My Sports Water Bottle

Our bodies are made of 50-65% water.

Replenishing this reserve is essential for maintaining ourselves, maintaining a health lfiestyle, and keeping our internal organs in proper shape.

Being properly hyrdated means that our bodies have less work to do. Our blood is thinner, and circulates more easily through our system. Our bodies have to do less work to remove water from food and beverages to replace it into our system.

Water allows our bodies to properly eliminate waste – helping with weight loss and staying regular.

Complexion is imporved with proper water intake, and and reduce acne and blemishes on the skin.

Through the day, the value of staying hydrated cannot be overexadgerated – whether we’re in a humid tropical location or dry cold one, it’s important to keep a regular supply of water going into our bodies.

I personally find it’s easiest to do this by keeping about 10 sports water bottles around the house. This way, even on the busiest of weeks, I’m never caught short for water if I have a few in the dishwasher.

I checked with the quality of water in my area, and it is very good quality water with few toxins in it (less than what you’d find in bottled water). If this wasn’t the case, I’d install a water purifier or have a service bring in the commercial sized bottles to refill with.

I checked the financial numbers and both of these options result in less cost than purchasing bottled water from the grocery store, with better quality water.

My health has improved, I have less energy, and going for a walk with a sports water bottle in the evenings has helped me suppress the food cravings I get a few hours before I go to bed.

It’s surprising to think that there’s a way to become more healthy AND save money, but I have to say that I’ve had success with it!

The most important part of keeping a water bottle is to ensure that it is properly cleaned and maintained.

Not properly maintaining sport water bottles will lead to the development of mold and bacteria, and cause bad tasting water and possibly sickness.

Here we will show you how to clean and maintain your bottle.

Dishwashers

As sport water bottles are often made of plastic, it is very important to ensure that they are considered “dishwasher safe” before purchasing – putting an item that is not safe in the dishwasher can contaminate all the dishes in the wash at that time and is definitely NOT advised.

Disposable plastic water bottles purchased with water in them at the grocery store should not reused frequently – they are a haven for bacteria, and are not constructed to be exposed to the high temperatures in the dishwasher (and to answer the question, no, most dishwashers do not have a “cold wash mode” like a laundry machine).

Full Clean

While a dishwasher will often properly clean out reusable sports water bottles, it is important that a more vigorous cleaning also takes place on a regular basis.

On top of a dishwasher rinse after every use, we recommend a full clean about every 10 uses per bottle, or once a month.

The best way is to use a combination of 3 parts hot water, and 1 part white vinegar. Let the solution sit overnight, and then put the water bottle through the dishwasher afterwards to rinse the vinegar out.

The best way to properly manage this scenario is to have multiple water bottles – this way a proper “cleaning” can take place without lacking your sports water bottle.

Storage – Freeze your water bottle

When not in use, the best place for your water bottle is the freezer (do not leave water in it while doing this) – leaving it here will prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.

Leave the cap off

When storing, leave the cap off of the water bottle.