How do you clean this thing. I feel like i should take the top apart but I am worried I will break it if i use any more force.
1683925
The same way u put it togather take it apart an wash it. Then change filter wash it off an reassemble it
1683926
I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
1683927
I used it for a week, just rinsing it mostly, paying special attention to the mouth part. When I got home from the cruise, I was so disgusted with it because it leaked, that I thoroughly washed it (taking it apart) and let it dry. It now sits in the cabinet. Have you had a problem with leaking when it is on its side ?
1683928
It should have come with an instruction booklet, which explains how to clean it. But you unscrew the lid, and them the whole straw comes out. You can then take apart the straw and filter, and then you rinse the filter part with clean water--no soap. You then wash the straw and mouth piece with a tiny brush or a nice wet, soapy pipe cleaner, and then rinse well. Hope that helps!
744621
so far, I just shake it. Might vacuum or use sticky roller. I would look on computer for customer help ph. no. of B&H; and ask them.
1521547
I have never taken the top apart. Mine has gotten wet (damp) as I wash it, but there was never an issue with it. I have not submerged the top in water, only washed with a damp cloth.
2106528
Yes, I found it needed cleaning thoroughly once a week. Instructions tell you how to pop it apart. I used a tooth brush type cleaner. In between I popped it apart and rinsed well each night. Really liked it as it did not leak. But then lost it and the replacement had a top that sometimes snapped into place and other times not. Finally stopped using it. When it worked it was great. Good luck.
378159
You cannot take it apart to clean. It is a nightmare to clean and quite honestly it did not perform very well either. I do not recommend this product.
2030739
I push down on it a little bit and just twist the little plastic piece on top. It almost sounds like it's going to break but I have never had a problem.
875427
Try prying the top with a screw driver orpry bar. Be careful the plastic edges can be sharp.
38577
The black part on the top does come off, but it does not disassemble further than that. Depending on what is clogging it, you may be able to just rinse it out or you may have to pull pieces out with a pliers, but you should be able to clean it without too much hassle.
1802044
The friction-y stuff inside may have just gotten a little tacky and doesn't want to let go, I'd say just pull it apart slowly and forcefully. If it breaks, I truly apologize. Maybe you have a defect(?). If so, I would contact the manufacturer.
861421
I have one and have never taken it apart but clean up of the cast iron top is quick and easy and I don't think there is any reason to need to!
781466
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!!).
1244609
How can you scrub? The top doesn't come off? We have it and don't like that you have to pour water into spout but we haven't had sediment problem.
741092
I would highly recommend not taking this apart at all. They are made pretty cheap. If you want to get rid of it, I hate it too, then just wrap everything in tape but the top surface and spray with flat black paint.
533275
I am just getting ready to clean mine as well. In looking over the instructions it is suggested to use a pipe cleaner, or feather duster and/or a vacuum to get the loose dirt and dust out.
2277658
If you've been able to use it before and this just suddenly happened, it's probably broken. The same thing happened to mine after only two weeks. I had cleaned it twice before this occurred, so I know that wasn't the cause. I returned mine to Amazon.
1064301
I wash it without disassembling it. Lots of soapy water and rinse well. Done. Even will put it in the dishwasher. Comes out fine. I would not take it apart.
1465909
Just pop the top and bottom off and clean them in hot soapy water. I use a small scrub brush on them. Have no problems, best way I have found to clean it.