Kitchen cleaning
Clean Reusable Straws, Narrow Bottles and Small Seals
Disassemble only approved parts, brush narrow channels, rinse well and dry completely
Overview
Narrow passages and small seals are easy to miss. Remove only maker-approved parts, brush the inside, rinse away cleaner and count parts on a dish while they dry; never force a brush through a delicate valve.
Tools needed
- Bottle brush
- Straw brush
- Parts dish
- Mild dish soap
Cleaning steps
Disassemble and account for parts
Check the model instructions, remove the straw, lid and approved seal, and place them on a dish.
Brush channels and small areas
Use mild soap and the right small brush for bottle interiors, straws and reachable crevices.
Rinse thoroughly
Rinse each item with clean water until no suds or cleaner scent remains.
Dry open and reassemble
Dry bottle, lid, straw and seals apart until fully dry, then check orientation before reassembly.
Common mistakes
Rinsing but not brushing straws
✓ Correct actionUse a suitable straw brush inside the channel.
Pulling an unknown seal out
✓ Correct actionCheck model instructions first.
Losing small parts
✓ Correct actionUse a parts dish and count each component.
Sealing it while wet
✓ Correct actionDry completely before sealing or storing.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Check the model instructions, remove the straw, lid and approved seal, and place them on a dish.
- Dry bottle, lid, straw and seals apart until fully dry, then check orientation before reassembly.
Tips for employers
- Provide a parts diagram for each bottle and lid design so seals are not removed incorrectly.
- Keep replacement straws and seals; replace rather than reuse a cracked or distorted part.
Completion checklist
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