Care Instructions - Bamboo Cups

January 19, 2021 1 min read

Care Instructions - Bamboo Cups

Your Bamboo Cups can last thousands of uses, especially with proper care. Follow these basic care instructions to ensure a long lasting Bamboo Cup.

WASHING

  • Right after use, wash your Bamboo Cup with lukewarm soapy water. 
  • Once clean, let it towel dry thoroughly before storing.

 

DRINKING

  • Bamboo Cups are best suited for cold or room temperature drinks. 
  • Smoothies, juices, protein shakes, iced lattes and iced teas are best served in our Bamboo Cups.
  • Hot drinks such as coffee and tea are best to be avoided as hot drinks on rare occasions can cause the cups to split or crack.

 

 AVOID

  • Putting them in the dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and oven. Extreme temperatures for a prolonged period of time might cause the cups to split or crack. 
  • Serving hot drinks in them.
  • Soaking with water or liquid for more than a few hours.
  • Using harsh chemicals or liquid detergents.
  • Storing them while wet as black mould might occur. 

 

ANTI-MOULD PROCEDURE

Please follow this procedure in the event that mould may be appearing in your bamboo cup:
  1. In your bamboo cup, pour in 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tsp baking soda and 1/4 cup water.
  2. Let it soak for 3 minutes.
  3. Use a brush or cloth and rub the mixture all over your cup, this should get rid any leftover mould.
  4. Rinse and towel dry thoroughly before storing.

     

    FAQs

    • What did you use to seal the Bamboo Cups?
      • We use a touch of mineral oil to seal the cups. 
    • Where are they made? 
      • Our bamboo cups are handcrafted by local artisans from fast growing bamboo, which is in abundance in Vietnam.