I've read that the bottle can be washed in the dishwasher if you remove the collar. How does one remove the collar/strap?
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The collar strap is attached to the top. It's a plastic ring that can be pulled away from the bottle and replaced after washing. I haven't put mine in the dishwasher...just used a bottle brush and dish soap to clean it.
95013
I don't think it can be removed easily, if at all. You would have to force it. I've had mine for over 5 years and I usually just rinse it out and put some vinegar in and swish it around to make sure no metallic tastes come out with the water. I've used dishsoap too.
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I have been washing mine in the dish washer for about a year with no problem. Just unscrew the bottle at the middle, and put in the washer in the top rack. Have not lost one, though my sister in law did washing hers by hand. Have not had any changes in the bottle or top with weekly use and dishwasher cleaning.
1375953
Either wash it or put it in the dishwasher! You don't have to take it apart.
893784
I typically leave the collar on while bathing the girls and scrub it a little with my hands if necessary then hang it to dry. I have also put it in the washer and dryer. Either way works fine. I have basset hounds and they get their collars filthy. These collars clean up nicely.
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You wouldn't place any thermos or other insulated thermos type bottle into a dish washer. Depending on the beverage(s) you fill a thermos with the hand cleaning options may vary. For coffee and tea that tend to stain and leave a build up over time. If rinsed out immediately after use warm water will help prevent any of that while baking soda and vinegar have been a recommended cleaning solution the best found for dark stain removal is hot water and some Oxyclean like a couple of tablespoons depending how badly stained after continual long term use like once a month when used daliy. Rinse well after Oxyclean foams beverage stains out. You wouldn't place any thermos or other insulated thermos type bottle into a dish washer. Depending on the beverage(s) you fill a thermos with the hand cleaning options may vary. For coffee and tea that tend to stain and leave a build up over time. If rinsed out immediately after use warm water will help prevent any of that while baking soda and vinegar have been a recommended cleaning solution the best found for dark stain removal is hot water and some Oxyclean like a couple of tablespoons depending how badly stained after continual long term use like once a month when used daliy. Rinse... » Read More You wouldn't place any thermos or other insulated thermos type bottle into a dish washer. Depending on the beverage(s) you fill a thermos with the hand cleaning options may vary. For coffee and tea that tend to stain and leave a build up over time. If rinsed out immediately after use warm water will help prevent any of that while baking soda and vinegar have been a recommended cleaning solution the best found for dark stain removal is hot water and some Oxyclean like a couple of tablespoons depending how badly stained after continual long term use like once a month when used daliy. Rinse well after Oxyclean foams beverage stains out. « Show Less
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Not trying to be facetious, but have you tried scrubbing it out with a bottle brush?? I have 3 of them and don't have this problem. I put them in the dishwasher and use the bottle brush. You may have a defective bottle???
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Same answer as Cynthia Haven... The instructions tell you to keep this out of the dishwasher. I own a set of 8 of these, and my wife and I use two a day for coffee. If it can't be washed in a dishwasher, I have little use for it. The reason for this cautionary instruction has little to do with the cup except for a rubber ring on the bottom - non skid bottom. It will come off after about 2 tours in the dishwasher, but no big deal. I've saved all of the rings from the 8 cups and may epoxy them back on if skidding ever becomes a problem - love this cup.
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I found conflicting instructions for putting the bottle in the dishwasher. I put the cap in the enclosed basket that's part of the silverware basket, and sometimes weigh it down with the handles of other silverware. I use the heated wash cycle, but not sani-rinse. I've done this numerous times with no distortion. Hope this is helpful.
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I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
1148065
No. They recommend not to put it in the dishwasher. But as a stainless steel bottle it's quite easy to clean!
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The cap is removable by twisting off, and I wash it regularly in the dishwasher. The bag itself, however, should be hand-washed. I made the mistake of putting mine in the dishwasher, and ever since the water has tasted like detergent. I've tried everything to get the smell out (baking soda, vinegar, etc.) but nothing works. Eventually had to toss it.
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I've never put it in a dishwasher. I figure spinning water out of salad, it's pretty safe just to rinse and wipe off.
840429
I have not tried but suggest not safe. The bottle has several plastic parts and the dishwasher may cause some damage to them.
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I wouldn't put it in a dishwasher. Warm water and mild soap should do the trick...........Hope this helps
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We run ours through the dishwasher with the bite valve open. We then rinse, especially under the valve disk. We also ocassionally spray bleach in the spout before washing. So far so good, but we only use our bottles for water.
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Catherine...you can wash it in the dishwasher on the top rack, but hand washing is recommended for best results.
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I put all of it in the dishwasher. The only issue I've run into is that you get a film in the end of the nipple so I use my pinkie to rub it off.