OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of OXO Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel Mug, Stainless Steel
Customer Review: Very satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my second OXO travel coffee mug. My first one was the blue colored plastic one. I was very satisfied with that, especially with the leak proof system. I always thought that mug was 4 stars. When I bought this stainless steel mug, I didn't realise that the vaccum between the inner and outer layes is such a big deal. This mug is a much bigger step in the right direction in keeping the contents hot for at least another hour more in comparison to the blue plastic mug that I had. The exterior of this mug doesn't get warm at all. Unbelievable. Even the cap doesn't get warm. The only thing that gets slightly warm is the black sleeve like ring that you have between the black cap and the stainless steel container. That's just a little warm and the heat will be lost from there. If that part can be made heat proof, this product is just going to be awesome and truly deserves a 5 star. Right now I wanted to give a 4.5 stars but since there isn't that option, I'm giving it a 5 star. I would say the blue one that I had before would be downgraded to 3.25 stars. You can't go wrong with this stainless steel travel mug with vaccum. Cleaning the cap is just a bit tricky. But once you rinse it as soon as you finish your coffee, it's no big deal. I will anyday live with a little discomfort while cleaning than put up with spills and substandard insulations.Customer Review: IT DOES ITS JOB REALLY WELL.
Summary: 5 Stars
I was skeptical about this mug and thought it was too expensive for what it is but I have no regrets in getting it. I loved it almost immediately and was going to write a review right away after trying it out but then waited until I had been on the road with it in my fiance's lifted truck. I've always had a problem with drinking in the car (even though I'm not the one driving) but I was pleasantly hydrated with the aid of the mug's lid. The shape of the lip makes it easy to drink out of slowly (to test the temperature of the beverage) without burning my mouth. It keeps my drinks hot long enough for me to drink them while on the go. I don't believe it was designed to stay hot for too long since it really shouldn't take you forever to enjoy a drink. If that's what you're looking for, check out the vacuum insulated nissan thermos. That type of mug will certainly keep drinks hot for HOURS. I use that mug if I know that I will need a hot drink later on, rather than at the moment. Going back to the Click and & Seal Travel Mug, the no-drip button works as it should. There might be some remaining liquid in the upper part but there's no escaping that. Liquid passes through as you drink and it's like trying to escape air if you want it to be completely dry (especially right after having taken a sip). I think it's a great mug and I highly recommend it!Customer Review: Review after a year's use
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this mug nearly everyday for the past year. There has been no leak so far and it still looks as good as new! The vacuum seal effectively keeps the contents contained at the desired temperature. I never worry about a drop of tea or coffee getting on my books or clothes when I let it tumble around at the bottom of my backpack or gym bag. As long as I keep the top in closed position, the tea stays piping hot for 5-6 hours, although not as hot as it was at the time filled. The design is oh-so sleek. I've been asked where I bought the mug. 14 oz. is the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me alert throughout the morning. I also appreciate the wide circumference of the mug that lets me stick my hand in and clean it with a sponge. This is a trait that a lot of insulated travel mugs lack. This is a heavy-duty travel mug made for serious caffeine enthusiasts, perfect for city slickers and students.
One thing to keep in mind that others have already mentioned: if you leave the top in closed position while you're screwing it on, steam has nowhere to escape and you'll end up either getting a leak or ruining the seal from physically forcing the top to screw on. That means leakage with subsequent filling. If you want to keep the mug for long-term use, for the love of God, don't ruin the seal.
Customer Review: Bacteria - Mold catcher
Summary: 1 Stars
Have an Oxo Good Grips LiquiSeal Travel mug for over a year now and have been amazed at the amount of particles that come out of the mug every time I clean it. Since there is NO WAY to get to the insides of the lid and its mechanism, the only way I knew how to clean it was to shake vigorously, run hot water through it, fill the mug with soapy water and open spout then keep shaking it vigorously until all the water runs out. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
YET, despite all of this, today I decided to get a couple of toothpicks and pipe brushes and see if I could do better. After poking around, scraping and scratching, I was amazed at the pile of JUNK that came our of the lid. It was incredible. Particle after particle. Old dried up coffee, dried and decomposed milk, hardened and rotten sweetener, etc. all types of black, gray and brown flakes and particles. Disgusting!
This is what I have been drinking for weeks and months. No wonder I got sick on several occasions.
After the cleaning, I decided to do the water routine, and again I was shocked to see the amount of junk that kept coming out of the lid. Where was it all adhered do? How many parts are in the lid? How does it get so filthy?
What was the manufacturer thinking? Can't believe they are still selling this.
Customer Review: design flaw ruined it for me
Summary: 2 Stars
It's too bad, because OXO clearly put a lot of thought into the design of this travel mug. It really keeps things hot for a long time [5+ hours]. It doesn't leak, at all. It's sculpted to fit nicely into cup holders. It's nice looking.
However, it's impossible to ever really clean this thing. The lid has a complex spout and airhole which lead to an area that is off-limits to any sponges or washcloths. The result? Well, whatever you are drinking will, over time, become trapped in there and ... well, you can imagine the rest. I drank coffee with lots of milk from this mug. So I found myself using the ultra-hot tap at work to try to clean it out. I would do this with the lid clicked shut so the water could pool in the lid and the resulting stuff that oozed out while the hot water was going to work was pretty gross. Even if I did this once a week it wouldn't really be enough. What can I say? It skeeved me out.
After a while, some sort of liquid actually got trapped in there and I could hear it sloshing around, even when I had just cleaned it and let it dry for hours. Again: really, really gross. To me, anyway.
This may not bother you at all. If so, more power to you and you should get this mug. You'll probably love it. I just couldn't get past it.