Your water bottle may go with you everywhere, but theres one thing it cant doclean itself.
Is there anything as underrated as your reusable water bottle?
With so many reusable types available, it’s sometimes confusing to understand how to clean a water bottle.
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Experts say you should wash your water bottle after every use.
For comparison, the average pet toy has just 2,937 CFU per square centimeter.
That’s a lot of germs.
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Plus, any warm, damp place is a breeding ground for mold growth.
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3 Ways to Clean Water Bottles
Some water bottles aredishwasher safe.
If so, toss yours into the dishwasher every time you run a cycle.
However, even if the base of the bottle can go in the dishwasher, the lid might not.
If your water bottle isn’t dishwasher-safe, use these common cleaning agents to get the job done.
How to Clean a Water Bottle with Distilled White Vinegar
Vinegar is ourfavorite go-to cleaning agent.
This is a particularly good way to clean a stainless steel water bottle.
If your bottle is dishwasher friendly, we suggest running it through a cycle.
However, these features come with special cleaning issues.
Here’s how to clean specific types of water bottles when traditional cleaning techniques just won’t suffice.
However, that handy feature can alsoharbor some serious germs and mold.
According to CamelBak, you should clean a soft plastic bite valve by removing it from the lid.
The reusable straws, however, need special care.
We recommend purchasing a set of straw brushes.
If you plan to wash your travel mug in the dishwasher, use the top rack.
However, you’ll want tohand washit if it’s insulated.
Wash the lid by removing the rubber seal around the base and scrubbing it with warm, soapy water.
