You'd better wash that water bottle!
Many people struggle to drink enough water daily, but a water bottle can be an effective prompt to hydrate more often.
However, the bottle's hygiene typically isn't at the top of mind, and neglecting it can result in bacterial contamination, potentially including strep and fecal—Gross!!
This article from Fortune tells us which types of bottles are the best to use, how to properly wash them and how frequently, and other strategies to keep them as clean as possible.
https://fortune.com/well/article/water-bottle-germs-how-to-clean/
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Slipstream
Definitely gross. It's one of those things that gets overlooked, but it could be the reason people get sick for "no reason." Thanks for the heads-up.
Evangel
Ick. Who doesn't clean their water bottle after using it?
Serenity Township
Thank you for posting this great information.
It’s something I’ve thought about but it never really sunk in till now.
Well Street
It's one of those things that can easily fall off the "to-do" list.