Whilst most travel mugs are perfectly fine to go in the top shelf of a dishwasher we do still recommend washing by hand. While I am used to handwashing the mug, I'd rather not be. As a result, it spends an impressive amount of time in the purgatory pile above the dishwasher and just to the left of the sink, the spot where my wife Elisabeth and I put stuff we're too lazy to clean right away.

The lid comes apart for easy, thorough cleaning, so it’ll be spotless and good to go each and every morning. Make sure the lid is off when you leave it to dry and always give it a wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove excess moisture.OXO aims to question the status quo, designing products which make everyday tasks that little bit easier, irrespective of age, gender, or whether you’re right or left handed. Today OXO offers over 1000 products which have a tangible impact on the ease of everyday life.

Before you decide on bagging your trusty travel mug it’s worth considering a few key things: Insulation If you’re saving money and making your own brew-to-go at home, then this silver leak-proof Single-Serve Travel Mug from OXO Good Grips is just what you need. It’ll fit under most home coffee machine, sits neatly in a car cup holder, and ensure your drink stays hot for far longer than the average commute. And, of course, if you prefer to take your own mug to be filled at your favourite coffee place, it has room inside for a 10oz coffee-shop coffee, so it’s the perfect alternative to a disposable coffee cup.The SCAA only certifies home brewers that meet their rigorous technical requirements to brew a Golden Cup of coffee. According to the SCAA: Later, I brought the Oxo and Hydro Flask, both three-quarters full of water, up to my little roof patio, and with one in each hand did a wild dance till my arms hurt trying to make them leak with the lids in the closed position. Impressively, they did not. Your trusted travel mug is most likely leakproof – but the downside is if you leave it to dry with the lid on the cup will trap humidity and keep nasty odours inside.