Good Shaker Cups will Last with Some Extra Care
Got this in the mail and everything seems good. I don't mind that it's non insulated. it's sturdy enough and easy to use, nice design and colors. I cleaned them out before use. One will be for home, and the other for the gym. I tested them out already, and there are no issues. For the people that experience leaking, if you tighten it too much or the seal is out of place, it may leak as with any other rubber/silicone seals.<br /><br />I hope to have these with me for years from now. I had a plastic GFUEL shaker, and the top flip spout started breaking apart. I'm hoping that these will last much longer. Also, with stainless steel, it still can collect scent, and stains- it's resistant, but not completely stainless, so the best thing to do is soak with a full cup of vinegar and 1/2 cup baking soda mix, and fill the rest with water. Add a little, few drops, of Dawn or other good dish soap if possible. Soak for full 24 hours every month to cut down on smell. You don't need to use hot water, either.<br /><br />I usually try to keep away from hot liquids in shaker cups, as any plastic parts may expand and contract, warp and may not fit with the rest of the materials. Also, when you're using these, it's best to put the liquid in first and then the powder, as it may stick to the bottom if you do it the other way round.<br /><br />Other good care that I do with these is wash them out after every use, or once a day at least if used multiple times a day. Taking the ring out to wash underneath at least weekly is important, as well. Once anything grows under there, it's easy to forget and it can grow black mold. Then you've hit a roadblock.
Rating: 5 stars