Can liquids seep and get trapped underneath the silicone sleeve and cause mildew/mold around the openings? Thank you!
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.
190594
I haven't had that happen. The sleeve is removable so it can be removed and washed separately. Also, the bottle with sleeve can go in the dishwasher. I LOVE this bottle.
190595
No. I have had my Lifefactory bottle for a year and have never had a problem. I do hand wash the bottle and the lid.
190596
I have not had any issues with that. I use it daily at work and hand wash and dry.
190597
When you wash/rinse you can get in the corners, the sleeve has some give to it. I only put water in my bottles so I've not had to worry about other liquids getting trapped underneath the sleeve. I've never taken the cover off, it could get worn out but as I stated earlier it is loose enough to clean between the bottle and the sleeve, if need be
2212464
Yes, silicone, yes they are in principle removable but would probably be a pain to put back on. You can clean under the sleeve by "rolling" it down the side of the cup without taking it off.
752759
I don't know. I gave this one to a friend as a gift. I don't think it's an issue b/c you are not putting liquids in it.
1135717
It isn't bad - you can clean the inside of the cap without problems. It doesn't have small crevices that are hard to clean. I've found the real trick with these things is to finish the water inside it, open it up and leave the cap off when you aren't using it. If you let it get fully dry - both the inside and the cap - you won't get mold/mildew inside in the first place. But if you do, the wide mouth makes it easy to get a sponge or whatever down in and clean the inside.
1723663
Try and keep it away from the accessory input and any food that had garlic prior to use will leave a slight film. Cheers
769374
This is my 2nd set over the past 3 years. Both were exposed to moisture, I've never had a problem with mold or mildew.
1900178
i have not had a problem with mold but ive only had my thermos for a couple of weeks.. i do not put milk in it bcuz we all know mild get stuck in straws etc... i was skeptical about buying it bcuz it has a straw and the worry of mold... but honestly its a real good thermos and it does not leak at all. i make sure to take it apart after school and clean it right away and allow it to fully dry
135312
In my experience the plastic gasket dries reasonably well in the dishwasher on the heat dry setting- top rack. Obviously there are a few flanges that can trap condensation if left in a moist environment. If a cap or top is wet towards the cycle end just open the DW and shake off the cap and let it set a few hours on the rack after the heating elements do their thing. I have 7 sets of these in different sizes, no mold or fungal issues so far after 4 years. I really love these things.
1409313
The silicone is impervious and water does not seep through. It would only be wet or slimy if the counter underneath it got wet and one didn't dry it. This is a terrific mat that my son used on a his sailboat for an 8-month solo circumnavigation of the globe. It worked well.
1454600
The sleeve is made of rubber, of something similar, and should not slide at all. Also, there is an indentation in the cup for the sleeve and that will keep it snug. We run ours through the dishwasher after every use and we have never seen the sleeve slip.
1676033
Silicone all the way around the glass,top,bottom, and sides before you mount it. Otherwise it usually will let moisture in I have a 20 that leaks because I didnt do this first hope it helps.
367039
We live in Utah where we have next to no mold problem so that is not an issue. However I was raised in the northeast where it is a big problem. I would suggest wiping it out every few weeks according to your humidity, which is the big factor. Sorry I can't help more. Have a good day.
1886786
No, I haven't had any problems with separation, and I've had it for a while now. I even accidentally cut a part of the silicone, and that hasn't caused any separation. I always wash mine by hand, though, and I allow it to air dry.
693135
Anything can mold or mildew however I have not had an issue with mine. It's actually a nice piece to have.
1230330
My relative, who works in manufacturing of similar items, has told me that the airtight silicone seals are meant to stay in place. Apparently, higher temperatures can affect the effectiveness, and the silicone ring may start falling out of place. I would contact the manufacturer to see if they will send you a replacement, might be easier than returning to a merchant, especially if it has been some time. http://progressiveintl.com/contact
106571
I never head of "avoid mold from water....". I just used the cheapest primer I could get, don't know the brand name or type of primer I used. I don't have any mold soaking through. Hope this helps.
55249
Anything is removable with enough time and effort. However it's not made to be easily removed by the average user. Moisture issues are due to air intrusion (that in turn causes condensation), which points a failure in the sealing mechanism. Unless you did something to cause an air leak then I'd suggest contacting apple because that is a product defect.