Is it safe to use for lemon juice? how will the acids react to the plastic over time? thanks!
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I do not know for sure. The rubber is quite thick, but also very bendy, much more like rubber than plastic. Regardless, it seems durable and I'm pretty sure that if lemon juice DID affect them over time, it would probably be a LONG time. I suppose make sure to clean them well after each use! They sell some good straw cleaners on amazon as well, which I bought alongside these.
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I honestly don't think it will matter. It's a strong rubbery substance. It will definitely work better than a regular straw.
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We use an orange citrus cleaner on ours and it works great. Not all citrus cleaners are good for plastic, so be sure to read labels.
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How would this taste mixed with lemonade? I know it's for cooking and maybe for smoothies but is lemonade too light to disguise any bitterness?
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Mine are glass not plastic. It would be fine for lemon juice. Olive oil would be too thick to spray.
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Only had them for a few weeks, but use them to drink smoothies with pineapple, mango & orange. I simply rinse well after each use & use soap every few days. Can't testify about damage from the acids, but would it be any worse than plastic straws?
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I think putting them in the dishwasher would probably be a bad idea, due to the heat of the water. You might try using a paste of baking soda and water, and scrub them with an old toothbrush. Other than that, soaking in a mild detergent and water overnight could help. I'm afraid bleach would have a bad effect on the plastic, causing deterioration over time. Just my opinion! I haven't tried any of this on this item in particular.
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I have used Ag Vinegar with several different plastic sprayers for several years with no issue with the sprayers. The vinegar has cleaning properties and is not overly acidic.
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It is plastic. I haven't used citrus oils in it as of yet, however since you only put a few drops of oil in water - I would think it would be fine.
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It's great for ice and cans or bottles. Don't fill in directly with lemonade or anything citrusy like a punch bowl though; the galvanized steel has a bad reaction with the citrus.
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Yea, I used it with no ill effects. Actually, IMO it is fairly weak stuff. After the bottle was empty. I refilled it with pure bleach and some dishwashing soap. Then it did a great cleaning job. Guess what I'm saying is the container was the best part of the purchase.
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I would say it is fine for the water and lemon for any type of juice or cold drink. As for the essential oils...well that I don't know. I would write to thermos and ask them directly. Hope that helps a bit.
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this is a good point which I would like to know as I want to get one of these but not if an unhealthy chemical is leaching into the water from heating of the plastic. If anyone knows about this I would love to know. thanks
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Check to make sure this plastic is Acid and/or BPA free. If not, over time, the acid will leech and destroy paper products
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It will work great on plastic furniture, but not sure about material since it smells like citric as though it has lemon or lime acids. Works great though, it really disolves the poop even if it had already gotten hard.
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what kind of plastic? I have used this product as a solvent for removing the leftover sticky stuff from price tags on a lot of materials and having had a few spills over the years when transferring to my blotter bottle - (not like an acid- more petroleum -gasoline style) I would guess that if it is a sturdy plastic it might be fine- if it were me I would try it in a spot I could live with being a bit damaged and see- good luck
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I added lemon essential oil bc it is nontoxic and kills germs. But i dont recommend buying this cleaner at all. The water tank cracked and i bought several replacements and they cracked too. I bought a Bissell and it was cheaper and the tank hasnt cracked and it works better.
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Jesse, That's the same question that I would like to have answered. We will need to call the Manufacturer and hope they give us an honest answer. We do not have the capability to truly discern if the pitcher leeches chemicals, but the Manufacturer or the US Testing LAB (someone help me with the name) should already know. That's where I would call to see if it's even been tested yet. The FDA isn't really concerned with our health and welfare so don't even bother calling there. I hope that you can get the answers for all of us - the ones who have bought and ones that want to buy. Glass is the only product that I know that does not leech chemicals, this is a type of plastic. They covered only BPA-free. Their website is www.takeya.com, they have a Contact page with their addresses, phone numbers, and an email form. 714.374.9900 x 314