Start with the two-part cleaning split

The franksters Ceramic Reusable Bottle 20oz (595ml) is built around an unbreakable stainless steel base and a Flip Straw Lid. The care routine works best when you treat those two parts differently: the base is handwash only, while the lid is dishwasher-safe. That single difference decides how you clean the bottle each day.

This is a kids' bottle in the franksters collection, so the routine should be simple enough to repeat after every use. The supplied care information does not include a recommended washing temperature, soak time, or drying method, so stick to the confirmed points below rather than guessing at extra steps.

A supported daily cleaning routine

These steps use only the care and material details supplied for this bottle. They are not a manufacturer procedure beyond what is confirmed.

  1. Empty and rinse after each use: The bottle holds 595ml. Rinse the stainless steel base by hand rather than placing it in the dishwasher, because the base is handwash only.
  2. Wash the base by hand: Use handwashing for the base. The supplied information does not specify a water temperature, detergent type, or drying method, so keep to a normal handwash and let it dry fully before refilling.
  3. Put the Flip Straw Lid in the dishwasher: The lid is dishwasher-safe, so it can go in the dishwasher while you handwash the base. The soft-feel silicone mouthpiece is part of the lid and is described as comfortable for drinking.
  4. Check the mouthpiece and straw path: The lid is spill and leak resistant, which depends on the silicone mouthpiece and straw fitting correctly. After washing, confirm the mouthpiece is seated before the next drink.

What the catalog confirms about cleaning

Where the bottle fits into the day

The 595ml size and stainless steel base are suited to daily carrying, and the bottle fits in car, bike, and pram standard-size cup holders. That makes it easy to take from home to the car seat or pram without a separate bag. The supplied information does not state a weight or a lid-lock mechanism, so check the lid is closed before packing it sideways.

The franksters collection gives each character a sustainability mission. Splash, for example, is described as conserving water by turning off running taps. You can use that as a prompt to rinse the bottle efficiently rather than leaving the tap running during handwashing.

Daily-use checks that prevent most problems

  • Keep the base out of the dishwasher: The base is handwash only. Repeated dishwasher use is not supported by the supplied care information.
  • Do not microwave the bottle: Microwave safe: no. Heat liquids separately if needed.
  • Seat the silicone mouthpiece after washing: The lid is spill and leak resistant, and the soft-feel silicone mouthpiece is the part that seals against the straw. Check it is properly in place before use.
  • Dry the base before storage: The supplied information does not give a drying method, but leaving the handwashed base to air dry fully before closing the lid helps avoid a stale smell.

What to do when the bottle needs more than a rinse

The supplied care details do not include a deep-cleaning method, a sterilising instruction, or a replacement schedule for the lid or mouthpiece. If the bottle develops a smell or the mouthpiece looks worn, the confirmed care points still apply: handwash the base, dishwasher-wash the lid, and check the mouthpiece seating. For anything beyond that, the catalog does not confirm a procedure, so avoid improvising with boiling water or harsh chemicals.

The franksters Ceramic Reusable Bottle 20oz is available in the Buttermilk colour. Colour does not change the care routine, but it is the only variant listed in the supplied catalog, so check availability if you want a specific look.

Product facts for the franksters Ceramic Reusable Bottle 20oz