Comments on: How to Wash a Contigo Travel Mug http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/ Wed, 23 May 2012 00:36:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-84325 Mary Wed, 02 May 2012 18:00:03 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-84325 I use my contigo once per day for latte. I clean it thoroughly after each use including soaking the mug full of hot soapy water upside down, shaking vigorously and shooting the water out the vents and drinking spout, baking soda, vinegar (balsamic), etc. That disgusting stuff still comes out in my mouth sometimes, and I was wondering what I was doing wrong as this simply could NOT be acceptable performance to contigo. Well, it appears that there is really no way to avoid this. If it wasn't for the things the mugs do really well they would have gone in the trash a long time ago. I wonder when someone will get e.coli, or salmonella, or who knows what from these things. Just hope it's not me! I use my contigo once per day for latte. I clean it thoroughly after each use including soaking the mug full of hot soapy water upside down, shaking vigorously and shooting the water out the vents and drinking spout, baking soda, vinegar (balsamic), etc. That disgusting stuff still comes out in my mouth sometimes, and I was wondering what I was doing wrong as this simply could NOT be acceptable performance to contigo. Well, it appears that there is really no way to avoid this. If it wasn’t for the things the mugs do really well they would have gone in the trash a long time ago. I wonder when someone will get e.coli, or salmonella, or who knows what from these things. Just hope it’s not me!

]]> By: cliff v http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-81896 cliff v Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:37:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-81896 Fill the mug with very hot water, put lid back on tight, then shake mug and lid vigorously. Place towards sink with lid facing down. Allow water to shoot through hole by depressing button. Do this several times. avoid pointing at any body parts as this water will come out pressurized. take lid off and dump excess water in sink. Repeat until desired level is achieved (again, avoid pointing directly at body parts! Not responsible for anyone not following the safety of this cleaning method). Fill the mug with very hot water, put lid back on tight, then shake mug and lid vigorously. Place towards sink with lid facing down. Allow water to shoot through hole by depressing button. Do this several times. avoid pointing at any body parts as this water will come out pressurized. take lid off and dump excess water in sink. Repeat until desired level is achieved (again, avoid pointing directly at body parts! Not responsible for anyone not following the safety of this cleaning method).

]]> By: JDub http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-80943 JDub Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:45:15 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-80943 To clean I: 1. Soak both the lid and mug in hot soapy water. 10 minutes or so. Wash the mug w/soft cloth &/or brush. 2. Rinse the lid well to get any currently loose gunk out. 3. Take some of the soapy water and put it in the mug. Put on the lid. 4. Shake the crap out of it! (careful not the press the button while you do!) When done, press the button to let some of the hot air out. 5. Open and check out all the black gunk in the water! Dump into empty sink. 6. Repeat with soapy water 1-2 more times, then do 1-2 repeats only with hot water from the tap (no soap), until you aren't seeing gunk. 7. Now refill one last time, fill halfway or so w/hot water again, put on lid, turn upside down, press the button to let the water drain out the spout. Should be good! To clean I:
1. Soak both the lid and mug in hot soapy water. 10 minutes or so. Wash the mug w/soft cloth &/or brush.
2. Rinse the lid well to get any currently loose gunk out.
3. Take some of the soapy water and put it in the mug. Put on the lid.
4. Shake the crap out of it! (careful not the press the button while you do!) When done, press the button to let some of the hot air out.
5. Open and check out all the black gunk in the water! Dump into empty sink.
6. Repeat with soapy water 1-2 more times, then do 1-2 repeats only with hot water from the tap (no soap), until you aren’t seeing gunk.
7. Now refill one last time, fill halfway or so w/hot water again, put on lid, turn upside down, press the button to let the water drain out the spout.

Should be good!

]]> By: Nicole http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-75557 Nicole Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:13:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-75557 Jamming the lid open is a good call! I used a toothpick and that did the trick. Now when soaking the mug or putting it in the dishwasher, I know I'm getting the sealed-off portion of the spout! Thanks, guys! Jamming the lid open is a good call! I used a toothpick and that did the trick. Now when soaking the mug or putting it in the dishwasher, I know I’m getting the sealed-off portion of the spout! Thanks, guys!

