Whether it's the near infamous Stanley cups or the Naglene, covered in national park stickers, you likely have spotted reusable water bottles almost everywhere you’ve go. College campuses, cafes, the office, and of course, the gym or on a hiking trail.
People carry reusable water bottles for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they want to reduce plastic waste or microplastic intake, or maybe they are trying to stay hydrated for health reasons. Regardless of the different reasons, there is one thing that reusable water bottle owners likely all do, and that is not wash their water bottles often enough.
Studies have found that reusable water bottles carry a plethora of bacteria that could greatly impact your health. So, how often should you wash your water bottle?
