topic Re: How to clean a Thermos container in Kitchen

How to clean a Thermos container

Icegoddess — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:47:24 GMT

I just bought a stainless steel Thermos beverage container. For some reason, I actually read the instructions and it says not to use bleach to clean. How do you clean coffee/tea stains if you can't use bleach? That is what I have used in the past for my Contigo containers and never had a problem (whether it says not to I don't know). I think I have tried Efferdent tablets in the past and the staining remained.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

RedTop — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:57:15 GMT

My husband carried a stainless steel thermos to work in the coal mine for 12 years. I poured baking soda into the thermos, followed by white vinegar, let it foam, then sit for an hour or so, before washing as usual. This kept the inside shiny clean.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

rms1954 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:58:39 GMT

My guess is there could be a reaction to the metal. I would never use bleach on anything I use that comes in contact with food.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

sunshine45 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:53:42 GMT

have never used bleach or anything harsh in a thermos or special cups.

i just use hot water, detergent, and a silicone bottle brush as needed OR the dishwasher if it can go into the dishwasher.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

aroc3435 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:54:33 GMT

@Icegoddess Same advice as @RedTop baking soda and white vinegar is what I would use for cleaning a thermos. It's one of my faithful food safe cleaning combos for many things.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

shopperqvc — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:19:20 GMT

My Mother used Efferdent tablets in very hot watwer. Just don't use the ones with mouth wash in them, like Listerine, because that taste will stay a while and it does not improve the coffee flavor. It takes a few washings to get that taste out. The regular tablets work well, and after you wash the Thermos out the taste doesn't linger. Let the hot water and Efferdent sit awhile and then wash the thermos out with soap.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

Lilysmom — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:40:11 GMT

You can take a dishwasher puck and drop it in the cup with hot water. Let sit and rinse. Shiny clean. LM

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

jackthebear — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:55:20 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
I just bought a stainless steel Thermos beverage container. For some reason, I actually read the instructions and it says not to use bleach to clean. How do you clean coffee/tea stains if you can't use bleach? That is what I have used in the past for my Contigo containers and never had a problem (whether it says not to I don't know). I think I have tried Efferdent tablets in the past and the staining remained.

is the inside Stainless?

I'd use bleach anyway

only thing I can think of is that repeated bleach would erode the seal

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

Lucky Duck — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:12:00 GMT

I use Oxi Clean granules (approx 1-2 tsp) and fill Thermos with hot water, shake, and let set for about half an hour. Rinse with hot soapy water and then rinse with hot water. Thermos looks like new!

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

cindyNC — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:14:10 GMT

Great tips! Thanks!

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

twinkies — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:23:38 GMT

Drop a denture tablet in a themos filled almost to the top with hot water .

Cathy from ma

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

Fressa — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:28:58 GMT

I swear by Dawn dish detergent---blue formula/original. Put a few drops in with hot water and let it sit. I use the Campenelli sponges to wipe it out and rinse. If there are stubborn stains then just repeat using a bit more Dawn. Works for me.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

Junker2327 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:46:09 GMT

I throw in cascade or a dishwashing pod. Works perrfectly

Beckyblu

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

Nightowlz — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 19:46:20 GMT

DH uses Brew Rite the same stuff he uses to clean his coffee maker with.

Re: How to clean a Thermos container

ECBG — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:49:02 GMT

@aroc3435 wrote:
@Icegoddess Same advice as @RedTop baking soda and white vinegar is what I would use for cleaning a thermos. It's one of my faithful food safe cleaning combos for many things.

@Icegoddess I would add uncooked rice to this.