Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
Hot coffee? What the heck are you talking about? Has the world gone mad?
So two people have recommended a Kleen Kanteen. And this brings up a question... I found a Kleen Kanteen floating in
Lake Union not too long ago. I pulled it out of the water because it doesn't belong there, and I haven't done anything with it, so it's in some corner somewhere at home. I haven't actually used it because Lake U is equal parts water and diesel fuel. So ... the stainless steel part of the bottle should still be good, right? I should only have to replace the plastic cap? I imagine that part can be recycled, and some bleach water might sterilize the can?
If you put the container and cap in your dishwasher and run it with hot water, it should be fine. If you don't own a dishwasher, fill the sink with hot water, add a tablespoon of dish soap and a capful of bleach, and let soak for 15 minutes, then scrub with the rough side of a sponge. If you are still worried, fill the stainless steel portion with a 1:10 mix of bleach:water and let sit for an hour; this should basically sterilize the bottle.
I would drink out of it after that.
jeisenbe, M.D., Family Medicine