None of the containers (Plastic, Aluminum or thermos) should be used in microwave ovens.
2) * Which type of bottle should i choose, Aluminum Bottle, Thermos Bottle or Plastic Bottle?
All three types are excellent and cover the minimum requirements LAKEN expects when producing its bottles:Environmentally friendly, sustainable and in accordance with the strictest health rules.
3) * Why should I choose a LAKEN aluminum bottle?
Aluminum bottles are a little lighter than a thermos, but they are not heat-insulated.
4) * I have heard that aluminum bottles can be hazardous to health, and it depends on the inner coating they have … Am I likely to be at risk when choosing a LAKEN aluminum bottle?
In no case.It is indeed true that some aluminum bottles available on the market do not comply with FDA and EEC health regulations.
These bottles have no coating at all or, if present, are based on epoxy adhesive…
which may be potentially hazardous to your health.
The inner coating used in our bottles is based on a two-component polyamide, which offers complete protection …
for your health, and its construction does not contain traces of bisphenol A, phthalates or any substance that can be harmful to your health.
Additionally, our product quality department conducts regular checks and monitors the production stages.
even in the production of the original substances and materials provided by our suppliers.
5) Do the Laken containers contain traces of bisphenol A or other dangerous substances?
Not at all. Our bottles do not contain traces of bisphenol A phthalates or other dangerous substances.The inner coating used in our bottles is based on a two-component polyamide that offers maximum safety to your health …
and its product contains no trace of the above dangerous substances. In addition, the LAKEN product quality division carries out regular checks …
and requires the ability to monitor during the production stages, even in the production of the original substances and materials provided by our suppliers.
Also, the plastics used to make the details of our containers contain no trace of bisphenol A, phthalates …
or other dangerous substances. In addition, LAKEN performs periodic inspections in independent laboratories, thus ensuring …
absolute safety and suitability of the materials being used.
6) * Does the paint used in LAKEN bottles pose a risk to health?
Not at all. We blast our bottles at our factory in Spain and we work only with internationally recognized paint manufacturers. Our requirements before accepting any paint are very strict. Our vendors must certify that their paints comply with the operating regulations we require. In addition, we do our own paint controls in independent laboratories to ensure our health requirements are being met.
7) Can I fill my LAKEN with juice?
Yes. You can fill your LAKEN with acidic drinks, such as orange juice or apple juice.
8) * I can fill my LAKEN with carbonated drinks.
Yes. You can put ALL sparkling beverages in it.
9) Can I fill my LAKEN with milk or milkshake?
Yes. No problem.
10) Can I fill my LAKEN with alcoholic beverages?
Yes. No problem. Even high-grade alcoholic beverages can be put in our bottles.
11) * Why do some bottles ‘sweat’?
In single-wall metal containers, such as aluminum LAKEN, if cold liquid is put in, while the outside temperature is high we observe condensation of the room vapor. However, our stainless steel containers, which are insulated, do not cause condensation on their external surfaces, regardless of the difference in content and environmental temperatures.
12) * Can I place my LAKEN in the freezer?
No, we do not recommend that you put a LAKEN container in the freezer because the force that can be exerted by the liquids while they are expanding or contracting can deform the container.
13) * Are LAKEN bottles suitable for use in the dishwasher?
We do not recommend using the dishwasher to clean your LAKEN. Paint in the bottle may be damaged depending on the type of dishwasher used in your washing machine, or if the washing temperature exceeds 90 degrees Celsius. But if your bottle is not painted, i.e. it is stainless steel or aluminum in its appearance, then you will not have trouble using the dishwasher
14) * How do I clean my LAKEN?
We recommend that you clean your LAKEN with warm water and soap, rinse thoroughly and allow it to drain and dry after removing the lid. If your bottle has some liquid that has been left in for a long time, we also recommend that you soak the bottle in a mixture of water, white vinegar, and baking soda, rub it with a dishwashing brush, and then wash your bottle normally .
15) * What should I do before the first use?
We recommend that you wash the LAKEN with warm water and soap, rinsing well, and your LAKEN is ready for use.
16) Can I use my LAKEN with very hot liquids?
You can put very hot liquids in aluminum bottles, but the heat will pass through the aluminum. Be careful how you hold the bottle…. also caution … If you are drinking directly from the bottle, because you may get burned if the liquid is too hot.
17) * I can not remove the smell from something that I had put in the bottle, even if I wash it again and again.. What should I do?
We recommend that you clean your LAKEN with warm water and soap and if the odor persists, we also recommend that you soak the bottle in a mixture of water, a quarter of a cup of white vinegar and 2-4 tablespoons of baking soda, then scrub with a dish brush, and then wash your bottle normally.
18) * My LAKEN bottle fell down and now has a dent or a scratch on the paint. Is the inside part okay? Can I continue to use my bottle?
The 2-year warranty that we offer covers all bottle manufacturing problems, not damage from use or dropping. In the case of aluminum bottles, you have no problem as its inner coating is very elastic and will not be affected as a consequence of a blow of the bottle. If you have a stainless steel thermal insulation bottle that has been dropped or hit you are not at risk from harmful substances, but the insulation is likely to be affected by the blow. In this case, you can now use it as a normal, and not heat-insulating, bottle.
19) Can I take the lid apart for better cleaning?
Some of our lids have an over-wrapped seal. In these cases futura caps in the aluminum containers and in the lids for both aluminum and stainless steel containers, it is not possible to remove the seal.
