Any advise to how to clean inside the orange top? Can't really get in there with the dishwashing brush so things start to grow..... :-(
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soak in very hot water, I would say. Maybe even with a little bit of bleach. We only use ours for water and wash daily in warm soapy water. Sorry I don't have better advice.
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I only use water in it. I'd try it in the dishwasher, nipple down with something on top to keep it in place.
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What on earth are you putting in this thing? Its a water bottle. The dishwasher works just fine. If you are that OCD why arent you in your own bubble world?
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I never found any need to wash mine with the dishwasher. I simply rinse out the basket assuring that all of the romaine lettuce is rinsed out and dry with a dish towel. I do the same with the bowel. The top stays dry unless you really get carried away..You could also use a little dish soap and a soft brush if you feel so inclined. to. The darned thing would take a lot of space up in the dishwasher anyway and is really not worth the trouble.I'm so happy that I chose this one as it is made extremely well and works great. I would certainly buy another but this one last a life time. I never found any need to wash mine with the dishwasher. I simply rinse out the basket assuring that all of the romaine lettuce is rinsed out and dry with a dish towel. I do the same with the bowel. The top stays dry unless you really get carried away..You could also use a little dish soap and a soft brush if you feel so inclined. to. The darned thing would take a lot of space up in the dishwasher anyway and is really not worth the trouble.I'm so happy that I chose this one as it is made extremely well and works great. I would certainly buy another but this one last... » Read More I never found any need to wash mine with the dishwasher. I simply rinse out the basket assuring that all of the romaine lettuce is rinsed out and dry with a dish towel. I do the same with the bowel. The top stays dry unless you really get carried away..You could also use a little dish soap and a soft brush if you feel so inclined. to. The darned thing would take a lot of space up in the dishwasher anyway and is really not worth the trouble.I'm so happy that I chose this one as it is made extremely well and works great. I would certainly buy another but this one last a life time. « Show Less
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Hello. I take a dish rag, pour alcohol on it, place it inside the unit. I then use a long wooden kitchen spoon to move the rag around to clean the build up. For the harder to reach areas, I have a long thin brush that was originally purchased in a 3 brush set to clean my fish tank. Those work great. I also use q-tips dipped in alcohol to clean the inside of the detachable parts. Hope this helps
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Best you can do is rinse it right away after a pitcher is finished and it comes very clean in the dishwasher if you have one. No bottle brush I found can get into the handle, I can't stand the design of it for that reason. I also put a drop of dish soap, few inches of water, cap on and shake hard.
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Mine has started doing the same thing, only it worked really well for a few months. I think it's because I wiped the inner circle on the bottom, which the instructions say not to do. I did it lightly, because I want it clean, but apparently, this ruins the unit! VERY frustrating because now I have to buy a new one!
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I've put in in the top rack -- but you really need to use the brush that comes with it, even so. Lots of little nooks to get clean. I hope this helps.
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I've not had an issue with cleaning it. Periodically I put it in the dishwasher on the top rack. I'm lucky enough to have one of those adjustable top racks.
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You can try white vinegar and water soak at least 20min with hot water. Last resort a 1/4cup of bleach with a gallon of water ratio. Wash with gloves on may take 10 min or morw you must them wash the item with dishsoap and water.very well. also this item I believe stated it could topload in s dishwasher. I wish you well
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Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
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I use the dishwasher... Those straws are a pain in the butt to get clean any other way. I can't even be sure they are all that clean after the dishwasher but I'd think that'd be the best solution. Good luck!PS-I use one of those top rack dishwasher container thingys that you put smaller stuff in (ie. Straws, bottle nipples, small bottle parts) for the straws.
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It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher... » Read More It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! « Show Less
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I dip a large, fluffy brush in & tap the excess into the lid. Hope that helps!
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I usually do a quick rinse and not soak it.If there is food around the edge I run a knife or toothpick around the edge to clean it out. I then dry it and leave the top on upside down to make sure it is dry before closing it.
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I find it best to handwash it with mild soapy water. I wouldn't want the harsh dishwasher soap to rub off the details!
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Try a bottle brush? I'm not sure as I haven't cleaned it yet but that's what I'll try.
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They said that you can put it in a dishwasher, but I haven't done that yet because I don't want to ruin mine. The thing is awesome. I just run tap water through it. Try soap and water and a sponge..? Water and vinegar..?
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Sorry Nancy. I haven't gotten to the stage where I need to clean it. Let me know if you find a way.