I had one of these and loved it but had trouble keeping the lid from collecting mold/mildew. Any suggestions on how to keep the lid clean?
368642
i bought the brush set that contigo sells on their website. if i remember correctly there were 3 brushes small medium and large. i also soak my lids in a water, dish soap and bleach mix for about an hour once a week or you can purchase a replacement lid from contigo
368643
I both run in dishwasher on top rack and hand clean - have not had any problems...
368644
Every so often I let it soak for half an hour with water and a splash of bleach. Then I wash as usual with dishwasher. I hope that this advice will be useful as well remove any germs or bacteria housed in our base plate.
1484021
I haven't had any trouble and i have been using glasslock products for years. I have never gotten mold on the lids. I run everything through the dishwasher between uses. Maybe they should practice safe food storage, you really shouldn't have anything stored long enough to grow mold....right??? Gross!! then you don't have to worry about it staining the container. Free advice >> Don't eat over their house ;)
2030579
I've had some problems with the quart jar sealer. I've tried using two lids but that doesn't work well either. I would appreciate someone telling me what to do.
2027215
Mine is the same as everyone else's! HeeHee! I'll just add a tip to use distilled water in it, so you don't get a buildup of stuff inside, because it's not terribly easy to clean. I have two, both are working great, and I would buy again.
679200
You can clean it with a mild bleach and water solution. Wear gloves when doing so. Once the mildew get's out of control, you will just have to replace the unit.
973717
I've had mine for about 6 months as well and have not seen mold growing in it or on it. I think it's best to leave it out to dry and not let it sit in water after use.
223614
Once a week, I run vinegar or listerine (amber only) through the unit. On a daily basis, I let all the water run through and then I put the dial on high and let it run without water for about 10 - 15 secs. I also hold the unit upside down, shake out the water in the line, and store it with the handle upside down. I haven't had any mold, but perhaps running the vinegar or amber colored (original) listerine will help to get rid of it. Speak to the manufacturer about suspending the end of the handle in a mixture of bleach and water for a few minutes.
367039
We live in Utah where we have next to no mold problem so that is not an issue. However I was raised in the northeast where it is a big problem. I would suggest wiping it out every few weeks according to your humidity, which is the big factor. Sorry I can't help more. Have a good day.
1972447
This happens with ours sometimes too. I just unscrew the lid and retighten it, seems to help.
570275
I would try peroxide, Apple cider vinegar, or bleach with a squirt bottle. A magic eraser is helpful on mildew/mold issues on other products. Thats weird that mold occurred despite the chlorination... Mine is used in a lake on weekends then tossed on a screened porch to dry for the week. Fortunately, we havent experienced any mildew/mold issues. I hope these suggestions are beneficial. Goid luck!!
328175
I've had mine since June of 2012, in the refrigerator every day, no problems with the lid at all. I hand wash it, keeping the lid clean requires a small stiff brush that can get into the grooves in the lid though. I don't microwave with the lid on, that might do something to the lid but I fill it with hot coffee every day...
1424796
Thanks much for the tip. I'll give it a try. I too am not too concerned about the inside of the lid.
1087437
You want to wash/rinse it out well after use, wring it out but leave it damp to store it. There should be instructions that come with it but if you clean it first it doesn't get moldy/mildewy.
1177315
I've had two of this same unit for three years & have no problems with mold. All I do weekly is take out the tall plastic unit from inside & wash it in the dishwasher with my other dishes oh also the cap of the water bottle then fill the bottle & base of unit with water & bleach & let it soak for a half hour.
496044
We never had that problem. Since I left it to my son to clean, he just tossed the whole trap, so we didn't have to worry about loose ones. But, guess you could use some flying insect spray to spray before taking the lid off.
1588214
We've had ours for awhile now and have NOT had any issues with the lid getting clogged. Granted we never leave the unit with the lid in the downwards position. That may be something you should consider when using. Hope this helps.
1522534
I haven't had that problem yet with mine, but when I clean it I might try wiping it out with a cotton ball wetted with rubbing alcohol.