How do I clean my good2grow tops, bottles and cups?

Longevity of good2grow tops depend on its cleaning care, frequency of usage and storage conditions. Get in the habit of washing your tops thoroughly and as soon as possible after every use.

Cleaning Tops

Always look inside to inspect the spout for discoloration before giving it to your child. If your tops have been sitting around for a few days with a beverage, it’s best to throw it out.

If your tops have any slimy build-up or have been used with milk, hand wash your tops. Start by removing any residue using a cloth or sponge, warm water, and dish detergent to thoroughly clean the top and remove any visible debris. 

Do NOT use a bottle brush inside the 6oz Juice top or insert any objects into the spout, as it can disrupt your tops spill-proof function.

Do NOT clean character tops with hand sanitizer, alcohol, nail polish remover, or other chemicals as it could cause the paint on the character top to come off.

Steps for Cleaning Tops

• For the best clean, dishwash your top in the top rack of the dishwasher under your normal washing setting and preferred dishwasher detergent. DO NOT place 10oz PODZ Tops in the dishwasher (see below) 
  1. 6oz Juice spouts can be placed into top rack of the dishwasher
  2. 8oz Milk spouts you need to pull open the push/pull top before putting in dishwasher
  3. 10oz PODZ tops should not be put in the dishwasher (skip to sanitizing).
  4. Snackers lids can be placed into the top rack of the dishwasher 
     
• After dishwashing or hand washing your tops, follow up by sanitizing your tops.  See options below

Sanitizing options

• Most reliable method: Sanitize good2grow tops with chlorine bleach:
  • Prepare a mild bleach /water solution (1 teaspoon of household bleach to 1/2 gallon of water) in a clean sink.
  • Soak topper for 2 minutes.
  • Rinse the topper until the odor of bleach is gone completely.
  • Let the top air dry completely, with the openings face down to allow any water droplets to run out. Avoid allowing water to pool in your top. Allow top to fully dry before using again.
    
• Non-Bleach method: Sanitize good2grow tops with vinegar or lemon juice:
  • Soak top for 1 minute in white distilled vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Rinse the top until the odor of white distilled vinegar or lemon juice is gone completely.
  • Let the top air dry completely, with the openings face down to allow any water droplets to run out. Avoid allowing water to pool in your top. Allow top to fully dry before using again.

*do not mix solutions together

Cleaning Bottles

Hand wash your bottles using warm soap and water