is the ice holder detachable from the lid? I don't want a plastic item inside my glass jug...
1472287
Yes, the ice holder is detachable (It screws in and out) and yes, the holder is plastic. I have used the pitcher with the holder and without - no problem with spillage.
1472288
Yes its detachable. We use this pitcher at the office and we use ice cubes.
43608
I have not used it for that purpose. It my reserve storage container for travel. I would assume that you wouldhave to remove the lid to drink fromit, though. I would caution you, though, if you are using hot drinks -- the container keeps everything hot as when poured for at least eighteen hours. That has been my experience, at least.
970533
Not really. It still screws on tight and I have no problems with leaks or anything but when tight the hole in the lid is too close to the handle to make it easy to hold & drink out of. It doesn't bother me though because I use a big long straw to sip out of. Keeps my stuff cold all day & I love it.
825662
You probably could put a standard plastic straw through the opening. Although, if you're transporting the container to-from work, you might consider a plastic double-walled cup instead of a glass one.
665660
Yes, the plastic/silicone seal is what secures the lid closed. Liquid will come in contact w/the seal if help upside-down.
1200610
I don't have a glass lid and use the plastic. It works great the way it is.
430528
Yes, it comes off easily, especially from polyolefins [polyethylene, polypropylene], and Tupperware and similar containers are usually polyolefins materials. I use it all the time for such freezer containers. It comes off easily from glass, but, if you left it on a glass container for some years, it would get brittle and be slightly harder to remove.
1619286
Not really. The lid only opens about 3/4 of the way so it isn't level to hold drinks. It can be popped off and set on something i supposed, but there are no drink holder cut outs in it. Hope this helps.
920110
No, the plastic lid is solid except for the pour spout opening. The center plastic holds ice, and screws onto the bottom of the lid.
186911
I don't believe you can pull the bottle straight out since the prongs are pretty tight to keep the bottle from being knocked out of the holder. But you can fold down the prongs and use the holder without the prongs holding the bottle, if you don't have any reason to believe the bottle would get knocked over. I like this option myself.
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.
2058727
No, E.Wang You just have to unscrew it. But it was very cold and did it's job. What I didn't know is that your suppose to add fresh ice cream in this holder. What I did was place my unopened Ben & Jerry 's pint inside, from the grocery store to keep it cold until I came home. If you do have trouble I would use 2 flat rubber jar opener, one on the top one on the bottom and unscrew the lid. That would work. I hope this helps E.Wang
1721445
We've only tried it with the type of insulated mug that fits into a cup holder in our pick up. I believe the inside of that is plastic, and it doesn't seem to cause a problem. I'd be cautious, though, if you are talking about the type of mug you get at convenience stores because that plastic is not very substantial.
515716
The entire lid does come off. I wouldn't advise taking the entire lid apart. You have to push the button to drink from it. There is no locking open position.
1711281
Yes this comes with a plastic lid that detaches pretty easy. The lid can be lifted and stays up as well.
2050287
As far as cleaning .... Yes, it has an inner detachable lid ..... But u cannot take or detached the outer lid...... Why would you do that? Hope it answered ur question
1366691
No, the straw is attached. I think thy make one that's like a sports bottle lid.