How to Clean Kids Tumblers, Bottles, and Straws

Life can get messy, especially when you have the little ones in tow. Thankfully, your family's drinkware doesn’t have to be!

Greens Steel’s Stainless Steel Kids Tumblers are easy to clean, making them the perfect companion for your kiddo to stay hydrated and healthy while they’re hard at work having fun.

Here's 4 easy methods for keeping your kids' drink tumblers, bottles, straws and easy-sip lids sparkling clean and fresh: 

DON'T FORGET: When setting out to dry, leave the sliding re-closable drink spout on the lid open halfway. This allows the air to circulate through the gaps for a thorough air dry.

All of Greens Steel’s Stainless Steel drinkware is completely dishwasher-safe, making for a hassle-free cleanup that couldn’t be simpler. An electropolished finish on the interior ensures your kids bottles stay rust-free and keep the contents tasting pure, even with frequent dishwasher use!

Finally, allow the pieces to dry completely before reassembling and storing in the cupboard. 

DON'T FORGET: If your little ones are helping you load up the dishwasher, ensure that they wash their hands thoroughly after touching the dishwasher detergent powder or tabs. 

The mixture will foam and bubble up, indicating it’s working its deep exfoliating magic. Once the mixture settles, put on the lid and seal the bottle before giving it a good shake.

Finally, empty the vinegar mixture out, and give the bottle a thorough rinse before allowing to air dry. 

WHAT NOT TO DO...

As you can tell, stainless steel drinkware is incredibly convenient, versatile, and couldn’t be more simple to clean and keep in tip–top shape.

Still, there are a few no-no's you should keep in mind when giving your kids' bottles the scrub down…

1. DO NOT USE BLEACH TO CLEAN YOUR STAINLESS STEEL

Bleach is often the go-to for keeping your hardware spotless, but consider it off limits for your stainless steel drinkware. Because bleach is a powerful oxidizing agent, it does not play well with the chromium oxide, which is the very component that makes your steel "stainless"!

2. DO NOT USE STEEL-ON-STEEL

It can be tempting to reach for the steel wool or spatula and go to town on those particularly stubborn food or coffee stains, but think twice. Scratching the interior of your tumbler will attract stains and residue, forever putting the contents at risk of being contaminated.

BONUS: ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Don’t want to use dish soap, but need your tumbler cleaned in a pinch? Looking for a more eco-friendly method? Many common household items double as a powerful cleaning agent, including the following: 

Baking soda 

This accessible and affordable multi-purpose product isn’t only destined for the oven. The powder can be mixed with water or other cleaning liquids to lift stains and give a deep clean.

distilled white vinegar

Another kitchen staple, distilled white vinegar (and most household vinegars) is a useful non-toxic cleaning agent. 

Hydrogen peroxide

A mild antiseptic typically used medically to prevent infections, hydrogen peroxide is a versatile household product that’s effective for cleaning as well.

lemon juice

This citrus fruit doubles as an antibacterial agent, making the juice from lemons a great weapon against mold and germs.

Tea tree oil

Microbial properties in the essential oil makes it another great cleaning product, and a little goes a long way.

P.S. Here's some other helpful links to other Greens Steel tips & tricks:

→ How to Clean a Stainless Steel Coffee Cup

→ How to Clean Your BEAST Tumbler

→ How to Clean Reusable Metal Straws in 5 Steps

→ How to Clean a Stainless Steel Bottle in 3 Ways