How often do you clean & sanitize (dishwasher) your reusable water bottle? Do you have several & rotate them? Is it a straw type? Do you add ice? ?

[DrPepper12]

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Studies on bacteria in reusable water bottles

Several studies have been done to quantify the bacterial contamination of reusable water bottles, though results vary depending on the testing methods and type of bottle.

A 2017 study by EmLab P&K tested several bottles after one week of use without cleaning. The results showed millions of bacteria on some of the bottles, with several containing MORE bacteria than a pet's food bowl.

A similar 2018 study from Treadmill Reviews found that the average reusable water bottle contained MORE bacteria than a kitchen sink or computer keyboard.

"Chug" or "gulp" water bottles were found to be at least 5x safer than internal straw models

I just threw up a little... 🤢 🤮

One & done. I got more. I hate backwash & floaties!

Few times

Several times

Many times

"It's only water & MY own spit. IDC. Whatevs!"

You're supposed to wash them?

IDGAF about ♻️ & use disposable bottles.

[petitedollbabee]

Once per week. I use a frank green ceramic bottle, it’s in constant use everyday and I rinse it between refills. Have never experienced any problems with it, no mould.

[DrPepper12]

Have you peeled back the gasket on the cap?

[petitedollbabee]

I thoroughly pull apart everything that I can in my bottle and wash it all, im not sure what you mean by gasket.

[DrPepper12]

The rubber ring on the stopper

[petitedollbabee]

Oh yep, that gets pulled off and washed underneath too.

[Abbycado]

I wash mine at the end of every day.

[DrPepper12]

Same. Got three so I always have a clean one.

[Abbycado]

Yep, I’ve got a couple as well. Just rotate.

[Abbycado]

Ty for mho!

[Crimsyjo]

I actually found a nicer taste wjen not washed out and googled this and found it's not supposed to be good for you haha. But I see why dogs prefer drinking from a outdoor source at times. Sorry ots weird. But I think humans should be able to tolerate a certain level of bacteria. We are not supposed to live in sterile environments. Hence increases in allergies and asthma etc.

But saying that... I can put my water bottle through dish washer at work. But I tend to just give ot a general rinse once a week.

[exitseven]

I run them through the dishwasher once in a while. I have one I use at the gym that I really should wash more.

[BonzoInBitburg]

I never wash mine. You don't even want to see inside my coffee travel mug.

[Likes2drive]

I only use my stainless steel thermal mug and wash it every time after each use

[Xawyx-2]

I don't have one.