How to Clean a Hydro Flask
Whether you have one Hydro Flask product or one in every size and color, it’s important to take proper care of your bottle or mug. In order to ensure your Hydro Flask maintains its color, structure, and insulation, it’s important to avoid common dishwashing mistakes. Plus, cleaning your Hydro Flask on a regular basis will help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, dirt, and grime. Use our guide to learn how to properly wash your Hydro Flask bottle or mug.
Are Hydro Flasks Dishwasher Safe?
Never put your Hydro Flask bottle or mug in the dishwasher. Water in the dishwasher can get very hot and damage the insulation of your Hydro Flask bottle. Plus, the powder coating of the exterior can get worn and discolored. The same can happen if you submerge the exterior of your bottle in extremely hot water. The Hydro Flask Hydro Flip Lid and Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Straw Lid are top-rack dishwasher safe, but other Hydro Flask lids and accessories should not be put in the dishwasher.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hydro Flask?
It is best to wash your Hydro Flask thoroughly after each use, particularly if you fill it with substances other than water. Bacteria from your mouth, hands, and the environment can make its way onto your bottle so proper washing can protect you and your bottle from harm. Plus, leftover beverages can create a hard-to-clean mess if you leave them for too long.
What Do I Need to Wash My Hydro Flask?
We recommend always washing your Hydro Flask with a bottle brush. Bottle brushes are shaped to reach every hard-to-reach corner of your water bottle and remove stuck-on stains and grime. There are a few solutions you can use in place of dish soap to clean your Hydro Flask without damage.
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Add ½ cup of distilled vinegar to your bottle and swirl it around. This will remove any stains or discoloration from inside the bottle. Let the vinegar sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water.
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Create a paste using 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda and a small amount of warm water. Dip your bottle brush into the paste and swirl it around your bottle. Use the paste to remove any tough stains inside your bottle.
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Bottle Bright tablets are a powerful Hydro Flask cleaner. They remove residue, smells, odors, and germs simply by adding water. Just put a Bottle Bright tablet into your Hydro Flask, fill with water, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes while the fizz does all the work. Then rinse your bottle with warm water.
Avoid Using Chlorine or Bleach
Do not use chlorine or bleach to clean your Hydro Flask bottles or mugs. Chlorine and bleach are powerful cleaning chemicals, but their residue can be harmful when ingested. Additionally, these chemicals will ruin stainless steel and cause your bottles to rust.
Using our tips for how to clean your Hydro Flask properly, you can now enjoy clean, germ-free, and odor-free drinking! Plus, your Hydro Flask bottles and mugs will last longer without damage or rust. Make your favorite water bottle last longer by putting all of these Hydro Flask cleaning tips to use.