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2. Reusable water bottles: Convenient…and crawling with bacteria.

You’d expect your reusable water bottle to be cleaner than a dog’s bowl, right? Think again. One study found that these bottles can carry up to 14 times more bacteria than a dog dish. Water is an ideal breeding ground for germs, especially if it sits in your bottle for long periods.
Schmidt told Time that when we leave water inside our reusable bottles for a long period of time, it can “multiply quickly.” However, with a simple routine, you can maintain cleanliness. Just fill your bottle with warm water and a drop of dish soap, then give it a vigorous shake to loosen bacteria clinging to the sides. Rinse and wash your bottle daily, and don’t let water sit for hours (or days).