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Use the same straws for years instead of throwing away plastic after a single sip. These soft silicone straws are gentle on your lips, easy to clean, and last through hundreds of drinks.
- Made from food-grade, platinum-cured silicone that is BPA and BPS free
- Soft and flexible so they are comfortable to drink from, no hard plastic edges
- Easy to clean with the included cleaning brush, no stubborn straw problems
- Pack of 3 means you always have clean straws available
- Suitable for hot and cold drinks without degrading
- Durable enough for daily use and dishwasher safe
Silicone straws solve a problem that metal straws created: the discomfort of biting down on something hard. If you have ever cringed at the clang of a metal straw against your teeth or felt the cold shock of metal on a hot day, these are what you have been waiting for. The silicone is soft enough to feel natural in your mouth but sturdy enough to not collapse under the weight of a drink.
The material is food-grade platinum-cured silicone, which is the highest quality silicone available. This is the same material used in medical and dental applications because it does not degrade over time or leach chemicals into food and drinks. You can safely use these with hot tea, cold juice, and everything in between without worry.
The cleaning brush is included because that is where reusable straws usually get abandoned. People get tired of struggling to clean the inside of a tube. Silicone is naturally less prone to trapping residue than bamboo or stainless steel, and the brush is long enough to reach all the way through and scrub effectively. Most of the time, rinsing immediately after use is enough.
Pack of three means you can use one, have one clean and dry, and keep one in your bag as backup. This is the practical number for daily life. You are never scrambling for a clean straw, and you are not hoarding dozens of them in a drawer.
The environmental benefit is genuine. A single plastic straw takes hundreds of years to break down in the ocean. These three straws will replace thousands of disposable straws over their lifetime. When they eventually reach the end (which takes years of heavy use), silicone biodegrades far more easily than plastic.
This is something you buy once and forget about. They become part of your routine like a toothbrush or wallet. You toss them in your bag when you go out, use them without thinking, and rinse them at home. The friction to sustainable living drops to almost zero.
How to Use
- Remove the straws from the pack and rinse them under warm water.
- When you order a drink, place a straw in your cup or tumbler.
- Drink as normal.
- After use, rinse the inside of the straw immediately under warm running water to prevent any residue from drying.
- If needed, use the cleaning brush to scrub the inside of the straw.
- Allow to air dry standing upright or place in a cup holder.
- Once fully dry, store in a small pouch or container until next use.
- Wash in the dishwasher (top rack) or by hand with warm soapy water every few weeks or as needed.
Product Care
Rinse immediately after use. For stubborn residue, use the included cleaning brush with warm soapy water. Dishwasher safe on the top rack, though hand washing extends the life of the material. Do not use abrasive scourers or bleach. Allow to air dry completely before storage.
Materials
- Straws: Platinum-cured food-grade silicone
- Cleaning brush: Natural bristles with wooden or plastic handle
What These Do
- Platinum-cured silicone - The highest grade of silicone, food-safe, non-toxic, and resistant to degradation over hundreds of uses. Does not absorb flavours or odours like some materials do.
- Food-grade certification - Meets strict safety standards for materials that contact food and drink, with no leaching of chemicals even with hot liquids.
- Natural bristle brush - Effectively removes residue from inside the straw without damaging the silicone or shedding synthetic microplastics.
Specifications
- Quantity: 3 reusable straws
- Material: Platinum-cured food-grade silicone
- Diameter: Standard size fits most cups and tumblers
- Length: Approximately 20cm
- Temperature range: Suitable for drinks from near-freezing to 80°C (176°F)
- Cleaning brush: Included in pack
Additional Details
The Silicone Straw Co focuses on creating durable, comfortable alternatives to single-use plastic straws. Their emphasis on food-grade materials and practical design has made them popular with environmentally conscious households and families.