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Wherever I go, myreusable water bottleclosely follows.
Am I proud of this?
director of product management atYETI
But am I the only one who neglects to wash their water bottles regularly?
I highly doubt it.
Ahead, Craig explains why washing your water bottles should be a daily practice.
How often should you wash your reusable water bottle?
The spout could also be a concern, Craig says.
What happens if you dont wash your water bottle regularly?
Bacteria are always going to be in your water bottle to some level.
By that point, the bacteria count is likely in the millions.
It only takes a few harmful bacteria that could make you sick, Craig adds.
director of product management atYETI
Plus, Craig says flavorings or other ingredients can also promote bacterial growth.
In which case, plain water might be slightly less likely to promote bacterial growth than flavored water.
The bang out of bacteria youre dealing withisntas harmful as other common foodborne pathogens, comparatively speaking.
Whats the best way to clean a reusable water bottle?
According to Craig, hot, soapy water is all you oughta wash your reusable bottles.
But even in the dishwasher, she recommends that each component should be washed separately.
As for whatnotto use: anything too abrasive that may damage the lining of the bottle.
Can storing the water bottle in the fridge help with bacteria?
According to Craig, cold temperatures can help with bacterial growth only slightly.
Cold temperatures can slow down the growth of bacteria, but its just slowing it down.
It doesnt kill or stop the bacteria, and they will still grow, he says.
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