LifeStraw SIP Reusable Steel Filter Straw with Carry Case

A: It’s simple! You just blow the water back through the straw and it backflushes the system, then give it a shake to expel any additional water.  We also recommend removing the silicone mouthpiece and bottom plug after about a week of continuous use, rinsing with soap and water and letting dry. The membrane should not be in contact with soap, as it can cause clogging.   The carry case is dishwasher safe and can be cleaned with soap and water.

A: You can use the LifeStraw Sip with non-carbonated beverages such as clear cocktails or juice. It is preferable not to use the Sip with beverages like smoothies or juices with a lot of pulp which can clog the membrane.

A: The lifespan is 1,000 liters or 264 gallons.  If you take an assumption of someone drinking a bottle of water a day with the straw (0.5 liters), this in principle means the product can last over five  years with everyday use.  We expect most people will not end up using the product daily, so the lifespan should be even greater than five years.  The filter itself is not replaceable.  All pieces other than the membrane are recyclable.  To recycle, remove the silicone pieces and recycle.  Then, to extract the membrane from the straw, drill a hole into the bottom to loosen and remove the membrane - noting that this will damage the filter and render it unsafe so this should only be done when ready to discard the product. Recycle the stainless steel and discard the inner membrane.  Note: the product has a projected lifespan of 1,000 liters, but this is a conservative estimate based on longevity testing with dirty water and maintenance of flow rate.

A: The LifeStraw SIP filter is a hollow fiber membrane-only filter. It uses physical filtration to remove harmful contaminants from water as you sip through it. The filter is made of a hollow Fiber Membrane (0.2 micron pore size). Water is pulled through these tiny tubes with microscopic pores These pores block: Bacteria (like E. coli) Parasites (like Giardia and Cryptosporidium) Microplastics This is a mechanical barrier—no chemicals or carbon involved. How It Works: You sip through the mouthpiece. Your suction draws water through the hollow fibers. Contaminants get trapped on the outside of the fibers. Clean water passes through the pores and into your mouth. What It Removes: 99.999999% of bacteria 99.999% of parasites 99.999% of microplastics Tested to US EPA & NSF P231 standards for microbiological water purifiers. Filter Life & Maintenance: The LifeStraw Sip filter has a lifespan of up to 1,000 liters (approximately 264 gallons), which equates to over a year of daily use. Maintenance: Backflush by blowing air or clean water back through the mouthpiece to prevent clogging. Storage: Keep moist during extended storage. Do not let the membrane dry out between uses.