{"id":29952,"date":"2023-01-13T14:48:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T14:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/13\/heres-why-your-travel-mug-is-leaking-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T14:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T14:48:59","slug":"heres-why-your-travel-mug-is-leaking-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2023\/01\/13\/heres-why-your-travel-mug-is-leaking-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s Why Your Travel Mug Is Leaking \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Most of us need a little pick-me-up in the morning, whether it\u2019s coffee or tea. If you want to take it to work or class with you, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019re using an insulated travel mug. But if you\u2019ve recently spilled coffee down your shirt or noticed your tea going cold, there might be a reason why.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been washing your insulated travel mug<\/a> in the dishwasher, you might inadvertently be ruining it\u2014even if your intentions were to keep it clean.<\/p>\n

If you tossed the care instructions for your mug before reading them, you might have missed that it\u2019s not dishwasher safe<\/a>. That\u2019s true of most insulated mugs and tumblers<\/a>, and there are good reasons why. They\u2019re called heat and water pressure.<\/p>\n

Insulated mugs have an interior chamber and a larger one outside of it, and they are separated by a gap. The outer and inner chambers are sealed after all the air has been sucked out of the empty space. That space and the airtight seal partially help keep your drinks hot because there\u2019s nothing leaching heat away.<\/p>\n

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A dishwasher\u2019s heat and water pressure damage the airtight seal. This allows particles to get inside that can cause the mug to lose its effectiveness slowly. But it\u2019s not just its insulation. You could also damage the lid\u2019s seal if you place your lids in the dishwasher alongside the mug. If you\u2019ve got a faulty seal on your lid, you might develop a leak and have a disaster on your hands before work.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the best way to wash travel mugs? It might take more work, but you should wash them with traditional warm water and dish soap. A soft sponge should do the trick to scrub away any leftover staining from coffee. When done, allow it and the lid to dry. You\u2019re good to go for your next work or class day.<\/p>\n

Need more than just dish soap to get rid of staining? Try this unexpected toiletry<\/a> to banish those mug stains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n