How to clean my water tumbler, mugs and water bottle?

Let’s say you want to buy something you need from somewhere, for example a water tumbler wallmart. To keep your tumblers with straws, water tumbler, mugs, and water bottle or cup with straw and lid clean and fresh, here’s a guide for each:

1. Tumblers with straws, water tumbler, mugs, and water bottle or cup with straw and lid: How to clean?

• Daily Cleaning:

  1. Rinse the tumbler with warm water immediately after use. This prevents buildup.
  2. Use mild dish soap and warm water. Scrub the inside with a bottle brush to reach hard-to-clean spots.
  3. Don’t forget to clean the lid and straw (if applicable) using a small brush or straw cleaner.
  4. For a deeper clean, fill the tumbler with a mix of 1 part baking soda and 2 parts vinegar, let it sit for 15–20 minutes, then scrub and rinse.

• Deep Clean (Weekly or Biweekly):

  1. Add vinegar or baking soda into the tumbler, fill with warm water, and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
  2. For stubborn stains, use a mixture of baking soda and water to scrub the inside.

2. Water Mugs:

• Daily Cleaning:
  1. Wash with warm, soapy water. Use a sponge or dish cloth.
  2. If there’s coffee or tea residue, you can add a little baking soda or vinegar to scrub it away.
• Stubborn Stains:
  1. For coffee stains, a mixture of baking soda and warm water works wonders. Let it sit, then scrub with a sponge.
  2. For more persistent stains, soak the mug in vinegar and warm water for about 15 minutes before washing.

3. Water Bottle, insulated cup with straw:

• Daily Cleaning:
  1. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and mild soap, using a bottle brush.
  2. Ensure that you clean the lid and the inside of the cap, as they can trap bacteria.
• Deep Clean (Weekly or when needed):
  1. Fill the bottle with warm water and a teaspoon of baking soda, then shake it up and let it sit for 15–20 minutes before rinsing.
  2. Alternatively, use a mixture of vinegar and water (1:1 ratio), let it sit, then scrub.

General Tips:

1. Drying: Always allow the bottles and mugs to air dry completely after washing to avoid moisture buildup, which can lead to mold or odor.
2. Dishwasher (if applicable): Many water bottles and mugs are dishwasher-safe. Just check the manufacturer’s guidelines. However, lids and straws may need hand washing.
3. Odor Control: If there’s an odor, mix a tablespoon of baking soda with warm water and let it sit in the bottle overnight, then rinse thoroughly.
4. The New York times wrote: “Drop just a half-teaspoon or so of baking soda into your mug or bottle, and add approximately half a cup of vinegar. It’ll foam vigorously for a few seconds but then die down. At that point, start scrubbing with your brush or sponge.”