https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 14:47:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313382 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:47:04 +0000 Mommy Finger 1313382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put them together in one compartment of the silverware holder on the door of our dishwasher </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313269 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:15:07 +0000 MarieJ 1313269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I use q-tips :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313246 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:07:25 +0000 MapleMoose 1313246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use the same nipple brushes as @locavore_mama: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313234 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 11:04:33 +0000 septca 1313234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have Munchkin bottle parts basket for the dishwasher that has a straw area on the side - I put the straws facing up in that and they get really clean (same concept as T.H.O.U. is describing).</p> <p>Here is the basket (which I LOVE because I put everything in the dishwasher): <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Deluxe-Dishwasher-Basket-Colors/dp/B000RI8Y30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388678642&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=munchkin+dishwasher+basket" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-Deluxe-Dishwasher-Basket-Colors/dp/B000RI8Y30/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388678642&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=munchkin+dishwasher+basket</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313167 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:45:33 +0000 bunnylove08 1313167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Munchkin straw cleaner </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313040 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:21:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1313040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ours slide over the "sticks" of our dishwasher. I just slide them over the stick/pole and wash them that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1313005 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:09:16 +0000 sorrycharlie 1313005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>they have straw brush cleaners at target and bru! i think by munchkin.</p> <p>she only drinks water, so I just run soapy water through them. i'll probably invest in the brushes if she ever branches out to milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312974 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:02:47 +0000 mrsjyw 1312974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: brilliant! instead of our chopsticks!!! dohhh lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312973 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:02:32 +0000 mrsjyw 1312973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thank you all! hopefully i can find out that fits ours!! we have the skiphop one and playtex lil grippers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312970 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:01:27 +0000 doodlepoodle 1312970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use skewers and boil them too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312964 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:59:46 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1312964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a bunch on Ebay for cheap. Search 'straw cleaners'. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312953 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:57:08 +0000 GrapeCrush 1312953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use this brush set from OXO</p> <p><a href="http://m.target.com/p/oxo-tot-cleaning-set-for-straw-cups/-/A-14721234?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&#038;AFID=Google_PLA_df&#038;LNM=%7C14710940&#038;CPNG=Unassigned&#038;kpid=14710940&#038;LID=PA&#038;ci_src=17588969&#038;ci_sku=14710940&#038;gclid=CJPWzvff37sCFepaMgod2TwAUg" rel="nofollow">http://m.target.com/p/oxo-tot-cleaning-set-for-straw-cups/-/A-14721234?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&#038;AFID=Google_PLA_df&#038;LNM=%7C14710940&#038;CPNG=Unassigned&#038;kpid=14710940&#038;LID=PA&#038;ci_src=17588969&#038;ci_sku=14710940&#038;gclid=CJPWzvff37sCFepaMgod2TwAUg</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312950 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:56:06 +0000 hilsy85 1312950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the zoli cup brush cleaner and I use that for all the straws that we have!</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zo-li-Replacement-Straw-Brush-Straws/dp/B004SGUGQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388674542&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=zoli+straw+cleaner" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Zo-li-Replacement-Straw-Brush-Straws/dp/B004SGUGQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388674542&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=zoli+straw+cleaner</a></p> <p>Also just saw this!<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-15222-Cleaning-Brush-Set/dp/B0077M41Z4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388674542&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=zoli+straw+cleaner" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Munchkin-15222-Cleaning-Brush-Set/dp/B0077M41Z4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1388674542&#038;sr=8-3&#038;keywords=zoli+straw+cleaner</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312949 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:55:40 +0000 regberadaisy 1312949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: what straws are you looking for?</p> <p>I use the nipple brush for Dr Brown bottles. Perfect size!<br /> <a href="http://amzn.com/B0006BAJN6" rel="nofollow">http://amzn.com/B0006BAJN6</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-clean-straws#post-1312934 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:53:59 +0000 mrsjyw 1312934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have the hardest time keeping LO's straws clean. i'll steam them every once in a while, otherwise i use a chopstick with a lil bit of paper towel to make sure there's no leftover milk etc. the nipple brush that we have is too thick!</p> <p>i've thrown out two old bottles too because i just couldnt get the straws clean.</p> <p>i've seen replacement valves, but no straws!?</p> <p>what do you do? </p>