How do I clean this mug, as the exterior leatherette cannot be removed but is loose enough to let soap seep behind?
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Don't soak the mug and clean it immediately after use, leather is holding good for me since past few months.
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Wash by hand only. Handle is plastic so need to be gentle. After awhile the glue holding the fake leather will separate. I use mine as a pencil cup now.
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if the leatherette is loose you need to return it. That is not normal. I was the interior with clorox and hot water,and let it sit until the stains are gone. Then I rinse with hot water again, and put dish soap in it and let it sit forthe day, and rinse again with fresh hot water and dish soap to make sure clorox is gone. Then do a smell test.If you do not smell clorox, you are good to go. It sounds like a lot of steps, but it is really easy, and it works.Alexi
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Wash the inside & lip of the cup with soap and water and rinse. I never let my cup soak in soapy water. Love this cup!
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I rinse mine out thoroughly with the dishrag and a dab of dish soap. I do not dip it in the water or the dishwasher.
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Saddle soap followed by something like neatsfoot oil with help keep the leather pliable and cracking less but nothing will heal them. For cleaning, like to bring back their original color, I've never had much luck.
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The mugs have a lacquer coating and should be gently hand washed and towel dried. Suggest checking with the manufacturer regarding safety if the coating is coming off.
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It's not too bad. If your drinks have sugar in them you can get one of those long sticks with a sponge at the end to scrub the inside more meticulously. I only drink water and tea from it, so i usually just leave soapwater in it for a while to sit, shake it up vigorously, then rinse it out a few times.
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I'm not sure I can help, I have problem with holding factory made coffee mugs,so I made a larger handle out ofwood and uses the dip to cover it. It was messy and didn't get hard, I gave up.
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The one I have that I purchased about a year ago does have the new easier to clean design. It is also a good idea to quickly rinse it out when finished and then properly wash it at home. When I get to work I take it into the bathroom and just run some water over the lid and rinse out the mug.
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I always let it soak in warm soapy water. You can use powdered stainless steel cleaner. Works great. Mine looks like new and I use it often. Hope this helps.
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I haven't found a way too clean it. Yet. I'm going to try cleanWith hot water and let it dry.
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I just put some water in it and a tiny bit of liquid dish soap and then cover the top with my hand and shake vigorously. Then rinse it out with more water to get the soap out. The liquid soap is probably unnecessary, in all actuality.
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I just use soap and water. I was it out right away and make sure it dries completely. I'm sure some kind of cleaning solution would work hopefully...
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My wife usually washes it and sometimes soap residue seems to remain. Pretty awful when that happens. I think take other recommendations here - especially about holding down the trigger, and then only rinse it well with hot water to clean it!
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Use baking soda and hot, hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and then rinse with warm water afterwards.Will be good as new. I use mine for Iced tea and can get quite awful looking if not cleaned thoroughly.
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Don't take i apart to clean it, just put hot water & soap in a pan/cup and blend it for a few seconds then rinse and dry (unplug to dry!!).
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Use white vinegar - ((you buy it at a grocery store- very cheaply I might add). Other than that- just use a soft facecloth and wipe it down on the outside after use. Leave the top open for it to air dry inside, do not use dish detergent in the area where the water goes or you'll taste soap in your coffee for months!
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Take a cloth or paper towel soaked in vinegar and wipe it out really good. The acid in the vinegar will clean the soap out of it.I clean mine in the top rack of the dishwasher, and that doesn't leave a soapy taste. You might try not using soap at all, just soak in very hot water, if you don't have a dishwasher. Be sure not to use abrasive pad to clean it either. That can damage the surface.
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I would use warm water or maybe some Woolite to clean the inside. That would be gentle enough. If you are referring to the outside, warm soapy water with a soft cloth should be ok
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Jerry I have never had this happen and owned this mug for many years. When it starts getting coffee stains inside, my wife fills the mug with a mixture of clorox and liquid detergent overnight and it is bright and shiny next morning. RInse out with boliing water and no after taste. Maybe the new mugs have a different O-ring compositon or material in the lid, but never had your problem.Bill