How often do you throw out straws because they are dirty and you don't know how to clean them? Keep reading to learn how to clean water bottle straws fast and easily!
How to Wash Watter Bottle Straws
The best way to wash water bottle straws is to regularly clean them with a straw brush. This is a great tool for reaching those tough-to-reach spots in the straw and give it a thorough cleaning by hand.
Add a little dishwashing liquid to the straw brush and scrub both ends of the straw. Then, rinse with water to remove any soap residue from the straw.
Deep Cleaning a Water Bottle Straw
Does your straw need a little extra clean-up? No problem. If you find that straw that had disappeared somewhere for a long time or even if your kid left it at school -we all have been there, right?- and it’s been a while since you cleaned it last, you can soak the straw in equal parts vinegar and water.
This serves as a natural cleaning and sanitizing agent. After soaking, wash the straw as normal and let it dry.
Best Water Bottles for School Lunches
If you love the classics, this Stanley cup is gorgeous, durable, and fits in car cupholders! Another trendy water bottle your kids will love is this leakproof Owala bottle, the best for sipping anywhere, if you ask me!
Do you want to forget about cleaning straws? This no-straw Hydro Flask bottle is a terrific choice. If you need a great dupe, check out the water bottles by Simple Modern: pretty similar to Hydro Flask but half the price!
rana says
i have a little daughter i am very careful Parent me and my husband very helpful this blog thank’s
Kara says
I’ve been using q-tips for a while now. The regular ones, and the special “baby” ones that are thicker. Just dip them in dish water and push through with a chop stick or kabob stick.
Sarah D. says
I actually found a brush made specifically for cleaning those tiny straws. It wasn’t that expensive and saved me a lot of time (I don’t have a dishwasher, so anything that saves time is a plus). Pipe-cleaners sounds like a good idea, too. =)
nancy says
I use pipe cleaners to clean the inside of those straws, sometimes I twist the pipe cleaner for more oomph
Lisa says
I use chopsticks to clean the inside of the straws, but I love that pipecleaner idea too! After I run the chopstick thru the straw to clean it, I throw the chopstick in my dishwasher to get it clean and use it again.