Great mugs. Stay hot forever. Never spill, sideways or upside down.
Unfortunately, it's also nigh impossible to fully clean the mechanism in the lid. If you drink coffee with cream or lots of sugar or anything else that has suspended solids in it , the solids will accumulate and eventually lead to the closing mechanism not closing quite right. You can clean the opening, but the spring and the rest of the mechanism will cake. Unfortunately, it doesn't end there. Over time, those caked on bits will shed back into your drink leading to occasional chunky-style swigs.
At this price, I'd order a few so you can pitch them as they become gunked up.
Quote from the thermos website concerning the product you are recommending directly above:
"The Hydration bottles are intended for use with cold liquids only"
the simplest way i know to clean a contigo is to add HOT water close the lid and and SHAKE IT UP them pointed in a safe direction and THROW THE SWITCH the now pressurized hot water will jet out
On the Contigo website, replacement lids are available for $7. Shipping is flat rate $5. It might be cost effective to stock replacement lids since many reviews complain about the gunking.
... Unfortunately, it's also nigh impossible to fully clean the mechanism in the lid. If you drink coffee with cream or lots of sugar or anything else that has suspended solids in it , the solids will accumulate and eventually lead to the closing mechanism not closing quite right. You can clean the opening, but the spring and the rest of the mechanism will cake. Unfortunately, it doesn't end there. Over time, those caked on bits will shed back into your drink leading to occasional chunky-style swigs. At this price, I'd order a few so you can pitch them as they become gunked up.
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Unfortunately, it's also nigh impossible to fully clean the mechanism in the lid. If you drink coffee with cream or lots of sugar or anything else that has suspended solids in it , the solids will accumulate and eventually lead to the closing mechanism not closing quite right. You can clean the opening, but the spring and the rest of the mechanism will cake. Unfortunately, it doesn't end there. Over time, those caked on bits will shed back into your drink leading to occasional chunky-style swigs.
At this price, I'd order a few so you can pitch them as they become gunked up.
A little pricey, but worth it.
"The Hydration bottles are intended for use with cold liquids only"
and honestly just soaking the lid helps a lot
http://www.gocontigo.com/replacement-lids-accessories/lids-travel-mugs/autoseal-west-loop-easy-clean-lid-fits-16-oz-20-oz.html
Thank you!