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How to Care for a Stainless Steel Water Bottle

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First use, cleaning, sterilizing and transport, in four short steps.

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Care for your stainless steel water bottle, step by step

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Before the first use

Rinse the bottle with warm water before you drink from it the first time.

Take the seal out of the lid first. Then dry the lid and the groove the seal sits in, properly.

That last step is the one people skip. A groove that never dries fully is what tires a seal out early.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes. Every part of the bottle is dishwasher safe, lid and seal included.

Take the lid off the bottle first, and take the seal out of the lid. There is no temperature you need to watch.

One tip for the bamboo on the lid: it keeps its color longer if it dries fully between washes. Standing water is what dulls it, not the wash itself.

The sleeve on the silicone-coated bottle is a different material with its own question: Is silicone plastic?

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How to sterilize it

Take the lid off. Then put the bottle in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes.

Careful with the steam and the hot metal afterwards.

Before you pack it

Check two things. The lid is closed tight, and the seal sits properly in its groove.

That is the whole difference between a leak-proof bottle and a wet bag.

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When a seal stops sealing

You buy a seal. Not a new bottle.

Every wearing part is sold separately: seals, caps, brushes, carabiners. A spare seal already came with the bottle.

Why the bottle itself outlasts every seal: why stainless steel is the material of choice.

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Questions people ask

Can the stainless steel water bottle go in the dishwasher?

Yes, every part: bottle, lid and seal. Take the lid off and the seal out of the lid first. Then dry the groove before the seal goes back in. There is no temperature to watch. The bamboo on the lid keeps its color longer if it dries fully between washes.

How do I sterilize the bottle?

Take the lid off and put the bottle in boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Lift it out with tongs and let it cool. Then dry the bottle and the lid, and press the seal back into its groove.

Why does the bottle leak in my bag?

Almost always, the seal is not sitting all the way around in its groove, or the lid is not closed tight. Take the seal out, dry the groove, press the seal back in evenly, and close the lid firmly. If the seal feels stiff or looks flattened, replace it.

Where do I get a new seal for the bottle?

The seal set is sold on its own, and a spare seal already came with the bottle. Caps, brushes and carabiners are in the spare parts collection too. You buy the part, not a new bottle.

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