How do you get rid of plastic taste?
487099
Sorry it took so long to respond. Never really had much of a plastic taste with mine, but I have always us the strong button.
487100
I really haven't...it has lessened after several weeks, but it is still there. I used vinegar, lemon and at one point vodka (all remedies I found on the internet) to no avail.
1872167
Rbaby, just to double-check: did it take a few weeks of non-stop use to get rid of the plastic smell/taste? I've been running it for a couple of days now, pouring the distilled water down the sink, just to get rid of the smell, and it's still there. My concern is that maybe there is something wrong with their design. Even if it doesn't smell a few weeks down the road, the glue (it's the glue according to Westinghouse) might still be in the water. Not sure how healthy that particular glue is for every day consumption :-)
1690788
Goo Gone works well and should not harm the plastic. Sometimes, scrubbing with a Scotch Brite sponge, dish soap, and hot water will remove it.
156992
I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't... » Read More I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). « Show Less
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Whoa--tough one. Perhaps a vinegar rinse? The infuser I purchased was Mr. Tea, and he did not have that strong plastic aroma, which I, too, would find offputting. Yikes. Hope this helps.
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I think it taste horrible too! I either dissolve it in warm water and drink it fast or I mix it with a little orange juice. The orange is the best way to go to get rid of most of the horrible taste. Good luck!
2129665
I don't have a dishwasher either, but I've never had an issue with a plastic taste on my food. Try soaking in hot water with lots of dish soap. Or Maybe contact OXO for a replacement?
1892663
Good question. I tried a quick dip in boiling water and it faired ok but made the plastic look a little fuggly (lost luster and slightly warped the screw on part). Going forward I just wipe down with alcohol.
1268889
It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help.
712960
I rinsed mine out with HOT water like 3 or 4 times then dropped a sigg cleaning tab in and drained it out, let it air dry and then there was no taste
158494
Never experienced that. I didn't even do the recommended vinegar "wash" pretreatment. Not sure how plastic taste can be an issue since cooking is done mostly in covered pots. I have baked cookies (2nd time used) and they were fine.
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I have two ways of removing label goo. The safest is to rub the goo generously with any kind of cooking oil, let it sit a while, then wipe off with a kleenex. If it doesn't all come off, repeat with more oil. Finally, wash off the oil with regular dishwashing liquid. That would be the method to use on any type of plastic, such as these mugs. The other method, which works very well on glass, ceramic, or metal, is to apply Citrusolve full strength and let it sit a while.
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
1546887
When brewing a single cup using your own grounds you have to switch the brewing options from k-cup to ground. The plastic taste and smell goes away after a few days.
1292205
I have been using these bottles for over a year and have never had a plastic taste from them. Before the first use just wash good with hot soapy water and there shouldn't be a problem.
2130040
I have found that cleaning it with warm water after use right after use and only washing it occasionally with soap and water gets the best results. Make sure you lift up the part in the middle as kernals and popped corn likes to get stuck under there and can really effect the taste of future batches if you miss them. Good luck.
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just use a vacuume, do not run them under water it can ruin them, the new plastic smell should be gone in like a week or so