How do you wash the spout? Does the spout come apart for cleaning?
1757638
Yes, the gasket comes off. I use a small automotive brush to clean the spout.
1757639
I haven't tried taking it apart, because it doesn't look like it should. I soak the top in soapy water to get the coffee gunk out. I also take the vinegar water mixture from cleaning the coffee maker, pour it into the container while it is still hot, and run it through the spout.
1078244
We cleaned ours by hand - not sure if it would be okay in the dishwasher. The only part that disassembles for cleaning is the bottom part that it rests in. Pretty easy clean though
2165114
I always put mine in a cup of soapy water and let it run for a minute, then rinsed and dried. It always seem to come clean. Hope this helps.
1308492
Yes! That's what I do to sterilize it! To take it apart you just push the tube up through the cup and it comes right off! Hope this helps! :)
1351099
No it does not come apart for cleaning. The tank is seperate for cleaning but the unit does not come apart & the nozzel for misting doesn't come off,
2185844
Yes it can be taken apart, I thoroughly clean every other month. This is how I do it. Take the filter out (best done when changing filter). Remove white tray. Fill container with water, add one teaspoon of bleach. Leave soaking for approxamitely thirty minutes. Then open tap and let the water flow out (this cleans out the tap). Rinse out thoroughly, replace filter and fill with water. If the tap is dirty and the washer is stained, save some of the water being drained from the container. Unscrew the tap and place in the saved water. Leave for half hour then rinse and clean properly before replacing on the Brita container.
1788634
I've never taken it apart. The straw pulls out very easily. Then I just throw it in the dish washer or use a bottle brush. The straw is wide enough I've never had a problem with it being cleaned out. If you have stuff stuck in the straw then I would suggest a pipe cleaner or they do sell straw cleaners...not sure what they are called. I see them with sippy cups for kids all the time. I just looked to see if I could pull the straw out of the grey part of the lid and I'm not sure it's supposed to come out. I could wiggle it, but when I pulled it didn't budge at all.
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.
297017
You don't really have to clean it. But if you want to you can mix a little soap and warm water and pour it through the unit. If you use it for other liquids besides water just make sure you flush it out with water really good. :)
2099113
I have never taken it apart to clean but there is a plastic cover on the back that will pop off and opens up to the spinning cylinder. So I do believe you can clean it that way.
1204457
So far I've just run hot water through it with a little dish soap. No build up in the few days I've been using it. I don't see how else you could clean it though.
1405857
Rinse the spout and inside of pouch with hot water. Use a bottle nipple brush to clean any particles and put in top rack of dish washer
79850
Yes. I take it apart each time to allow excellent cleaning of all parts and surfaces. Drinking from one right now that goes through the DW every other day.
38559
I have been putting mine in the top rack of the dishwasher. After I take it out of the dishwasher I let it sit in the drying rack next to my sink overnight. I have been pleased with how this works. Someone else asked if it comes apart for washing. I have not found a way to disassemble it. Putting it in the dishwasher works for me.
238637
Sorry...never taken it apart. Just wash with soap and water after each use.
1653088
No it doesn't come apart for cleaning. You must wait for it to cool and then wipe it with a moist cloth. Hope this helps.
568145
I personally do not have a dishwasher, but I think handwashing is better for this pot because it is somewhat fragile. I would think it easier to clean inside the spout by hand. Be careful! I read a few testamonials where people said they broke the pot by bumping it too hard on the sink or something.