Keep Your Water Bottle Super Clean This Summer

Known for its top-notch cleaning tools, ranging from microfiber clothes to heavy duty scrubbers, the Mr. Siga brand is a long-time customer favorite. It’s no surprise then that their water bottle brush and straw cleaner made the cut for our best overall pick. 

We appreciate the intuitive design of this little set, which features a flexible straw brush that conveniently fits right into the roughly 14-inch bamboo handle of the full bristle bottle brush. Especially since straw brush cleaners tend to get misplaced around the kitchen, it’s truly a two-in-one kinda deal. 

The Mr. Siga bottle brush will fit inside everything from sports bottles to baby bottles and large tumblers, and comes with a handy loop to hang it up after you’re done using it. It’s a durable scrubber and the tough bristles easily clean away residue with minimal dish detergent and without scratching up delicate surfaces. 

There’s a little button directly on the handle to pop out the straw brush, and it’ll snap back into place when you’re done. As for durability, it should last for a long time with proper care, however bamboo tends to be more of a sensitive wood (especially when compared to a fully metal or plastic handle), so that’s the only real drawback. Since the straw brush is stored inside the handle, we also recommend drying it out completely before inserting it back in its place.

_{Material: ‎Nylon, plastic, bamboo | Dimensions: 14.1L x 2.3W x 2.3H inches | Dishwasher Safe: No}

Another brand favorite, OXO’s Good Grips Bottle Brush is our best value pick not only for its excellent price point (it’s less than $10), but also for its overall design, durability, and flexible neck. We especially appreciate how the top bristles are a bit stiffer than the white bristles in the lower portion, the former of which can really get into the bottle’s crevices and corners. 

The white bristles, while they’re a bit softer than the top portion, really get the soap all nice and sudsy so you’re less likely to use too much detergent while cleaning. We also like how the bristles won’t scratch up surfaces like wine glasses, especially if you need to scrub away red wine residue. 

The best part of the design, however, is right in the product title: the grip. Unlike other handles that use bamboo or metal, this one has a great non-slip grip, and is just over 12 inches. It’s two inches shorter than our best overall. Still, it’s a great scrubber to clean just about any cup, glass or bottle, and is also dishwasher safe.

_{Material: Plastic | Dimensions: 2.3L x 2.3W x 12.5H inches | Dishwasher Safe: Yes}

We’ve already featured a handy two-in-one deal above, but what about a three-in-one? We love this pick because it not only has the larger bottle brush and straw brush, but also a smaller bristled brush that is great for baby bottles and small jars. 

If you’re the type who likes to save tiny jam jars or ceramic kitchen trinkets, this is definitely the best option for you. The longer brush is designed to tackle residue inside stainless steel bottles, while the smaller two can fit into canteens and even flasks. The company itself is known for its line of drinkware and athletic ice gel packs, so they definitely have studied how to clean sports bottles and tumblers with straws.

The one drawback of this brush is the bristles don’t cover 360-degrees around on the larger option, so you can’t swish it back and forth in a circular motion as easily. However, the handle is fairly long (over 14 inches) and each piece is combined on a handy little loop, so when you’re done scrubbing you can simply hang it up to dry on a hook. Plus, at under $15 for a set of durable cleaning wands, you really can’t go wrong with this purchase.

_{Material: Stainless steel, plastic, rubber | Dimensions: ‎14.37 x 2.24 x 2.2 inches | Dishwasher Safe: Yes}

Okay, so what’s the benefit of a silicone bottle brush, you may ask? Well, they tend to be a bit more hygienic as it won’t trap bacteria as easily, especially if you’re cleaning sensitive items like baby bottles. Great for parents, a food-grade silicone brush is also much softer than a bristly brush, so it won’t scratch the plastic or nipple portions of the bottle, too.

This one, despite being a single wand, has a dual function since it features a brush on either end (the smaller, pointed one is on the handle), plus two bonus straw cleaners. 

Unlike other plastic bottle brushes, this one is more sanitary since it can be cleaned with a quick boil in hot water. That also means you’re not using as many chemicals in cleaning the physical brush, which is a positive all around. 

One minor drawback is that it’s only 10.5 inches in total length, so it’s a little shorter than most on the list, however if you’re using it for baby products and smaller bottles, this is a good thing. We also appreciate how the bristles are 360-degrees, so it requires minimum “elbow grease” to scrub down the bottle.

_{Material: Stainless steel, silicone | Dimensions: 2.5L x 2.5W x 10.5H inches | Dishwasher Safe: Yes}

Anytime we see recycled plastic as a primary material, we’re about it. Sure, plastic overall isn’t ideal, but recycled plastic is something to take note of with any product. This non-abrasive sponge option works well on glass surfaces due to the softer sponge head, which suds up well and won’t scratch your delicate glasses. 

Since the handle is made of plastic and bamboo, however, you do want to make sure not to swirl it around too hard. We love that the tapered sponge head is replaceable and dishwasher safe (as long as it’s on the top rack), which is definitely not always the case with water bottle cleaning brushes. 

Not only can it fit inside stainless steel water bottles, but also can be used inside champagne flutes and more narrow bottles overall due to the tapering. Great for those who host a lot of guests for bubbly concoctions or who need a light cleaning on glasses. 

One thing to note is this option isn’t particularly good for heavy duty or long-term use (since it’s a sponge) and the head will need regular replacement. If you’re looking to buy a slightly more environmentally-friendly water bottle brush from a certified B-Corp company and you’re willing to replace the sponge regularly, it’s a great option.

_{Material: Bamboo, cellulose, recycled plastic | Dimensions: 2.36 x 2.36 x 11.61 inches | Dishwasher Safe: Yes}

Not only does this set work well for narrow bottles, but it’s also one of the more versatile picks on the list since it comes with five separate brushes in various sizes. We love that the largest brush has a 16-inch handle, making it great for scrubbing taller tumblers, and the smallest brush is great for cleaning stains from hard to reach places like the spout of your favorite ceramic teapot.

We also appreciate that each bristle head is flexible, making cleaning that much easier (the handle, however, is made of hard plastic). 

While the set is a great value overall, the brush heads aren’t as full as some others on the list like the OXO Good Grips, and they could be a lot thicker. Since there are several in the set, you can also allocate some brushes for other household cleaning chores, including getting in between the slats in vents and slotted appliances like fans. 

Each brush comes with a convenient hook on the handle so you can hang to dry when not in use. Since the bristles are a bit stiffer than some, especially compared to a sponge, they’re also not ideal for cleaning more sensitive items like baby bottles.

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When selecting a straw brush, the most important thing to consider is the length, since you don’t want to purchase one only to find out it’s too short for your everyday straw. Most water bottles and tumblers tend to be extra large nowadays and we love this six piece set as each brush is 11.8 inches long. 

We do appreciate how the bristle head and food-grade stainless steel handle is bendable, making it a great fit for curved straws, too. 

One drawback is that it’s not the most durable straw brush out there and won’t hold up well when it comes to a thorough scrubbing of the water bottle lid (if you wanted to use it for that). But since it comes with six, you won’t have to replace them anytime soon with regular use. 

They’re also thin enough to clean other household appliances, like drains and vents, if you wanted to permanently allot a few as such (but just remember which ones are for drinking straws only). And at just $4 for the entire set, it’s also a great value to ensure your drinking straws are clean and residue-free

_{Material: Stainless steel | Dimensions: 11.8 length inch x 10mm width | Dishwasher Safe: No}