How easy is this to take apart and clean? I read the other OXO cup (Tot Straw Cup) is impossible to clean &amp; black mold starts to build in the cap.
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It doesn't come apart. Black mold does build up around the straw if it isn't washed everyday but it doesn't leak.
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You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for... » Read More You have to take it apart to clean it, but it's not that bad. There's several pieces to it and you want to be sure you don't lose the little knobs or it won't work. You can remove the knobs to take it apart and then put the knob right back on the removed part so you don't lose it while you wash it. You can put it in the dishwasher so it's easy in that regard. Hand washing it can be a little annoying, but not terrible. It's definitely a useful device and so much easier and faster than using a fork to mash up food. I didn't get one until I had my fourth child and I felt really dumb for waiting so long. « Show Less
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It comes apart, so i think it is very easy to clean. I think it is a great product. Worth buying.
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You have to separately buy a straw cleaning brush. And in my experience, it gets moldy very quickly, even though we washed it after every use and set it out to dry. Found out the hard way when I saw a bunch of black stuff floating in it while my daughter was drinking her water!!
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Yes, all parts come apart and are very easy to clean. One of the reasons I love this cup!
1889051
We have a straw brush (made for Dr. Brown's bottles) that we use... but usually we just disassemble and place the straws in the dishwasher and have never had a problem! I have never noticed any mold growth on our straws, but I wonder if the user who mentioned that does not disassemble the straws prior to cleaning? That is the only explanation I can think of, as this straw does not even have a "no leak" valve...
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This one is very easy to clean, it all comes apart easily.I know what you mean about the other model...it got pretty disgusting.I love this one.
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Cleaning is easy. Mouth piece is wide so you can easily clean the spout. Baby bottle sponge brush works great!Will it get moldy? I don't know. I haven't experienced it yet since I use it on a daily basis.
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yes ours turned yellow on all 2 cups, then we had the mold issue, it was just super nasty. i threw away the straws thinking i can just go online and buy replacement straws and guess what? nada. :(
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Simple. Just take it apart by pulling the handle out and wash all the parts with soap and water. To take it apart, pull the handle out (it swings away from the coffee maker, and stays attached at the top). Once the handle has been pulled out, the top will come off very easily. After the top is off, the coffee basket will come out of the bottom. Just wash everything after it's all in pieces. Some people just rinse it off. I guess I'm too OCD for that. Hope you get one. Nothing like it for making good coffee.
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Not only does the white mouth piece separate from the cap (which is two pieces hinged together), but the rubber gaskets in the lid and around the mouthpiece pop off. As you may have seen, others have complained about odor in the cap, and I had that issue as well. Soaking helped a bit, but it returned. When I tried to scrub a little under the top rubber gasket, it popped right off. Clean up was a piece of cake, it popped right back on when I was done, and all odor was gone.
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I put hot water in it with a little dish soap, put the cap and and shake. This cleans it pretty well. Once or twice I have stuffed a small rag inside and swished it around with the handle from a wooden spoon. I suppose a bottle brush would also work but is not usually needed. The opening on the narrow mouth is 1 1/4" wide and is by far the easiest to drink out of.
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i have not had a problem with mold but ive only had my thermos for a couple of weeks.. i do not put milk in it bcuz we all know mild get stuck in straws etc... i was skeptical about buying it bcuz it has a straw and the worry of mold... but honestly its a real good thermos and it does not leak at all. i make sure to take it apart after school and clean it right away and allow it to fully dry
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I put mine in the dishwasher for about six months. Just too much work, with all the other non-dishwasher-safe junk to wash. It was perfect but then gradually a screw got loose and the handle got slightly loose and then there was a microscopic leak in the bottom. So I got a new one, don't want to take any chances. It's a drag to have to clean it ( I have big hands and have to put on dishwashing gloves) but it's worth it, since it's such a cool coffee mug. I really do love it. The travel one, unfortunately, has a plastic lip. Not so good....
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You can unscrew the two part lid, but you can't separate the two parts -- nor do you need to. The lid with the top part of the straw fits nicely in dishwasher, or can be washed easily by hand.
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I found it extremely easy to clean. I'd just put clean water in it and turn it on right after I finished my drink. If it needed to be disinfected, I'd put soap in the water and turn it on. The problem with it is the motor doesn't last long. If you use it daily like I did, you'll be lucky to get more than two or three months out of it.
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very easy! you just unscrew it and give it a good rinse. you could also soak it if you want. either way, it is super easy to take apart and clean and put back together