cleaning & care of the rubber seal • clean matter
It's time to clean your Soulbottle again and you have no idea how to best clean the rubber seal? You can find everything you need to know about caring for and cleaning the rubber here!
The Soulbottle's swing top is constantly in contact with the bottle opening, where bacteria from the mouth can collect. This means that moisture also collects between the rubber and the lid, and it also benefits from regular cleaning!
How do I clean the rubber properly?
So, now to the actual topic: Every time you clean your Soulbottle, the rubber has to be cleaned too. To do this, simply remove the rubber seal and wash both the rubber and the lid with a sponge or brush, hot water and a little dish soap. Then let everything air dry and tada – ready for the next load of water!
Do you feel like you can smell rubber when you drink? We have a solution for this too: you can put the rubber seal in the freezer or soak it in vinegar water overnight to get rid of any smells. You can also remove it from time to time between uses and let it air dry. You don't need to worry about harmful ingredients, by the way; the rubber seal is 100% plastic-free . Yeah!
What is the rubber seal actually made of and where does it come from?
Like all other components of your Soulbottle, the rubber seal is also made in Germany. It is made of natural rubber and is obtained from latex (milky tree sap) in Sri Lanka . Neither petrochemical-based chemicals nor plasticizers are used during further processing and production in Germany .
By the way: Since June 1st, 2018, all of our rubber seals have been made from FAIR RUBBER certified rubber. Fair Rubber is an association for the fair trade of natural rubber products . Do you want to find out more about the path to fair rubber seals? Here you can find out more about natural rubber!
Does the rubber have a limited lifespan?
The rubber seal is the only wearing part of your Soulbottle that needs to be replaced after intensive and long use. If you clean your Soulbottle in the dishwasher, the rubber should always be removed first. Since this is a natural product, it is only dishwasher safe to a certain extent: it is best to always clean it with water and let it air dry. This also applies if you switch between several Soulmates and one should be on the shelf for a longer period of time: for the best lifespan , remove the rubber seal during longer storage and store it separately from the Soulbottle.
To make the exchange as easy and sustainable as possible, you can order a replacement rubber in your favorite color at any time. The rubbers fit every Soulbottle in every size. Yay!
Would you like to spice up your Soulbottle with colorful gummies and have the choice between several rubber colors at any time?
