Water is something that we all need to live — and we all want clean water. For those that are using a reusable water filtration container or pitcher, it is important to make sure that you are doing all you can to prolong its usefulness. There are a few things you can do to keep it in great shape and keep it working for you.
Do I Need To Clean My Water Cooler Container?
You do need to clean your water cooler container for a few different reasons. A reusable water bottle can become a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, and other nastiness that can make you sick. With bottles, there are grooves and dips that can harbor this bacteria, and that can help bacteria to cling inside the container.
Even though your bottle does get rinsed each time it is refilled, you are not properly cleaning it. Though you do not need to wash it every single time that you are refilling it, you do need to wash it at least once a day. Taking the time to wash your bottle every day is going to help prevent bacteria and mold growth, it is going to prevent the growth of viruses, and it is also going to keep your bottle in great shape.
How To Maintain My Water Cooler
To wash your bottle, you first need to rinse the cap as well as the bottle with warm, soapy water. This is going to remove any bacteria that is in the bottle. You next need to wash the inside of the bottle with a brush and scrub any ridges or other grooves where bacteria can stay.
You will then need to wash the outside of your bottle and make sure you are removing any bacteria that is there. You can also rinse your bottle out with white vinegar once a week to help kill any bacteria that might be present. You want to make sure that you are allowing the bottle to dry fully before you put it away.
No matter what type of reusable water bottle you are using, you do want to make sure that you are cleaning it regularly to prevent the bottle from growing bacteria and mold and from causing potential illnesses. Bacteria can grow overnight, you need to make sure you keep your bottle clean and that you are cleaning it properly every week to keep yourself healthy.