I have a 'bpa free' water bottle that leaves behind an aftertaste(plasticky) if you leave water in there for too long. Does this do the same thing?
1175652
No this is an excellent water bottle. No after taste or metal taste I carry itEverywhere. And it keeps my water very cold. Does not sweat either very nice bottle
1175653
No -- it's the advantage of stainless steel that it is virtually inert in the presence of water. When I'm in a hurry, I just add more ice and water to whatever is in the thermos, and never experience an aftertaste as long as the water and cubes are "clean."
1175654
not really. I taste more of the water's impurities or elements than the bottle itself if left in there for a while (several days)
45805
If the plastic straw were to be removed, water would spill out. What keeps the water from spilling is that when the lid is shut it pinches the straw closed. The straw fits down inside, then spreads out like a gasket as it approaches the opening, then gets skinny straw-like on the other side and that is where you sip from. I am opposed to having my drinks or food in plastic. However, I think that my sister researched this and found out that it isn't the bad kind of plastic for food. Also, I keep only ice cold drinks in it. I think that the gases that leach into food from plastic do that under heat. I bought this thermos because it wasn't aluminum. I will not drink or eat from aluminum--not even aluminum foil or pots and pans. I LOVE my thermoses and bought two for my precious grandson. If I thought that they were unhealthy because of the plastic, I wouldn't have gotten them for him. I will not let him have (not do I have) plastic water bottles. Good luck in your search. You sound like a good, caring, informed mom. Learn about GMOs also.
55756
I ordered a separate cap with a "spout" for this product which works much better than drinking from a big round lid (basically). These products are environmentally-friendly and the plastic piece is BPA-free. The sleeve on the outside of the bottle feels more like silicone than plastic, if you were curious about this. My husband is extremely fussy and he's been taking this to work with a protein shake in it EVERY single day!
2122872
Yeah it's totally fine. I generally use lemons, which is the most acidic and its plastic-free-tasting. I bought the glass bottle strictly because I didn't want any plastic taste that you normally get. It's a durable infuser, difficult to break - which makes cleaning easy.
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Yes. Whenever I use this in a regular water bottle the liquid starts to smell after a short while. I suspect the bacterial fauna from remnant saliva is reproducing. I found that the smell got worse over a period of time, indicative of gas production from bacteria as a product of ecodrink nutrients being used as a medium for replication.
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Depends on what you're asking. - If you mean does the water have a plastic-type taste to it, then I haven't ever noticed the water tasting like anything but water, even after a few days. Like Nightwatch said, just get it out of the way from the get go by leaving it full of water in the sun & rinse. - If you're asking if the plastic absorbs taste from liquids it carries (like gatorade or juice, etc.), I couldn't tell you. I've never put anything other than straight water in them.
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As long as you clean it out before using it the water tastes great. It honestly makes my tap water taste better because it keeps it so cold. If your bottle is making it taste strange try washing it or if your using the straw lid change the straw.
1940146
It's not glass-it's BPA free plastic. The same company makes a similar bottle in glass. I use the glass at home & the plastic bottle when on the go.
1774515
Not sure if it is BPA free. However; when I used it I gave it a quick flush and it didn't have any abnormal taste.
1482873
Yes. The only non plastic part is the metal screen and the inner glass layer. The cap (two parts) are made of plastic and there are rubber rings too. I have deemed the product acceptable for my personal anti-BPA standards. After nearly a year of constant use, the plastic cap still weighs the "same" so if it is degrading into my drinks, then it is happening at less than one part per billion over a year.
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Hi - The top is definitely plastic, but I'm not sure if it's bpa free. The top doesn't stay on very well, so if you want to purchase a glass bottle for traveling - i wouldn't purchase this bottle. I kept this bottle and then bought a Takeya, which has a screw on top. You may want to look into that bottle or something with a screw on top.
2198112
Hello, Thank you for validating my concerns, people! I am concerned now that I found out that the Deer Park water jugs that are delivered at work have BPA. they use plastic # 7. So now I have to find out how to heat water (that i bring from home) to work?
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The water tank is plastic & so is the steeping carafe. The unit is not BPA free. I doubt any plastic is safe, even if BPA free. From my research, BPA leaches most from older plastic & extreme temperatures. So I add a couple ice cubes to the steeping carafe and have changed out the entire unit every two years. I've had three of these.
86307
i have been using mine for about 6 weeks. i only use gatorade made from home in it but have not noticed any plastic taste at all. it seems to be holding up to work well and is easy to run through the dishwasher.
542903
As it is described on there ads, it should be BPA free. I freeze water in it and it lasts well over an hour in the summer, although condensation might stop you from doing it again
562519
Good question. If you were to think, the interior of the plastic might affect the taste of water, it probably isn't the case. I just find water tasting how it is supposed to be.
1477385
I had no problem with tasting like plastic, I washed the water container with dish soap and any other parts that would come out. I made a few cups with water only and never had a problem.