Is it safe to use a HydroFlask (vacuum flask) with scratches on the inside?
When I was washing my HydroFlask out before the first use, I put a wet paper towel on the inside of the bottle and used the handle of wooden spoon to push the towel around the very bottom. When I took the towel back out, I noticed a new crescent-shaped blemish/discoloration from where I was sliding the towel with the spoon handle and this blemish will not come out. Upon further inspection, this blemish does appear to be an actual scratch, as water drops stick to it when they don't stick anywhere else on the interior of the bottle.
I am really shocked that such an action would have scratched it in the first place, as the wooden handle never came in direct contact with the bottle. There were several layers of wet paper towel between it and the bottle interior.
Does this scratch compromise the integrity or safety of the bottle? Like will the finish start to wear away and get into the liquid contents of the bottle?
Best Answer
Hydro Flasks don't have an interior lining, they're just food grade stainless steel. You'll be perfectly fine using the bottle as you would otherwise.
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How do you get scratches out of Hydro Flask?
To remove light scratches from your Hydro Flask soak a piece of fine-grade 1000-1500 grit sandpaper in water. Keep the sandpaper wet and lightly apply to the area in circular motions to buff out the scratches. For deeper scratches use a cover up market, paint or stickers to remove or hide the scratch.When should I replace my Hydro Flask?
Do not hold the flask while filling with boiling water. Also, do not place the cap over the flask. After about 5 minutes, feel the outside of the flask (below the neck). If you feel any hot spots, the insulation has been compromised and you are eligible for a replacement.What ruins a Hydro Flask?
Scratches/Paint Chips. It's also very common for Hydro Flasks to get scratches or paint chips when dropped.Does Hydro Flask contain lead?
Hydro Flask bottles do NOT contain lead. Lead was used to create the vacuum seal in Hydro Flask bottles from 2008-2013/14 but has since been replaced with a lead-free \u201cTemp Shield\u201d seal which does not contain lead.What's inside a Hydro Flask?
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