Practical and environmentally friendly, the water bottle is becoming one of the most used common objects in ours everyday life. Its versatility, in fact, makes it suitable for multiple occasions, from sport to the office, from excursions to simple outings in the city. Excellent, therefore, as a green choice, however, it must be used – and above all washed – in the correct way to avoid the proliferation of bacteria which can endanger our health.
The residual humidity and the darkness make the inside of the canteen – whether in aluminium, plastic or steel – the perfect setting for welcoming unwanted guests. Above all, considering that these are objects that come into daily contact with the mouth. Let’s face it: how many of us for refill it with water, just run it under the tap, rinse and fill right away? Nothing more wrong! This is a bad practice that can lead, in addition to poor hygiene of the bottle, to serious infections.
For example, our very comfortable bottle can contain gram-negative bacteria and bacilli can cause disturbances at the gastrointestinal level. The secret to avoid any risk, therefore, is a thorough washing of the bottle in order to sterilize it completely. Meanwhile, the frequency of cleaning must be daily and, before refilling by closing with the hermetic cap, the bottle must be well dry.
For washing, just pour running water into the bottle and add a few drops of dish soap. Then shake vigorously to eliminate any residue, and rinse with plenty of water. However, it is recommended to use products once a week disinfectants or sanitizers or to wash the bottle in the dishwasher (in this case, for safety, the suitability of the materials must be checked). In any case, before filling and closing with the cap, you have to let everything dry. Our bottle will thus be cleaner and safer than ever.