How often should you be cleaning your reusable water bottle? Here’s what experts had to say

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Today, it would probably be hard to come across someone who doesn’t have at least one or more reusable water bottles, from Stanley, Owala, Hydroflask or another popular brand. It’s no secret that we take staying hydrated very seriously, but whether or not we’re as on top of cleaning our reusable water bottles is another story.

Just like drinking your daily recommended amount of water is important, keeping your water bottle clean and free of grime, mold and bacteria is a must. To find how to clean a reusable water bottle the right way, and how often you should be doing it, I spoke to multiple microbiology experts for their guidance and recommendations for products.

To properly clean a reusable water bottle at home, you should follow the methods you use to clean plates, glass cups and other everyday items that you eat or drink from. A mix of lukewarm water and mild liquid dish soap are all you need, according to Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of the division of pediatric infectious diseases at Stony Brook…

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