How to Clean & Remove Odors From Shaker Bottles

Protein shakers are bottles that are specifically designed for making protein shakes. More specifically, they allow you to mix powder without the use of a blender or mixer. They’re also a good s

Design-wise, they come with a built-in whisk ball or wire, which helps mix the powder with your beverage.

Like all things, protein shakers aren’t made equal. Ideally, you want to choose one that’s easy to disassemble as it’ll be much easier to clean.

Keeping Your Protein Shaker Bottle Clean

Just because your protein shaker bottle looks clean, doesn’t mean it actually is.

How can you tell if there are germs? Generally speaking, if your shaker bottle smells bad when you take off the flip cap, there’s bacteria.

What’s the best way to clean a dirty shaker bottle? Can you use distilled white vinegar? What about dish soap? For the answers, be sure to keep reading.

We’ll be going over everything you need to know about how to keep your protein shaker clean below.

Cleaning Instructions for Blender Bottles

We recommend washing your blender bottle after each use; that will prevent odors from developing.

Hand Washing Your Blender Bottle

The easiest way to wash your blender bottle is by hand. Depending on the design, the heat from the dishwasher can easily damage the seal, which would result in leaks.

Step 1: Disassemble the Bottle

Start by disassembling the parts; that will prevent certain areas from retaining smells or flavors.

Step 2: Soak In Soapy Water

Fill the sink with warm water and add a bit of dish soap to create a solution, then place the bottle parts in.

Step 3: Scrub and Rinse

Gently scrub the parts with a bottle cleaning brush, then rinse with water.

Supply:

• Dish soap
• Water
• Bottle cleaning brush (optional)

Using the Dishwasher

If your shaker bottle is dishwasher safe, you can also put it in the dishwasher.

Supplies:

• Dish soap

Step 1:

Unscrew the lid, and place the parts on the top rack.

Step 2:

Add some dish soap and run a regular cleaning cycle.

How to Remove Odors From Shaker Cups

There are a few things you can do if your protein shaker smells or is retaining odors:

Use Baking Soda

Baking soda is a great cleaning agent that most of us already have in the house.

Supplies:

• Baking soda
• Warm water

Step 1:

Add one teaspoon of baking soda into the shaker bottle, then fill it with warm water and give it a good shake.

Step 2:

Pour the water out and rinse the bottle thoroughly with clean water.

Use White Vinegar

White vinegar is another excellent deodorizer that’s cheap and accessible.

Supplies:

• White vinegar
• Water

Step 1:

Fill a sink with warm water and add one cup of white vinegar and mix.

Once it’s combined, disassemble your bottle and submerge the parts in the vinegar mixture.

Step 2:

Let it soak for at least one hour before removing the protein shake bottle from the sink.

Use Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide will not only deodorize your shaker bottle but it’ll also disinfect it.

Supplies:

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Water
• Dish soap

Step 1:

Start by rinsing the bottle with water and dish soap.

Step 2:

Pour 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide into the vessel, close the lid tightly, and give it a good shake.

Step 3:

Pour the contents out and rinse thoroughly with water.

Use Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has acidic properties, which allows it to remove odors quickly and easily.

Supplies:

• Small bowl
• Lemon
• Water

Step 1:

Squeeze the fruit for the juice over a small bowl or cup and mix it with water.

Step 2:

Pour the lemon juice solution into the bottle and swirl it around to spread the mixture.

If necessary, leave the contents in for a while before pouring it out—that will maximize the lemon juice’s deodorizing effects.

Use Coffee Grounds

Don’t throw away your coffee grounds if you’re a coffee drinker, you can use them to clean your shaker bottle.

Supplies:

• Coffee grounds
• Oven

Step 1:

Dry out the coffee grounds by placing them in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 245F.

Step 2:

Once they’re dry, place them in your shaker cup and let it sit for a few hours before removing.

Use Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract can be used to remove any unpleasant scents from your shaker bottle. Here’s how to use it.

Supplies:

• Paper towels
• Vanilla extract

Step 1:

Dampen a few paper towels with vanilla extract.

Step 2:

Place the paper towels inside the bottle and leave them in overnight.

Remove them in the morning.

Freeze It

Did you know that you can also remove odors with the freezer? You don’t need anything special for this method either.

Supplies:

• Water

Step 1:

Pour a small amount of water into the bottle.

Step 2:

Place the shaker bottle into the freezer overnight. Remove it in the morning and let it thaw.

How to Prevent Odors From Developing in Shaker Bottles

Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to preventing odors:

Wash the Bottle After Each Use

Protein powder residue can clump up inside your bottle and that can cause an odor over time.

To prevent that, you want to wash your shaker cup as soon as you’re done with the beverage. At the very least, give it a good rinse once you get home.

Dry with a few paper towels afterward.

Keep It Dry

Bacteria thrive on moisture, which is why you want to keep your shaker bottle dry. Pay extra attention to the cap and whisk ball as water tends to accumulate in those areas.

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