Is it easy to clean the inside of the bottle by hand? If I'd use if for drinks other than water, would I be able to get it clean without a dishwasher?
1761649
It's not too bad. If your drinks have sugar in them you can get one of those long sticks with a sponge at the end to scrub the inside more meticulously. I only drink water and tea from it, so i usually just leave soapwater in it for a while to sit, shake it up vigorously, then rinse it out a few times.
1761650
I wash it by hand with the rubber sleeve still on most of the time... bottle brush helps. I will take the sleeve off once a month to wash it even though I don't think it's completely necessary. When taking the sleeve off I pull off the bottom part first then pull the whole piece off over the opening. Getting the sleeve off is pretty difficult but doable. The rubber sleeve is really durable so sometimes I'll get a guy without manicured nails to handle it if needed....most of the times though I handle it fine.
1761651
I haven't used it with anything but water, but I think you'd need a bottle brush if inside was dirty. The opening is not that big.
1761652
The opening is larger than most water bottles, a bottle brush would work for scrubbing, I generally wash the mouth of the bottle and shake it partially full of soapy water. I don;t often put anything other than water in it tho.
1761653
You may want to use a bottle brush if you aren't planning to put it in a dishwasher.
1761654
Only if your hands are the size of an infant. There are bottle brushes you could use and a washcloth would fit in, but you're not going to get your hand in there.
1761655
I would recommend using a small dish-brush. That way you can get every area. It would be very difficult with a sponge.
159434
I hand wash mine as I would be concerned about its size for the dishwasher. It is an easy enough item to quickly clean in the sink and then put away to get it out of my way. I'm wary of exposing it to the temps in the dishwasher, too.
2109836
I have been washing mine in the dish washer for about a year with no problem. Just unscrew the bottle at the middle, and put in the washer in the top rack. Have not lost one, though my sister in law did washing hers by hand. Have not had any changes in the bottle or top with weekly use and dishwasher cleaning.
1661458
I find it very easy to clean with just a dish rag(since I really only fill it with water or iced coffee or tea). A friend whom I gave one as a gift told me that she often fills with lemonade or orange juice, and if she neglects to clean it promptly, she drops in a denture clean I g tablet, and then rinses it thoroughly. GREAT product!!
427578
Hi..to be honest I would hand wash them. The bottles would probably be ok in dishwasher..the glass seems fairly thick and durable.
1943213
I have not put them in the dishwasher. I think the best way to clean them would be to use a baby bottle cleaner. They might hold up to the extreme heat of the dishwasher.
1456535
Good question, I don't have a dishwasher so I wouldn't know. I would personally stick with hand-washing it. A quick rinse and wipe off is all you need. Unless it's made from stainless steel, which I don't think it is, a dishwasher may not be the best idea.
128005
I have one and just wash it by hand. Not sure if it's dishwasher safe or not. But You don't really need to wash it a lot.
530370
I've never washed the bottle part in the dishwasher since it said not to on the insert (the lid seems to be machine washable), but here's a trick for cleaning the inside: Drop an Efferdent tablet in and wait about 20-30 minutes. Then just rinse it out well. The Efferdent is anti-bacterial and the foaming action cleans the inside thoroughly. It's cheap, too!
743293
Sure. You can wash it in the sink....or put it in the dishwasher. I use my Back to Basics Blender Express for smoothies, so it really cleans up fast and easy. You can also use a small, soft bottle brush if there are areas you feel you cannot reach.
1940009
Normally, I handwash, but I am sure you can safely wash it in diswasher. Moreover, I believe it may be much easier to clean in a dishwasher!
1199402
It's pretty easy, I use some soap and water and shake up the bottle and then a sponge for the mouth and cap. I also have one of those water bottle wand cleaner things (like a brush on a stick) so I can clean it better if I have anything besides water in it. I mainly use this bottle for water only, so it hasn't been a problem getting it clean.
1366956
We put ours in the dishwasher. We only use it for water so I don't worry about extra cleaning for milk or juice left in there.
1625676
I tend to wash it by hand just to be on the safe side. Haven't tried it in the dishwasher
1686850
Not trying to be facetious, but have you tried scrubbing it out with a bottle brush?? I have 3 of them and don't have this problem. I put them in the dishwasher and use the bottle brush. You may have a defective bottle???
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.
1923014
I do put mine in the dishwasher, but also have hand washed it. I put it in the sink with some soap and spray water to wash it. The saliva does stick so it needs to be washed each time. I don't find the handwashing difficult.