The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Reusable Silicone Straws– GoSili

May 31,2024

This might be one of the most asked questions about reusable silicone goodies—how do you clean them? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. In this blog, we’re doing a deep dive into cleaning your silicone straws, tumblers, and any other silicone reusable you have. We’ll give you tips to keep all your silicone in tip-top shape. And if some mold happened to take over any of your goodies—we’ll cover that too. Let’s get cleaning! Are Silicone Straws and Tumblers Hard to Clean? No way… it’s actually super easy and convenient. And there are many ways you can get your silicone stuff cleaned up—which we’ll cover in this blog. All stress-free so you can happily sip away. Cleaning your reusable silicone straw offers as much flexibility as the straw itself. There are several ways to clean them… in the dishwasher, with a brush, with a bit of soap and running water, or by boiling them for 10 minutes. And the same applies to your tumblers, lids, and snack bags. How Often Should You Clean Your Silicone Reusables? Ideally, you want to get your products clean after every use. If they stay dirty for too long, food might get stuck in there—which causes mold growth. To avoid this, simply toss your silicone straws, tumblers, or any other product in the dishwasher after every use. Easy peasy. How to Clean Silicone Straws Without a Brush? The awesomeness of silicone straws allows you to clean them without using a brush. Because they’re see-through and flexible, you can easily spot food that’s stuck. Simply add a drop of soap to one end of the straw, run a bit of water through it, and using your fingers give the straw a good squish. If you notice some food stuck inside your straw, make sure to squeeze it really well where the food is. Rinse it thoroughly to get rid of the soap and you’re good to go! If you have a very persistent piece of food stuck in your straw, you can use floss or a long Q-tip to reach it. Give it a good scrub, run water through it, and put it in your dishwasher or boil it for 10 minutes to make sure it doesn’t grow any mold. Mold in Your Silicone Reusables? Here’s What to Do! Oops… you got mold in your silicone stuff… Not to worry! Solutions are what we’re all about at Gosili. To get rid of mold, simply make a solution using equal parts vinegar and baking soda. Let your reusables soak there and then give them a good scrub. Afterwards, toss them in the dishwasher or boil them for 10 minutes to make sure they’re completely sanitized. That should also keep more mold from growing. Can You Put Your Silicone Straws and Tumblers in the Dishwasher? Yes! In both the top and bottom rack. One of the best things about silicone is that it doesn