Health & Fitness
Unless You Have This Water Bottle Brush, You Might As Well Be Drinking From The Toilet
Rinsing your water bottle is not enough — you need a long-handle bottle brush that cleans all those hard-to-reach places inside of it.
If you happen to be mid-sip or about to drink from your water bottle, put it down. Did you put it down? OK, well, if you're just running that thing through the dishwasher — or worse yet, simply rinsing it under the tap — prepare yourself: You've probably been drinking up moisture-loving germs, gunk, grossness and maybe a little bit of water, too.
According to a study published by Treadmillreviews.net, a typical refillable water bottle contains almost as many germs as the average home toilet seat (!) We don't know about you, but having a literal potty mouth is something we'd really like to avoid. Thankfully, there's a solution: The bottle brush.
The long-handle bottle brush, to be specific, has a special-design sponge that cleans the entire internal surface of bottles — including those hard-to-reach corners and bottoms where germs like to hide out. The sponge is removable, so it can be properly rinsed and cleaned, and it's safe to use on water bottles, baby bottles, cups, pitchers, tumblers and more. It's a soft sponge and doesn't scratch as it cleans, so you can even use it worry-free on your finest china and delicate glassware.
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Actually, cleaning all of your water bottle is surprisingly affordable, too. Living & Giving sells a pack of three stretchable long-handle sponge bottle brushes for $9.96, which is a steal when you consider how much buying multiple bottles of water would set you back.
So, unless you're cool with licking the toilet seat, we strongly recommend you stock up on bottle brushes.
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Now that we've covered the hygiene portion of today, let's get to the fun stuff — like getting you a new water bottle! You can go a number of ways with this...
The Sleek Bottle: Allow us to introduce you to the leak-proof stainless steel water bottle from Hydro Flask. Made of stainless steel and BPA-free plastics, this bottle keeps liquids hot for up to six hours and cold for up to 24. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors, with prices ranging from $22.99 to $89.98.
The Sporty Bottle: If you're the running, hiking, climbing, biking, active type, the CamelBak Chute water bottle is for you. It's lightweight and made of BPA-free materials, and it's easy-open and easy-close chute cap lets you hydrate quickly when you're on the go without having to worry about spills later. This particular 1-liter bottle costs $29.95, but there are other colors and sizes available for varying prices.
The Spectacular Bottle: Calling all klutzes! The shatter-resistant Soma Glass water bottle is your new best friend. Not only can you not break it, but it comes in a convenient 17-ounce size — big enough to quench your thirst, but small enough to carry everywhere.
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