Is there any way to clean inside the lid when it accumulates build-up inside?
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Yes the lid opens up. The center top of the lid is a flat plastic piece that fits in to the rest of it. Rotate it slightly and it will pop off. The first time it may be tight. Mine came open after I dropped it on the floor =(:-O) but it was fine afterwards. Take careful note of where everything is - there is a spring that you need to be in place. Once the top is open, you can run water or a brush over it, because yes, it does get that old coffee vibe on it.
1424798
I don't recall what the packaging stated, but what has worked for me is simply to rub the grime off with a DRY washcloth. Then, wash the lid in hot, soapy water. I haven't been able to rid the inside of the coffee stains, but that's not a big concern for me and the outside of the lid looks great.
1198674
I have had this happen to me too. Take the lines apart and use a high power spray to clean the inside out.
746805
I'm sorry but I haven't had this problem so I'm unable to offer a "real" solution. I would suggest, however, that you be certain the area you're cleaning has been vacuumed very thoroughly prior to cleaning.
1051914
I am storing drinking water in this container. Yes, by all means clean the interior with a very small amount of common bleach, with some water. Roll the barrel around on the ground and allow the mixture to make contact with interior areas..And then use your hose to give it a good interior rinse..
1230648
Not a good idea. We use a thermos bottle cleaning brush (long handle, soft bristles) and that does a good job. We use filtered water and that does not leave a build up in the bottle.
474726
That happens when the lid gets misplaced... try rotating the lid... works for me..
425302
Clean the surface with alcohol, tubbing, not the drinking kind. And ince you attach it hold it for a few seconds. It took a couple of times for me too.
1087367
Yes, just soap and water. Let hot water run freely through the lid and it will be clean.
636589
We use RO nwater, so we don't get any build up on the bottom of our pot. I clean it with some vinager water (very light vinager) and rinse it and wipe it out. But if you use regular tap water you will more than likely end up with build up and I am not sure how you clean that out.
150895
I just use a bottle brush to clean the inside. I got one the size that goes in there easily. Otherwise, I just rinse it with regular soap and water.
2051076
Try to use some alcohol prep pad and scrub off the dirt and grime. That is the only way I can think of.
829293
I used a vacuum and only had to be careful about the inner liner when I closed the lid. Worked well for me!!
966829
No way to really clean it. If all you are doing is boiling water in it, shouldn't really get gunked up
554871
I get that too, if it goes through the dishwasher. In think it's soap. I usually rinse mine out with hot water after I use it. About once a week I hand wash it an rinse thoroughly, especially the lid.
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We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top... » Read More We normally rinse it after each use. To clean more thoroughly we use a vacuum bottle brush we bought from an ACE Hardware store. This is just a long handled round brush. We also regularly rinse the lid; note the lid can easily be partially disassembled so you can thoroughly wash the inside areas of the lid with soap and water. On the lid, under the handle of the valve for pouring, you can see a little round tab sticking out that might seem to serve no purpose. Push firmly up on that tab (not on the valve handle) and the round cap on the top or the lid, kind of like the lid of a big pop-top pill bottle. When you are done, just line the top with the bottom and snap them back together. « Show Less
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That's a good question...I've never cleaned the inside. The lid is large enough that unless your hand is really large, you should be able to maneuver a cloth inside and use a standard dish soap if you needed to clean it. I suppose if you had a lot of buildup because of water quality, you could just soak with vinegar, then rinse, rinse, rinse. Or use any other calcium or lime cleaner made for metal. Hope this helps...