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The thermos R2D2 novelty lunch kit is a cylindrical insulated plastic lunch box with a dome covering at the top which can be opened / closed with the zipper. It has a push button to activate the attractive light and sound effects. It is made of easy to clean fabric and the material used for making it is completely PVC free with PEVA(polyethylene vinyl acetate) linings. It is insulated with high quality closed cell polyethylene foam and helps to keep the food fresh. Another advantage with this lunch kit is the handle which makes it easy to handle and carry.

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Antique American Thermos

Metal striped thermos – 1950

Workman’s metal lunch box – by Vintage

Universal thermos – Vintage

Basketweave thermos lunch box holder

Vintage Green thermos jug with wooden handle

Vintage workman’s tin lunch box with green metal thermos – 1930

John Behling’s lunch bag

Ole water jug

Sources: I Antique Online (1-3), Etsy (4th onwards – available for sale on Etsy)

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These water bottles are made up of BPA free stainless steel material and is totally safe for health. The quantity of 18oz is absolutely perfect for kids as it ensures the sufficient quantity of water without any compensation in the size of the bottle. The 24oz thermos bottle will be large for kids to carry and also the amount of water it can contain is excess for their day in school.

Similar product: 18oz sipper bottle

The stainless steel material used here is single layered and keeps the water / beverage cold. The lid is big enough that you can fit in ice cubes to retain the coldness for a longer time. The lid is leak proof and works with a push button and will not spill water even if handled without much care. The bottle also has a carry loop to help easy handling. As an added advantage, this is a dishwasher safe.

PS: If you are buying a thermos bottle, make sure you read thermos cleaning instructions.

Feel bigger is better? Get 24oz hydration bottle or 34oz thermos bottle.

This thermos bottle comes with model number 2465 can contain upto 18oz of water which is almost half a liter and is sufficient for a half day use of a person. Coming to the advantages of this, it is made up of a stainless steel interior and exterior body which is unbreakable and durable. As the interior is also a stainless steel body, its easy to clean.It is isolated with TherMax double wall vacuum insulation which ensures the temperature of the drink.

Pre heat bottle for long duration hot drink.

The lid is made of a push button opening which is easy to open and close. Few thermos bottles with twist open lid are really bad in this feature that you need to use two hands for opening and closing it. This also comes with a sipping facility with a locking ring and you will not spill out water even if you are in a hurry. This thermos rocks in these two features of button lid opening and inbuilt sipper which are highly recommended if you drive in traffic for long as they give you a quick access without any hassles.

Carry hot coffee in thermos tumbler.

The disadvantages of this thermos is that it cannot be washed with dishwasher. There is one more problem users have reported after long usage for an year that the thermos bottle might leak and the washer needs a replacement.

Always choose BPA free bottles to avoid ill effects of plastic bottles.

This thermos hydration bottle measures 2.5 inches in diameter, 10 inches in length, weighs around 1 pound and costs around $16.

Follow these steps to get rid of the coffee stains on thermos.

King Thermos stainless steel tumbler is very easy to clean as it can be split into 5 pieces.

• Firstly fill the thermos with hot water – don’t fill it completely, but fill it almost 90%.
• Add some dishwasher detergent into the thermos. Note that dishwasher detergents are quite stronger than the regular ones and help in cleaning the stains.
• Now, close the lid and shake vigorously for 2-3 minutes.
• Open the lid and fill the remaining empty space with hot water, close the lid and shake again for the solution to be uniform and keep it the same way for almost 15 minutes.
• Open the lid, empty the thermos and wash it with hot water.
• Check if this has removed the stain. You can use a thermos cleaning brush to clean.
• Even if this has not removed the stain from the thermos, you can try cleaning it with white vinegar. If white vinegar is unavailable, you can make a paste of water with baking soda and use the same.
• Again brush with a thermos brush or a firm tooth brush to clean the stain.
• If required, repeat the above process 2-3 times until the stains are removed.

Note: Be careful while washing the thermos as not every thermos bottle is as strong as stainless steel thermos.

Ref: eHow

Thermos Pump Pot:

Ideal for camping / outing purposes to carry coffee for 5-10 people. The capacity of this is 2qt.

• Carry handle
• Push button for easy serving

Thermos Nissan Stainless Steel Bottle:

Best for daily purposes – serves for 1-2 people with a capacity of 34oz.

• Fits in briefcase
• Decent appearance
• Bottle cap can be used as cup
• Also available in smaller version(16oz).

Thermos Stainless Steel Tumbler:

Regular usage – 1 person – 16oz.

• Vacuum insulation.
• BPA free construction.
• Break open into pieces for easy cleaning.
• Light weight and thin body.

