Most people have several travel tumblers on hand and ready to grab and go when they are heading off to work, driving the kids to school, or just heading out of the house. However, tumblers with lids are also great to have on hand to stay hydrated when working from home, gardening, or just relaxing and enjoying time outside.
The Best Materials for Tumblers
Quality travel tumblers can be made from a variety of materials. Two of the most common are stainless steel, which is a material that is almost indestructible. These tumblers will stand up to being dropped, put through the dishwasher, and even being thrown in a backpack when hiking and camping.
The other material often used in very rugged and shatterproof travel tumblers is BPA-free plastic. These tumblers should be double walled, providing ideal insulation to ensure cold beverages stay cold and hot beverages stay hot for extended periods of time.
Cleaning Tumblers
The best travel tumblers can be put in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Choosing a tumbler that has any logo, decorative elements, or text on the inside of the double wall ensures the images and text will not fade, scratch, or peel with use.
Ideally, after finishing a beverage, rinse the tumbler out with water. This helps prevent sugar, milk, juice, or other materials from sticking to the inside. It also helps to avoid leaving a used tumbler in a hot car, as this can cause odors and bake the material on the surface.
If there is material stuck to the inside of the tumbler, fill it with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap. Allow to soak and then wash to completely remove anything from the inside or outside of the tumbler or lid.
