A study reveals that an everyday object contains up to twice as many germs as a sink, four times more than a computer mouse and fourteen times more than a dog bowl.
Bacteria spread at great speed and, very often, without us noticing. The proof with this household item which contains thousands of microbes. Worse still, the latter would regularly be in contact with your mouth… So what is it? We take stock.
According to a recent study, this object in question contains bacteria called Gram-negative rods and Bacillus. The first can in particular cause urinary infections and pneumonia and the others can be the cause of gastrointestinal disorders. After comparing different germ-prone surfaces, the researchers revealed that this item contained twice as many germs as a kitchen sink, even more than a pet bowl and a computer mouse. And that’s not all, it would even be 40,000 times dirtier than a toilet bowl… In short, a very convincing argument for cleaning it frequently. This is your water bottle. Experts therefore recommend “wash your reusable water bottle once a day and disinfect it at least once a week, more often if you have been sick, if you have drunk while eating or if you fill it with something other than water , especially if it contains sugar.” So, let’s be a good student!
What is the best method to clean your water bottle? For professional cleaning, it would be enough to start by rinsing it with hot water, then making sure to dismantle it completely so that you can scrub each element one after the other. Take a clean sponge and dishwashing detergent and soap the corners of each room, especially those in contact with your mouth. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. The little tip? Place your bottle in the refrigerator to limit the spread of bacteria.
