# Tumblers that are easy to clean

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/tumbler/easy-to-clean/
Category: Home > Tumbler and travel mug. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 255 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Aug 2020 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which tumbler is easiest to clean?

**Short answer:** Simple Modern Classic Tumbler has the best record for easy cleaning: 15 of 15 shoppers said it washes out with nothing stuck in the lid. Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug (12 of 16) and BruMate Era Straw Tumbler (7 of 9) come next. Ello Ava Straw Tumbler has the weakest record here at 5 of 16, with shoppers reporting gunk or mold in the lid or straw.

**What stands out:** Both Ello cups draw frequent cleaning complaints: 28% of Ava reviews and 26% of Jones reviews say they're hard to clean or grow mold. Simple Modern reviews raise no such complaint.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Easy to clean | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple Modern Classic Tumbler | 15 of 15 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug | 12 of 16 | 75% | yes |
| 3 | BruMate Era Straw Tumbler | 7 of 9 | 78% | yes |
| 4 | Ello Jones Travel Mug | 11 of 20 | 55% | no |
| 5 | Ello Ava Straw Tumbler | 5 of 16 | 31% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Simple Modern Classic Tumbler

Washing it was no trouble for 15 of 15 shoppers who brought it up, and none mentioned mold or trapped gunk. 21% also say it holds up well over time.

- Praised for: Keeps drinks cold (51%), Durable (21%), Doesn't leak (18%)
- Complaints: Leaks (10%), Doesn't stay cold (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 2. Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug

Mostly a quick wash: 12 of 16 shoppers said this travel mug cleans up easily. The other 4 said gunk or mold built up, and reviews copied from Contigo's site come in at 5 of 6, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Keeps drinks hot (35%), Doesn't leak (26%), Good value (13%)
- Complaints: Leaks (17%)
- Reports counted: 23

### 3. BruMate Era Straw Tumbler

Fewer shoppers talked about cleaning this straw tumbler (9), and 7 of 9 found it easy. 10% of its reviews say it's hard to clean or gets moldy, and reviews copied from BruMate's site are less upbeat at 3 of 5, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Doesn't leak (48%), Keeps drinks cold (17%), Fits cup holders (10%)
- Complaints: Dents or paint chips (7%), Leaks (7%)
- Reports counted: 29

### 4. Ello Jones Travel Mug

This travel mug drew the biggest group of cleaning reports (20), and it's close to an even split. 11 of 20 said it was easy to clean, while 9 said gunk or mold built up.

- Praised for: Doesn't leak (33%), Keeps drinks hot (33%), Durable (8%)
- Complaints: Leaks (8%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 5. Ello Ava Straw Tumbler

Cleaning is the main complaint: 11 of 16 shoppers said it was hard to clean or got moldy. Reviews copied from Ello's site are all positive (6 of 6), which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Durable (13%), Fits cup holders (5%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Sweats (5%), Leaks (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

## Questions

**Which tumbler is easiest to clean?**

Going by these reviews, Simple Modern Classic Tumbler has the best record at 15 of 15. Contigo Byron 2.0 Travel Mug (12 of 16) and BruMate Era Straw Tumbler (7 of 9) are next.

**Is the Ello Jones travel mug hard to clean?**

It splits shoppers. 11 of 20 said it was easy to clean, while 9 reported gunk or mold building up. The Ello Ava Straw Tumbler drew more complaints, with 11 of 16 saying it was hard to clean.

**Can a straw tumbler be easy to clean?**

Yes, for some. 7 of 9 shoppers said the BruMate Era Straw Tumbler was easy to keep clean, though fewer people weighed in on it. The Ello Ava Straw Tumbler did much worse at 5 of 16.

**How do I keep gunk from building up in a tumbler lid?**

Take the lid apart as far as it goes and wash each piece, the rubber gasket included. Let every part air dry before you put it back together, since moisture trapped under the gasket is where buildup starts.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/