]]> By: Harv http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-74815 Harv Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:49:11 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-74815 These are the best travel mugs ever! The only downside is the cleaning part. I had a black lid on mine and I guess I didn't realize or see the build up. I washed it daily and then after about 6 months I took a sip of coffee and ended up with a long, rubbery string in my mouth. Kinda gross. So here is what I did. I took two tablespoons of dish washing machine detergent and poured it into the cup. I then took hot tap water and filled it up 3/4 full. I put the lid back on and shook the mug upside down for about 20 seconds. While still holding the mug upside down, I pushed the button to release a bit of the soapy water. Shook it again for about 10 seconds, and again released a bit of water. Then I placed the mug in an empty kitchen sink upside down. The water/soap was able to eat away at the crud. In the morning, I shook the mug again for about 30 seconds, then opened it and looked inside (if you've had your mug for a few months and have only been hand washing it, you will see lots of crud floating in the water). I poured out the water, and filled it 3/4 of the way up with hot water. I put the lid on it again and shook upside down while periodically pressing the button. Once there was no more crud in the water, the mug was clean. In addition to hand washing I do this technique once a week to keep it shiny clean! These are the best travel mugs ever! The only downside is the cleaning part.

I had a black lid on mine and I guess I didn’t realize or see the build up. I washed it daily and then after about 6 months I took a sip of coffee and ended up with a long, rubbery string in my mouth. Kinda gross.

So here is what I did. I took two tablespoons of dish washing machine detergent and poured it into the cup. I then took hot tap water and filled it up 3/4 full. I put the lid back on and shook the mug upside down for about 20 seconds. While still holding the mug upside down, I pushed the button to release a bit of the soapy water. Shook it again for about 10 seconds, and again released a bit of water. Then I placed the mug in an empty kitchen sink upside down. The water/soap was able to eat away at the crud.

In the morning, I shook the mug again for about 30 seconds, then opened it and looked inside (if you’ve had your mug for a few months and have only been hand washing it, you will see lots of crud floating in the water). I poured out the water, and filled it 3/4 of the way up with hot water. I put the lid on it again and shook upside down while periodically pressing the button. Once there was no more crud in the water, the mug was clean.

In addition to hand washing I do this technique once a week to keep it shiny clean!

]]> By: Guy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-64799 Guy Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:04:51 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-64799 To clean the lid, I would suggest temporarily jamming open the mouth piece and then placing into the dishwasher. Otherwise, the sealed parts that are compressed against the lid are not exposed for cleaning. To clean the lid, I would suggest temporarily jamming open the mouth piece and then placing into the dishwasher. Otherwise, the sealed parts that are compressed against the lid are not exposed for cleaning.

]]> By: Nancee http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-64593 Nancee Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:07:55 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-64593 I'm really considering buying one of these Contigo travel mugs because the reviews are so good. I want a non-leaking mug that keeps my coffee hot and is comfortable to use. However, if so many people find it difficult to keep the lid free from gunk and odor it is a concern. Why doesn't the company address this problem and/or change the lid? I’m really considering buying one of these Contigo travel mugs because the reviews are so good. I want a non-leaking mug that keeps my coffee hot and is comfortable to use. However, if so many people find it difficult to keep the lid free from gunk and odor it is a concern. Why doesn’t the company address this problem and/or change the lid?

]]> By: Kim http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-64578 Kim Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:08:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-64578 I've had the same Contigo stainless steel travel mug for almost 3 1/2 years and I use it daily. I am just now considering replacing it because the autoseal button actually comes off when I wash it. Amazingly it still doesn't even leak!! It's a travel mug that after one use you will NEVER use another. I’ve had the same Contigo stainless steel travel mug for almost 3 1/2 years and I use it daily. I am just now considering replacing it because the autoseal button actually comes off when I wash it. Amazingly it still doesn’t even leak!! It’s a travel mug that after one use you will NEVER use another.

]]> By: CJ http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-64548 CJ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 05:10:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-64548 Boiling the lid for 10 minutes helps get all the black gunk out of the inside of the lid. Just soap and water will not do it. I need to try the 30 sec BS & Vinegar treatment recommended here. Boiling the lid for 10 minutes helps get all the black gunk out of the inside of the lid. Just soap and water will not do it. I need to try the 30 sec BS & Vinegar treatment recommended here.

]]> By: Erica http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-a-contigo-travel-mug/#comment-64522 Erica Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:49:20 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=3663#comment-64522 After soaking the lid, I use a pipe cleaner. Works well and is cheap. After soaking the lid, I use a pipe cleaner. Works well and is cheap.

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