I either drink it all or I dump it and put fresh water in. What are the risks if I don’t wash it? It’s just me drinking out of it. I’m talking days and days like why ever wash it if it’s just me?
Edit: Clarified the amount of time without washing
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Yes it is- Due to all the places you carry your bottle with you, germs on your hands, germs on handles, desks, floors, everywhere, plus a little backwash,.you end up having water that is too dirty to be considered “safe drinking tapwater.,”
The dark wet environment makes it an excellent breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Its best to wash it daily.
just saw a post about mold on a guys cup that his wife pointed out. now I see this and it all makes sense. these comments are a lil yucky
I have a 5l water jug I lugged around at work for 7yrs. The closest it ever got to a wash was being left in the rain, or the spout getting a wipe with a sweaty shirt if it was particularly dusty. Any left over water was just topped up with fresh water at night, and it would sit untouched over the weekend. Never had any issues.
Btw a good way to clean your water bottles, especially with a narrow mouth (that you cant easily clean with brush), is to put water and tablet meant to wash contact lenses/dentures. The one that releases CO2 and changes color blue to red once done.
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I have been using reusable bottles for 15 years I’d say and I hardly wash it just when I can taste or see it getting skunky. Water is usually purified. I’ll let ya know if I get sick or die.
Okay, little buddy! Let’s think step by step:
1. Every time you drink, some germs from your mouth get onto the bottle.
2. Germs love warm, damp places. So, they start to grow inside the bottle.
3. If you don’t wash it, more and more germs build up.
4. Then, when you drink again, you could swallow those germs.
5. Swallowing too many germs can make you sick.
So, it’s a good idea to wash your bottle regularly to keep it clean and safe!
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