Just got this bottle, and for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get the darn thing open to drink out of it. Am I missing something here?
1083301
They're right. I find pushing the button on the side of the lid, then flip down the metal clip like device, flip up the top and you are ready to go. Now the thing on the bottom is a pain and fairly useless but I guess they had to go that extra step. I like it a lot, Don't get me wrong. The sleek design makes it less conspicuous and fits in cup holders pretty good. Let us know how it turns out. Peace...
1083302
Make sure you have lowered the silver metal locking mechanism - that will prevent the lid from opening and keep it securely locked in place when you throw the bottle in your back or car seat or whatever.
1083303
Make sure the metal clasp is not hooked on, and then push the gray button- it'll pop right open!
714165
To prime it, put a finger over the opening. Then, push the button repeatedly. By trapping the air from coming out, it will get the liquids to start flowing. Good luck!
131799
Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
1684624
I would call the Bubba company and ask them. I got a response that my leaky one defective and could possibly be repaired with a replacement part. I have not contacted them about this yet. However, notice the spout handle that sticks up when the bottle is closed. If that handle is pushed with enough force, the right way, it will open. You may want to go with one with a more involved opening device.
1662804
I actually had no problem opening any of my bottles. I just use both thumbs and push on the part where the wires twist around which causes the top to flip and you just swing it down.
1110768
Sorry, I didn't experience such a problem. I just turned the top and it opened up. Perhaps running hot water around the rim of the cap might help.
1498366
I had the same issue at first. I still don't understand what the top cap is for. To drink out of it, unscrew the whole top. Where you pour the water in is also where you're supposed to drink.
124301
It just pulls out. At least mine did. Try running hot water over the plastic for a minute or 2 to get it to expand a bit then turn the unit upside down, lightly tap the bottom a couple times, hold the glass in one hand & pull up on the plastic (while twisting) with the other hand. Dont force it tho!!!!! Its glass & can break. But this worked for both of mine.
1639375
If you want to hold it in left hand, make sure the spout opening is facing right. Then turn to tighten the spout should be in the correct position to drink from. Reverse for right hand holding. Hope this helps
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Tracy, push the open/close slide in to the open position, then turn the lid counter clockwise. It seems like it is stuck but muscle it, and it will open. After that file down the small round little nibs in each of the four 'L' shaped air vents and that will make the lid easier to turn. Do the same thing on the other side of the barrel. It is not hard to file the plastic and it is worth the effort because my tumbler is working well and it really does cook compost efficiently.
1927584
Try wetting it with warm water and sliding it onto the bottle, I had to do this, and I left it on to stretch it out, it wasn't easy, but it did finally work! Good luck!
92342
Once u open it up u have to push in to close it. To open a bottle you use it backwards from a standard opener. You hook it on the bottle top and push down as opposed lifting up.
690733
I found a few videos on Youtube where they found a way into the bottle. Can't put a link in Amazon comments so go to Youtube and type into their search engine "open swiffer bottle" and click the first one that comes up. (the first one that came up for me was from from a guy called Jerry and has big green letters over the video saying "How to Open Swiffer Bottle".) His video was the simplest one as I see it. I never tried it since I returned my Swiffer the next day but definitely would have if I kept it. All the best.
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I just take off the whole lid off to drink. It is kinda inconvenience. I think they designed the lid like that for keeping the drink hot, not for the shake of drinking. I'm sorry i can't help much... >.<
635554
There's no trick to it. Just turn it counter clockwise by the handle. It could possibly have some air pressure making it more difficult than normal to open. To test that, squeeze the lever until no more air/liquid will come out of the nozzle.
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These are great gifts. You pop it over too of bottle and grip the lower lip then it turns slightly. You pump up and down then it locks back into the little grove. Hope that helps :)
1174987
You shouldn't have to pry the bottle out the green button above it kicks it out and then you just snap he bottle back in place.It pretty much snaps back in with minimal pressure.