How to Care for Your Rifle Paper Co. Cold Cup XL
By CORKCICLE. - Insulated Tumblers, Coolers and More | Published: 2026-10-16
Category: Tips & Care
Keep the Garden Party floral print on your Rifle Paper Co. Cold Cup XL looking sharp with a simple hand-wash routine, lid and straw care, and habits that prevent scratches.
Quick answer
Hand wash your Rifle Paper Co. Cold Cup XL with warm water, a soft sponge, and mild dish soap, then air dry it with the lid and straw separated. Skip the dishwasher, abrasive scrubbers, and soaking, because those are what dull the Garden Party print and wear down the spill-proof centerline cap.
Why the print needs a gentler routine than a plain tumbler
The Rifle Paper Co. x Corkcicle Cold Cup XL wraps the Garden Party floral pattern around an insulated stainless-steel body, so the decorated surface is the part that ages first. Heat, harsh detergent, and friction are the three things that break down a printed finish over time, which is why the dishwasher is the wrong tool here even though the stainless steel itself could take it.
You do not need special products. A soft sponge, a bottle brush for the straw, and a mild dish soap cover the whole job. The goal is to remove residue without scrubbing the print, and to dry the cup fully so nothing sits against the coating between uses.
Daily rinse versus weekly deep clean
For everyday use, rinse the Cold Cup XL as soon as you finish your drink, especially after anything with citrus, coffee, or a sports drink. Sugary and acidic liquids left sitting are the most common cause of lingering odors and sticky residue on the lid gasket.
Once a week, or any time you have had a smoothie or iced coffee in it, do the full routine below. If you rotate between the Cold Cup XL and a Coffee Mug, apply the same logic to both: quick rinse daily, thorough hand wash weekly.
Your step-by-step print care routine
- 1. Disassemble before you wash: Pull the centerline cap off the lid and remove the stainless-steel straw. Wash each piece separately so residue does not get trapped in the gasket or the straw channel. Checkpoint: if the cap still smells like yesterday's drink after rinsing, it needs a deeper soak in warm soapy water.
- 2. Fill with warm, not hot, soapy water: Use mild dish soap and lukewarm water. Very hot water is unnecessary for a cold cup and puts more heat stress on the printed exterior than the job requires. Mistake to avoid: never microwave the cup or pour boiling water into it.
- 3. Wipe the print with a soft sponge: Wipe the floral exterior in gentle circles with the soft side of a sponge. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or powdered cleansers on the decorated surface. Checkpoint: if you can feel grit under the sponge, rinse it out before continuing so you are not dragging particles across the print.
- 4. Scrub the inside and the straw with a bottle brush: Use a bottle brush for the interior walls and a thin straw brush for the stainless-steel straw. Rinse until the water runs clear and no soap film remains. Mistake to avoid: skipping the straw, which is the part most likely to hold onto flavor from previous drinks.
- 5. Air dry upside down, lid and straw separate: Set the cup mouth-down on a drying rack and leave the lid and straw beside it. Trapped moisture under the cap is what causes that stale smell between uses. Checkpoint: everything should be fully dry before you reassemble, not just towel-dry.
- 6. Store it assembled but loose: Once dry, seat the cap back on the lid but do not crank it down. Store the cup upright in a cabinet where it will not knock against other drinkware. Next step: keep it out of a crowded drawer or a bag full of keys, since abrasion is what dulls the print fastest.
Product facts
- Rifle Paper Co. Cold Cup XL: The Rifle Paper Co. x Corkcicle Cold Cup XL pairs the Garden Party floral pattern with a 30oz capacity, an ergonomic handle, and a spill-proof centerline cap and stainless-steel straw. The printed body, the cap, and the straw each need slightly different handling, so treat them as three separate parts when you wash and dry.
- Rifle Paper Co. Coffee Mug: The Rifle Paper Co. Coffee Mug keeps every sip hot for up to 3 hours. If you also own the matching mug, keep it out of the dishwasher too so the two printed pieces age at the same rate.
- Marvel Kids Cup: The Marvel Kids Cup has an easy-sip spout lid, a carrying handle, and flat sides for small hands, and keeps drinks ice cold for up to 18 hours. Kids' cups pick up more drops and sticky fingerprints, so a quick rinse after each use matters even more than it does for your own Cold Cup XL.
