Does the plastic interior retain coffee smell after cleaning?
1171022
Yes, I've had some problems with retaining smells in the commuter cup. I usually drink tea, so it's not as much of an issue, but if my children use the mug for hot chocolate, it can be challenging to get the smell out. Hope that helps.
1171023
I don't notice coffee smell after a hot water and detergent wash. Coffee is a pretty hard odor to get rid of completely. I'm not sure it would be completely gone if you did a careful test.
1171024
I haven't noticed a coffee smell after cleaning.They do discolor some inside (especially the inside of the lid); however, that is using them 5 days a week for coffee. I occasionally use the cup for afternoon tea and have never noticed a coffee smell or taste.
1171025
I run mine through the dishwasher and have never had any residual coffee smell after.
1171026
I use mine for tea and it doesn't retain the smell, but it does retain the stains....however I would 100% recommend this product! It's microwavable, fits in my car cup holder, it has a handle, and I love the color
242701
I have had this item for 6 months and have no trouble cleaning it. I have left coffee in it for over a day and then cleaned it out and there is no residual odor or smell. It is a great product and I highly recommend it!!
1863009
I soak mine for 15 minutes in a cup of water before putting it in the coffee maker and I do not taste anything "plasticy."
578060
I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If scent is an issue, you can always buy a replacement lid. I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If... » Read More I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If scent is an issue, you can always buy a replacement lid. « Show Less
151665
I just got mine and last night my kitchen had a faint burning plastic odor. I turned the thing off. If the smell dose not go away in a few weeks I'll return the unit. I expect more from an $100 coffee pot. Its possible that other people haven't smelled it because they're in a building with air conditioning where the air is always being moved around.
355401
Per the description: "Durable construction resists staining as well as odor and taste transfer." I have not noticed any changes to coffee flavor/aroma. I roast often, so my coffee is seldom in the container longer than 7 to 10 days. Store coffee longer than that and stale coffee is more of an issue than any affect the container might have.
707470
Heat + plastic = slight scent of plastic. This coffeemaker gets the water hotter than others - one of the few that actually heats to proper brewing temp - so it might be slightly worse, but all plastic coffeemakers (and anything plastic you heat in) will give off a bit of a scent.Maybe you should switch to a ceramic pour-over or glass French press - you'd avoid any contact with plastic if you're sensitive to it.
192885
Hmm... no, I don't have this problem. Maybe you can clean it? Run a water and baking soda solution thru the machine a couple times? Maybe a squeeze of real lemon juice to rid it of any smells.... Also, make sure to use bottled water or filtered water instead of tap if you can, that metallic taste may be coming from the tap water/coffee combo. I didn't do either of these things and my coffee is just fine. Best of luck.
1597720
I have had it so long, I do not remember if it had a plastic smell, but it doesn't smell of plastic now, just the rice I cook in it. I don't wash mine in the dishwasher. It has never changed the taste of the rice either.
1546887
When brewing a single cup using your own grounds you have to switch the brewing options from k-cup to ground. The plastic taste and smell goes away after a few days.
1071096
No it doesn't however I started using filters because the coffee grounds kept sifting through the plastic filter screen and into the water. Once I started using regular filters the clean up was also easier.
1689575
A slight but normal plastic smell when you first open it up but after my first use it was already lessen. Hope I was helpful
2217721
I haven't noticed any bad plastic smell with ours and it's been used daily for coffee since Christmas.
330009
No plastic inside. However, I had several other issues with this coffee maker, but it all comes down to very bad tasting coffee. I do not think the water was hot enough. Coffee was always bitter.
264556
No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased.Yehuda K.
1784788
Yes, I've spilled coffee on the inside and it hasn't stained or left a lingering smell. The outside material easily cleans off liquids/spills.
2256346
We have not experienced any plastic tastes or smells. We are very pleased with the product and the coffee it makes.