How easy is it to clean this bottle? I had one before but stopped using it because I couldn't get the inside cleaned...
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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I don't have problems cleaning this, I just put it straight into hot soapy water for a few minutes then insert my dish rag into each end to clean, it works fine. I suppose you could use a bottle brush as well.
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It is easy to clean. I use a bottle brush or just throw it in the dish washer. It is a fast flow.
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I don't know why they make the mouth so small. I am having hardtime cleaning the inside bottle :(
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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.
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It's super easy to clean - just use a bottle brush and hand wash. The top just unscrews and there are no little parts to remove and keep track of. I highly recommend this product.
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it happens but i don't find the need to clean it every time...unless yours is a particularly leaky one, try cleaning it once a week or even every two weeks...longer than that might be funky but i've had no problem with waiting a couple of weeks to remove and clean...try it.fs
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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 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.
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It's extremely easy to clean. The entire top opens up to expose the water chamber, and they include a little brush to use to clean it out. Having said that, I've had mine for several years now, with frequent usage, and I may have cleaned it 5 times tops. I think it will depend on the quality of water you use. I use the water from our water-cooler at work mostly, and tap water when I'm out travelling. Usually I check the chamber before a trip and will use the brush and/or a q-tip to clean the chamber if I notice anything building up, but it stays pretty darn clean for me.
1763033
We just slide the sleeve off and wash the bottle in the dishwasher and the sleeve in some soapy water in the sink. Easy to do. We have two of the bottles and love them!
2280660
I wash it all the time...nothing happens to the bottle...But I think the lid is not dishwasher safe at all. this is an awesome bottle if only the lid fits tighter and water doesn't leak if the bottle is not upright. Otherwise the stainless steel bottle is THE BEST :)
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Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks... » Read More Eli, regarding mildew, I'd say this bottle is pretty resilient. I use mine everyday, exclusively for water, but I've never had any trouble with mildew. I've even left water in it over the weekend and never seen any signs of uncleanliness. The most I've ever done to clean the bottle is put warm water and soap in it and shake it then rinse. Based on the limited amount of cleaning I do to the bottle and the amount I use it, I'd say with confidence that mildew won't be an issue with this bottle. The one caveat of my experience is that I only use it for water, I can't speak for any sugary drinks that are probably more likely to produce mildew. Hope this helps!-Dave « Show Less
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Not that I have noticed, but it is harder to clean this bottle compared to the traditional blender bottle. The thing I do like about this bottle is that it fits in my bike bottle holder, looks like a regular bottle, hand grip is a plus. Bit I do notice that if you don't click the to, your protein powder will spill.
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I just rinse it out and turn it on to make sure the water tube is clear. I use it in the shower, so everything seems to stay very clean. The tank does disconnect completely....a long bottle brush would easily clean it.
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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???