Can anyone recommend a cleaning brush for this straw? Dishwasher is not quite getting it completely clean.
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I don't have a brush, but I basically just run them under hot water with a drop of dish detergent on the inside and they clean out fine. I fill about half of the straw with hot water, cover both ends, and shake a bit, then rinse. I think the trick is to keep them wet until you can wash them, so if you're in a rush, just stick them in water until you have time to do the cleaning. I've used them for milkshakes & other thick things & as long as they don't dry out they clean easily. Enjoy :)
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Sure, here ya go... 12-inch x 3/8-Inch Nylon Brushes sold here at Amazon... I make smoothie drinks that harden like cement in my drinking straws... This brush gets everything scrubbed clean... 4pc 12-inch x 3/8-Inch Nylon Straw Brushes
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You might want to try pipe cleaners. You can get them at most craft stores (like Michael's).
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I use the little wire brushes that come with baby bottles to clean out the straws. I'm sure you could find them at any grocery or craft store.
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I soak mine in hot soapy water, rinse with hot water, then put them in the dishwasher, lol. Not sure what kind of brush could be used. Maybe push a paper towel in one end with a skewer & run it out through the other side? I hope this helps!
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I put them in the dishwasher. Right under the straw part tends to be hard for the dishwasher to clean, so I use a little straw brush for that.
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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.
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I've had mine for two years and regularly wash it in the dishwasher. However, the chrome around the lid is separating from the plastic creating a very sharp edge....I have cut my lip on it several times. I think this is probably due to the dishwasher.
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You can remove the bite valve, and its tough to get inside of it to clean. I use a q-tip. You cannot just use the straw.
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I just use the munchkin bottle brush with the suction stand. Plus get the tiny brushes so you can clean in the straw!
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I have only wiped mine clean with warm water and alcohol (as recommended by B Toys at http://www.mybtoys.com/faq/#how-should-i-clean-and-help-preserve-my-b-toys) You might want to contact them about the dishwasher.
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I put mine in the dishwasher for about six months. Just too much work, with all the other non-dishwasher-safe junk to wash. It was perfect but then gradually a screw got loose and the handle got slightly loose and then there was a microscopic leak in the bottom. So I got a new one, don't want to take any chances. It's a drag to have to clean it ( I have big hands and have to put on dishwashing gloves) but it's worth it, since it's such a cool coffee mug. I really do love it. The travel one, unfortunately, has a plastic lip. Not so good....
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I clean it with a soft cloth and dish soap. I run it through dishwadher about every third use. This has worked well for me.
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I think is good to wash it by hand using the straw cleaner so u make sure nothing stays inside
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I don't have a dishwasher, but still wouldn't trust it to clean the device. I've had no problems using hot soapy water and a toothbrush saved just for this purpose.
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Yes, It works very well. I put a drop of dish soap on the brush and the straws get nice and clean
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It does clean it, but not 100 percent. My dishwasher is definitely much cleaner than when I didn't use it but you may want to use a dishwasher cleaner for a thorough cleaning.
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For my long plastic straws I use an old 15" shish kabob skewer, and a little wadded up piece of paper towel - works because of the pressure - just use enough of the paper towel to push it the whole way without the skewer ripping through it, and it give the walls of the straw a very thorough wiping! I don't know if these metal straws are smooth inside, but if so, it would surely work for them too.
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I use the OXO Good Grips Bottle Cleaning Set. It comes with a straw brush and a detail brush that is great for the outside of the neck.
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I bought this as a gift to my Granddaughter. I have seen straw cleaners for sale on Amazon, however they may not be flexible. I would think holder the straw with tongs and running very hot water through it would be good. Sorry I couldn't help more!
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I never could thoroughly clean mine either. I stuck the straw upright on one of the "sticks" in the dishwasher rack.