the brush and check that it's long enough to reach bottom of bottle. Or you could just see if you can get length of bottle brush off Amazon description. I use a Munchkin brand brush that has a suction cup at the bottom to keep it upright at sink side. It works great to keep the Nalgene bottle clean. If you can't clean it for now, you can put a paper towel into the bottle with some soapy water to swish it around to wipe down insides until you can get a brush. (That's how I clean 5 gallon water bottles.) You might try a Munchkin baby bottle brush. If you want to make sure brush long enough to reach bottom of bottle, take your Nalgene bottle to Target or where ever you can find the brush and check that it's long enough to reach bottom of bottle. Or you could just see if you can get length of bottle brush off Amazon description. I use a Munchkin brand brush that has a suction cup at the bottom to keep it upright at sink side. It works great to keep the Nalgene bottle clean. If you can't clean it for now, you can put a paper towel into the bottle with some soapy water to swish it around to... » Read More You might try a Munchkin baby bottle brush. If you want to make sure brush long enough to reach bottom of bottle, take your Nalgene bottle to Target or where ever you can find the brush and check that it's long enough to reach bottom of bottle. Or you could just see if you can get length of bottle brush off Amazon description. I use a Munchkin brand brush that has a suction cup at the bottom to keep it upright at sink side. It works great to keep the Nalgene bottle clean. If you can't clean it for now, you can put a paper towel into the bottle with some soapy water to swish it around to wipe down insides until you can get a brush. (That's how I clean 5 gallon water bottles.) « Show Less
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I feel that it is fairly easy - I use my bottle for water only. What I normally do is put a little dish soap in it and rinse it with hot faucet water. I currently do not have the brush you can purchase to clean it. That might be a better solution to what I am doing currently, but I have had my bottle for about 4 months now and there is no mildew growing and I can get the bottle clean with my method.
1199401
It is an issue, however if you get a bottle washing brush it makes it very easy to clean. Definitely a must when you have multiple bottles.
1199402
It's pretty easy, I use some soap and water and shake up the bottle and then a sponge for the mouth and cap. I also have one of those water bottle wand cleaner things (like a brush on a stick) so I can clean it better if I have anything besides water in it. I mainly use this bottle for water only, so it hasn't been a problem getting it clean.
1199403
I've found it very easy to clean. I use a bottle brush, works like a charm.
1199404
I just toss mine in the dishwasher every week, seems to work well. They make a bottle cleaner brush that I guess would work as well if you feel skeptical about your dishwasher.
1056224
It is quite easy to clean the cooker. I wipe around the inner edge of the main part of cooker itself and wash out the little water overflow catcher on the side. The top inner lip wipes clean and the inner part of the lid which sits over the stainless steel basket is easily removed for cleaning. The inner lid that is removable can also be used as a lid for the stainless steel basket, which I only discovered after owning this for two years. I have owned this cooker since 2010 and love it. I've had no problems.
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DEar G. Egan, as you asked, I tried several wine bottles throughout the weeks. Unfortunately the big brush does NOT fit into a wine bottle. Therefore you need to find other methods to clean.Kind regards, Mirjam
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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.
126491
I use a bottle brush to clean mine but it is big enough to put hand in. It's easily accesable to me.
303033
Yeah, the same thing happened to me. I just kept using the bottle, and I didn't notice any ill effects on my health. If you want you could try to clean it with a tooth brush and some soap. You will have to cut off the plastic ring on the water spout if you want to get in there though.
1151290
It is easy to clean. I use a bottle brush or just throw it in the dish washer. It is a fast flow.
514459
I love it too! I use distilled water so don't have a lot of clean-up. Just use a bit of vinegar occasionally to wipe out the inside and to clean the little metal piece in the bottom. See directions that came with it.
724048
Cleaning is easy. Mouth piece is wide so you can easily clean the spout. Baby bottle sponge brush works great!Will it get moldy? I don't know. I haven't experienced it yet since I use it on a daily basis.
1761650
I wash it by hand with the rubber sleeve still on most of the time... bottle brush helps. I will take the sleeve off once a month to wash it even though I don't think it's completely necessary. When taking the sleeve off I pull off the bottom part first then pull the whole piece off over the opening. Getting the sleeve off is pretty difficult but doable. The rubber sleeve is really durable so sometimes I'll get a guy without manicured nails to handle it if needed....most of the times though I handle it fine.
1027672
yes and unable to clean it off . I've had the bottle a few years . I also noticed the that the clear bottom part is no longer clear . I don't believe that there were any instructions on cleaning the product . I have used a baby bottle brush , believe it left fine scratches and these areas grew some kind of mold also . I did buy another because I like the design , the one handed use . I think you just need to replace every so often .
48115
i've found it to be very easy to clean. just make sure you spray it with some oil before you use it so you won't get anything rly stuck on it at all. its easy to just wipe off with a damp rap or paper towel
1424999
It's not bad to clean. I just rinse it and wipe it quickly with a sponge. I only use it for protein so it kinda has a lingering smell of protein but it's better than over washing it. Don't do that because it battery powered and it might mess it up. The bottom that covers the batteries is pretty tight though so quick rinses shouldn't mess it up. I use mine everyday twice a day and it still works great after about 2-3 months.
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It is never a good idea to complete immerse any thermos fully in water -because the bottom part might get water logged. All other answers here some correct, just don't let the very bottom sit in water. I think the inside and outside is easy to clean, the inside lid/seal will require more care as it is where bacteria will tend to form most. So far, I just use it for hot tea and just rinse the inside out with water and unscrew the inside lid and clean it well -haven't even used soap yet but should as soon as I get a bottle brush.
1785643
I haven't had any trouble cleaning it - it wipes out easily with a paper towel or sponge, you can get the inside wet, you just can't submerge it.
190593
The lid does get mildew around it, after some time of use. Its very easy to clean. Every week or so, I thoroughly clean each part of bottle and lid, and have never had mildew resist cleaning, or not come off. I love these bottles. I've used many different kinds of glass drinking bottles over the years, and these are actually the easiest to clean.
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When my oil ran out I washed the bottle and green 'neck' part w/ dish soap and water, sponge or bottle brush easily fit in opening. Then I put soap and water in it, pumped it up and sprayed that through. Put in clean hot water and misted that out through a few more times and was done. Only took a few minutes start to finish. There were directions in the package and this was their method for getting it clean.