Addons:

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• Camera lens coffee mugs

Handy thermos bottle is easy to use and carry.

The pump pot shown in the image aside is from Thermos (model: PP1920TRI2) and is large enough to hold the drink up to 2 quart. As the insulation is a glass – vacuum layer, you can naturally expect the thermos to keep the temperature of the drink for a long time. This is made of a push button pumping mechanism which helps you serve coffee without lifting the pot. Also, the push button is a 360 degree swivel base and can be rotated.

USB heater bags can instantly heat coffee / tea.

The hot / cold drink can be retained for 6-7 hours at same temperature. This pot has a handle which makes it easy to be carried. It is about 15.3 inches tall and the diameter is about 6.5 inches and the weight is nearly 4 pounds.

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Though many users are happy about this thermos, there are few cases where users shared the actual problems with this product. The main problem is the pump button which is hard to press and it does not fit in back to normal position easily. There are a few instances when the thermos “exploded” for a some users spilling the glass pieces all over. And the alternative these users have chosen are stainless steel tumblers and pump pots.

Is this too big? Small Thermos Nissan Bottle available.

The body is made of stainless steel with a vacuum layer insulating between two steel layers. The vacuum layer ensures the freshness and temperature of the liquid poured into the inner layer of the bottle. The bottle has a cup opening of twist open type. The body is almost 13 inches in height and 3.5 inches in diameter and weighs about 1.6 pounds. The body dimensions are pretty less considering the fact that it can actually hold a maximum of 34oz of the drink.

Also, a medium sized 24oz Thermos Water Bottle available.

It can retain the steaming hot drink for 12 hours and the cold ones for about 24 hours. The same has been verified by the feedback received from the users. Thermos provides a temperature vs time chart to indicate what temperature drink can be stored in the bottle for what time and the standard values have a clear match with users’ experience. The lid and inner stopper combination makes it absolutely leak proof – which also prevents the leakage of temperature from inside.

A Thermos tumbler is a very good alternative.

Like the 16oz model, the only disadvantage is that you need to manually hand clean thermos which is quite difficult with this as the bottle is pretty taller compared with the normal ones.

This 34oz thermos bottle comes with a model no: FBB1000 and costs around $24.

Similar large container available: 34oz Thermos Nissan Stainless Steel bottle

The stainless steel body is insulated with a vacuum layer so that the drink inside will retain its thermal state. This bottle can retain the hotness of a drink for 12 hours and the coldness can be retained for almost 24 hours. As this is made of a stainless steel material, it is non breakable and easy to use and clean. The lid is of twist open type – which gives an added advantage that the lid can be used as a coffee cup. As this is a leak-proof design, you can carry it in any bag and keep it for daily use.

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Coming to disadvantages of this thermos bottle, the major one to be highlighted is that is not compatible with dishwasher – which means you have to count your time for cleaning the thermos bottle with a bottle brush.  Though the body is made of stainless steel to prevent dents, a few users have reported that they actually had some dents when the bottle fell from a considerably higher altitude or during ride.

Stainless steel Thermos tumbler is easy to clean.

For a normal daily use, apart from manual cleaning task, this thermos bottle has won the hearts of lot of users and it has served as a wonderful companion to fulfill their timely caffeine needs.

This product comes with the model no: FBB500 and costs around $21.

Here are simple tips to help you clean thermos flask and thermos bottle with a narrow mouth. It is most recommended to use a bottle brush for cleaning a thermos flask / bottle.

Good to know: How thermos flask works

Prepare a soap solution with a small amount of vinegar(normally used as a food preservative) and fill the thermos flask / bottle with this prepared soap solution completely and keep it for about half an hour. After that, reduce the bottle content to almost half, close the lid air tight and shake it well for about 3-5 minutes. Pour the soap water to some container and wash the bottle with normal water. Add a small amount of soap water and use the bottle brush to clean the bottle. Some flasks need to be handled with optimal care, make sure you are handling yours properly.

Stainless steel thermos bottles are easy to handle, use and clean as they are not delicate.

Pour the soap liquid back to bottle and shake well. Repeat the process with normal water to see your bottle is now clean. Now you can use a smooth cotton cloth pushed till the end of the bottle to clean it from water content. You can make use of a long metalloic/wooden scale for turning the cloth to reach every part of the bottle. Otherwise you can use a hair dryer or vacuum cleaner for the same purpose. Keep the bottle open for drying if any water content is still left.

Be health causious – use BPA free thermos

Also read: Coffee thermos stains cleaning procedure.

If any better ways of cleaning a thermos bottle is available with you, please share in comments.