Summer Tips for Trips: Switch to Reusable Bottles and Cleaning Tips

Going to your next summer destination? Before heading out make sure to bring some H2O to beat the heat. Buying distilled mineral bottles might seem a good idea for the economy but not environmentally. 

So making that switch to a reusable one is a great idea if you are always on the go and have an active lifestyle and especially going to your summer trips. You also cut a few cost with having a refillable one than buying a disposable bottle every time you get thirsty. 

But that bottle whether reusable or disposable has a dirty little secret that needs to be revealed; bacteria and fungi build up. But knowing how to clean them properly will help lessen the build-up and keep your mind at ease every time you take a gulp.

If you are still a neophyte in using a on the go water bottle, use a stainless steel first. They are easier to clean and an anti-bacterial material. 

Another tip is choosing big mouthed water bottles since the tighter the space and more gaps will be hard to clean and bacteria will remain. 

Cleaning and disinfecting that bottle with soap, warm water and even vinegar should be done. Use soap or water based cleaners that don’t leave a film on the bottle and give that funky taste when you take a swig of water. 

Lastly, don’t forget to brush. Soap won’t remove all that dirt build up so clean your water bottles with a good quality bottle brush.