Do you replace the cup after each cycle with a new cup of keep the cup & reuse? If you reuse how long is it safe or good to reuse?
201609
You can reuse the cup every cycle. I used an antibacterial soap after my last day and stored it in the pouch that comes with it. I have not bought pads or tampons now since I bought the cup. No need for them.
201610
It can be reused indefinitely. See my review-I've had mine for nine years. I clean it with soap, hot water, and rubbing alcohol on a regular basis. If it starts to discolor you can soak it in rubbing alcohol for awhile.
201611
You keep it. I wash it every time I take a shower and, obviously, at the end of each cycle. Let it air dry, put it away, and I don't know why it shouldn't last forever.
201612
I've only had it for 1 cycle; it's supposed to last at least a year - that's why it's a great saving! There are instructions to clean and sanitize it after each use it's pretty easy. Hope that helps
201613
I bought my first diva cup 10 years ago, and just bought a new one. I remember when I bought the first one they said you could use it for 10 years, but then they had to change the regulations because of FDA restrictions and now they say "get a new one when you think you need a new one." So in my opinion and experience you can use this for years with no problems.
1812966
I use reusable cups in this model every day. I have never taken any parts off. I just fill my plastic reusables and pop in like the prefilled disposable ones and brew my desired cup size.
93271
You are probably safe to do it every 4 hrs. Most ladies use a back-up plan like reusable, cloth liners. This cup is great for swimming. Very tricky to insert properly.
745131
Yes you can reuse them many times and they work very well, one recommendation, you will have to tamp the coffee or espresso down very tight to get the same or close to the same consistency as the normal pods. I love them because I can also use my favorite coffee or espresso and clean up is easy.
2007715
The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter.
1502377
Well first the best way to recycle is to take it out turn it a bit and reuse it. It will make at least another cup with almost the same strength. After that follow other suggestions. Keurig does have a plastic add-on filter that you can put your own coffee into. It is much cheaper per cup and you do not have to worry. Good to use everyday and save the "cups" for fussy company.
2106526
Well, that is a slight problem. I washed it off with very hot water at the end of each day. That mostly took care of it. I suppose that you could boil it every once in a while if you didn't think it was clean enough. The fact that it kept things warm for so long made it worth the extra cleaning for me. If you drink your beverage fairly quickly that wouldn't be such an advantage so you might want to pick a different cup. One tip - if you pre-warm the mug using hot water, the warmth of the beverage lasts even longer. I'm a slow drinker so I could put coffee in in the morning and still be drinking it at midnight and it was still warm enough to drink! Well, that is a slight problem. I washed it off with very hot water at the end of each day. That mostly took care of it. I suppose that you could boil it every once in a while if you didn't think it was clean enough. The fact that it kept things warm for so long made it worth the extra cleaning for me. If you drink your beverage fairly quickly that wouldn't be such an advantage so you might want to pick a different cup. One tip - if you pre-warm the mug using hot water, the warmth of the beverage lasts even longer. I'm a slow drinker so I could put coffee in in the morning and still be... » Read More Well, that is a slight problem. I washed it off with very hot water at the end of each day. That mostly took care of it. I suppose that you could boil it every once in a while if you didn't think it was clean enough. The fact that it kept things warm for so long made it worth the extra cleaning for me. If you drink your beverage fairly quickly that wouldn't be such an advantage so you might want to pick a different cup. One tip - if you pre-warm the mug using hot water, the warmth of the beverage lasts even longer. I'm a slow drinker so I could put coffee in in the morning and still be drinking it at midnight and it was still warm enough to drink! « Show Less
638189
I don't think it is practical to reuse them. We just picked them up one at a time and put them in the trash. They weren't too heavy. We ordered one each of about five different brands and did our own test to see which one worked best. This one was not the top performer, in our opinion.
1181090
Hi Donna I would say yes there would be a replacement for broken items including the cups.Although I use mine quite a bit have had no problems with anything breaking. Contact Amazon shop site and I am sure they will be able to help you. Thanks Dorothy
531214
of course. Ms. Munshaw. I would STRONGLY suggest, after each use soak each cup, with the suction out in hot soapy water. I just open the lid, drop the insert inside, add 2 drops of dish soap, and very hot water. Shake it up, and let sit 15 minutes then wash. EAch suction should last 6 months to a year.
1998890
Mine came with a cup, but I always use disposable cups that are available either here, or Harbor Freight. Even though they say disposable, they can be cleaned and used many times.
1512308
I did it once with no problem. You may want to get the 6 cup one, or you will end up doing it in a couple of batches. If you are used to that, then it shouldn't be a problem.
1561094
Probably depends how many times you reuse it and how you care for it between starts. I would think replacing the actual seed cups a good idea for cleanliness alone but the heat mat will keep working for many uses.
485999
I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher. My experience with cups like these is that you will lose the outside design.
1153465
I wouldn't recommend it. It's a great cup but not super sturdy so I would bet that washing it in the dishwasher will limit its lifespan. I bought a bottle brush and it works great to clean it.
1313390
I doubt it. At that point, I'd just replace it with a new cup. My cups have lasted me a few years already - and still work great - so it's worth the investment.
2074593
Truth be told I've never used the cup supplied. I use a basic measuring cup and that works perfectly. Don't sweat the cup that is supplied. Happy cooking...M