Cleaning the thermos: 5 tips for clean vacuum bottles

There are many ways to clean thermos jugs so you can get rid of stains and unpleasant smells. In the following you will find tips for cleaning your vacuum flask and which liquids are suitable for thermos flasks.

Clean the thermos flask - with these 5 tips you will succeed

With the following tips you can get your thermos sparkling clean again in just a few steps.

• For the first tip on cleaning small residues, you only need one or two teaspoons of salt and a little hot water . Fill your thermos with the two ingredients and shake it vigorously. Now you can empty it. Before use, you should rinse again with clear water.
• A somewhat more intensive cleaning is achieved by using dishwasher tabs . Again, you need to add hot water next to the tab and let it sit for a long time.
• Another option for cleaning thermos flasks is cleaning with the help of baking soda . Simply add a pack of baking soda to the thermos next to hot water and pour this mixture away after a short time. So even stronger coffee stains should be easy to remove.
• Similar to baking soda and dishwasher tabs, you can also use denture cleaners . Again, you need to mix it with hot water in the thermos. In addition, you can also use rice to easily remove even stronger stains.
• Finally, there is the option of cleaning with Ako-Pads . Place them on the bottom of the jug and fill in hot water again. After overnight exposure, you can remove the metal sponges and dirty water.

These liquids are suitable for thermos flasks

In order to keep your thermos clean in the future, you should pay attention to what you put in it. This way you avoid heavy soiling inside from the start.

• Basically, you should not put acidic drinks in the thermos, as the acid can destroy the seal and cause the thermos to leak. Therefore, drinks such as cola should not be filled.
• You should also watch out for perishable products. So it is advisable to mix the coffee with fresh milk, because the filled milk can produce unpleasant smells when kept warm.
• You should also refrain from juices or smoothies or do not leave them in the bottle for too long, as these can also spoil quickly and leave stains and unpleasant smells.
• You should also rinse your thermos properly with warm tap water after each use.

In the following practical tip you will read how to descale your kettle properly and avoid residues.