The advantage of water bottles is that they are reusable at infinity.
Unlike the plastic bottles you buy at the supermarket.
See our article on the subject here.
You can fill a water bottle with whatever you want, as many times as you want.
The problem is that over time it quickly becomes cracra!
Bacteria thrive there because they love moist and dark environments.
It is therefore essential to clean your water bottle regularly.
The best is to do it after each use if you want it to be impeccable.
But one wash per week is more than enough for the bottle to maintain good hygiene.
To help you form good habits, here are 5 effective and easy ways to get rid of germs and dirt in your water bottle:
Most aluminum water bottles are dishwasher safe. Just check it on the bottom of your bottle or the brand's website to be sure.
Stainless steel bottles and glass bottles can also be cleaned in the dishwasher without any problems.
For those in plastic, it is more rare. So check well before putting your water bottle in. If you are looking for one that is dishwasher safe, this one is perfect.
Empty all the liquid remaining in the gourd. Add a few drops of washing up liquid and hot water in it.
Screw on the cap and shake for 1 minute or 2.
You can also use a bottle brush like this one, so you can rub well in all corners of the bottle.
The bottle brush is very practical if the bottle has a narrow neck.
Also clean the cap and straw thoroughly (see how here), and let it air dry overnight.
This natural method has the advantage of working with all types of gourds and water bottles.
This 100% natural cleaner is ideal for cleaning the whole house, but it is also very effective in killing germs and bacteria that lodge in your water bottle.
It could not be easier. First wash with soapy water, then rinse well.
Then fill your bottle with 1/5 of white vinegar and add the rest of the water. Leave on overnight, and in the morning rinse well with clean water.
The only downside to this method is that white vinegar isn't strong enough to kill some viruses like the flu.
If you haven't washed your water bottle for months, that's no reason to throw it away!
It smells musty and there is mold inside? There is a slightly more powerful solution to deep clean it.
Nothing can withstand a little bleach. But be careful, we said a little bit!
Do not worry !
There is no health risk from drinking from a water bottle that has been cleaned with a solution containing very little bleach.
To do this, dilute 1 teaspoon of bleach and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 liter of cold water.
Fill your bottle with this mixture, screw the cap, and let it act for several hours. Shake well and discard the solution.
Rinse several times with clear water and allow to dry completely.
Of course, this method is not to be practiced every evening, but rather once every 6 months for example. And no more mold!
Many water bottle manufacturers also offer cleaning tablets like these.
But you can also use effervescent tablets to clean dentures like Steradent.
Simply fill the bottle with water, put in the tablet and let it dissolve for 15-30 min (depending on the product instructions).
Then rinse and enjoy your clean bottle.
Be careful with the liquids you put in the water bottles, especially the plastic ones. They can leave an odor that soaks in and becomes difficult to remove.
If you put soup for example, it leaves residues or downright pieces. So use this cleaning method to help you properly clean your water bottle.
Are you looking for a water bottle without health risks that you can use for a very long time?
Here are the models we recommend:
- Sigg water bottles like this one.
- Nalgene water bottles like this one.
- Camelbak water bottles like this one.
- Klean Kanteen water bottles like this one.
And it works for cleaning military canteens too!
