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<\/a>After using a water bottle, it must be cleaned promptly<\/strong>. But simply rinsing it with water quickly<\/strong>, as may be seen when it\u2019s the lazy housemate\u2019s turn to do the washing up, is not enough. So to make sure that the bottle isn\u2019t just clean but spotless as the famous detergent motto promises, you have two options. Number one: good old-fashioned rinsing by hand<\/strong>, which I prefer. Really attack any contaminants with warm water, an appropriate detergent and a sponge or a brush.<\/p>\n\n Make sure you thoroughly scrub the inside of the bottle<\/strong>. Even if the bottle seems clean, washing it is really important because some residue<\/strong> can\u2019t be seen with the naked eye. If possible, disassemble the lid<\/strong>, leave the parts to soak in soapy water and then also clean them with a washing-up brush.<\/p>\n\n Personally, I\u2019d like to use a cheap toothbrush<\/strong> to thoroughly clean the lid, or in cases of lids that are really hard to clean \u2013 such as those of CamelBak bottles \u2013 I opt for disposable pipe cleaners<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve cleaned any contamination, thoroughly rinse everything with warm water<\/strong> so your drink doesn\u2019t taste of detergent on your next adventure. Properly dry the lid and bottle with a clean cloth and you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n Option two is the seemingly less complicated cleaning in a dishwasher. Make sure you have a close look at the water bottle manufacturer\u2019s instructions<\/strong> first. Many water bottles aren\u2019t suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher and, in the worst case scenario, can even be damaged<\/strong> in the machine.<\/p>\n\n If your bottle is suitable for the dishwasher, a few details must be considered<\/strong>. Even if the bottle should be quite happy in the dishwasher according to the manufacturer: if the bottle opening<\/strong> is too small, not enough water will get into the bottle and it will therefore not be cleaned properly. There\u2019s also a chance that the water bottle is suitable for the dishwasher but the lid<\/strong> might not be. So please refer to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n Of course, a dishwasher is an admittedly practical helper in the household. But there is a chance that this technical accessory won\u2019t be able to get rid of all contamination<\/strong> without a trace.<\/p>\n\n Tip<\/strong>: Place the bottle in the dish rack at an angle so water and detergent can easily get into the bottle from below while allowing sufficient water movement at the same time. After the cycle, you should check whether all residue has been removed. A dishwasher may be very practical for pots and plates but something more demanding, such as water bottles, may pose a greater challenge. And this challenge is residual contamination which may cause the development of bacteria or mould, in sensitive areas like the lid or the upper edge of the bottle in particular.<\/p>\n\n As previously mentioned, I prefer washing my bottle by hand so it rarely goes into the dishwasher. Having to check the bottle after the mechanical cycle and possibly even clean parts of it again are reasons that I trust in the manual version to begin with. Plus, repeated cycles in the dishwasher can affect the look of the water bottle<\/strong>. Colours may fade, print could disappear and shiny material might become matte.<\/p>\n\nPutting a water bottle in the dishwasher \u2013 is that possible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a>A clean water bottle \u2013 correctly cleaning a highly contaminated water bottle<\/strong><\/h2>\n