You LOVE your reusable water bottle. You take it everywhere. You fill it with nice, clean water. So… it’s basically clean forever, right?
Yeah. Not exactly. 😬
Health experts say you should be washing your reusable water bottle every single day — even if you only drink plain water out of it.
A nurse practitioner summed it up perfectly: “It seems like something mundane, but it is extremely important.”
🦠 Here’s Why It Gets Gross Fast
Every sip you take transfers germs from your mouth 👄Every time you touch it, you add germs from your hands ✋And all those tiny nooks, crannies, lids, and straws? Perfect little hangout spots for bacteria and mold 🤢
Even if it looks clean, it might not be.
Let it go too long and you could end up dealing with:
- 🤕 Stomach aches
- 😖 Itchy throats
- 🤧 Allergy flare-ups
- 😮💨 Asthma triggers
Suddenly that “hydration is life” bottle is working against you.
🧼 How to Clean It Properly
Experts recommend:
✔️ Wash it daily with warm, soapy water
✔️ Deep clean it once a week
✔️ Use a skinny, pipe-cleaner-style brush for straws and tight spots
✔️ If you’re putting protein shakes 🥤 or sugary drinks in it?
Deep clean it EVERY DAY
Because protein residue sitting in a warm bottle all afternoon? That’s basically a science experiment.
So if you’re clutching the same bottle you’ve been using since last Tuesday… maybe give it a rinse tonight. Your stomach will thank you 💙💧
Stay hydrated — and stay hygienic.
