How to store reusable straws

[Gabsnoot]

Hi

I have purchased metal reusable straws for a our trip this year. We are keen to be kinder to the environment but must admit the purchase was prompted as we all detest using paper straws, especially when they go soggy

The straws came with a cleaning brush but no way of storing them for travel. I plan to carry them around with us when we are out and about but I’m at a loss as to how to store them.

I had the (what I thought was a) genius idea of buying toothbrush travel storage tubes to keep them in but on measuring, it turns out they will be too small. I have also noticed small fabric drawstring bags online but thought they might get a bit damp and soggy when putting the straws back in after rinsing.

I feel like the ideal storage solution is out there, I just don’t know where to find it. How do you store your reusable straws?

[18thowl]

Mine live in a pencil case with a waterproof lining.

[Gryff]

Yes ours are in a slim waterproof pouch purchased in the dollar tree last year I just wipe it out daily with a food safe anti then dry
Somit fpdiesnt go moldy

[damaged]

I used a lovely (disney) fabric one from a lovely disney lady who has her own shop - her name on insta is thefunimpossible 😁

[dubletrub]

I bought my daughter some draw string pouches for reusable straws from Etsy

[FloridaNuts93]

We have the folding ones that fit into a metal tube, with carabiner . About the size of a small pen.

[folkie]

It makes me smile when people complain about paper straws - when I was a child all straws were made from waxed paper, there was no such thing as plastic straws - we just had to cope when they got soggy When the end got flattened you just squeezed it open again, then maybe turned the straw upside down to drink from the clean end. Ah, the good old days...

[catherinesian]

We have metal ones for the drawer at home and collapsible silicone ones for out and about which come with a carry case

[Scotty]

I have noticed recently that many of the reusable straws come with brushes that are shorter than the straw itself. Perfect for pushing the gunk up and down inside the inside of the straw without actually pushing it out.

[Gabsnoot]

Thank you for all the great replies. I knew I could rely on my fellow dibbers for a solution