What is a good reusable bottle that isn't a mould farm?
-
The Contigo Cortland chill.
I love this bottle so much if I lose it I buy another. I've been using this bottle for at least 6 years now.Because it's a button spout it's very good for air sipping (water falling). Since I don't put my mouth on it, there is less chance of bacteria developing in the bottle and lid.
The Lid folds open on the inside which makes it easy to clean by hand.
I see they have new filtered variants, I haven't tried those yet.
I am the same with the steel version from them! I like that it’s made out of metal, but I do eventually fuck up the base because I drop it on the regular.
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
wrote last edited by [email protected]get a non-plastic bottle. plastic is notorious for harboring bacteria, and mold, because they are prone to microscope crevices from forming. probably a metal one. you might want to use soap and hot water for metal containers.
-
I like wide mouth bottles that match the diameter of the rest of the bottle, because they are the easiest to clean. You can even just toss them in the dishwasher depending in the material.
I also try to only buy titanium bottles since they last a lot longer than stainless steel. Some brands are too expensive but ive gotten lucky in the past with no name brands.
i only use the metal ones that also hold hot liquids, much more convenient than just buying it for 1 temperature.
-
Yeti wide mouth because it's easy to clean. I just flush it with hot tap water and a drop of Dawn, let it sit for a few minutes, then hold my hand over the mouth and shake. Rinse thoroughly, then dry right side up so condensation doesn't build up inside. The part to really pay attention to is the mouthpiece, but that is quickly cleaned with some soapy water and a rag.
Also, DON'T use your dishes rag/sponge on your water bottles, as it always has residual dish gunk (no matter how many times you rinse it) that will actually make your water bottle dirtier. Keep a separate rag for washing drinking bottles and wring it properly when you're done.
a bottle brush is more appropiate.
-
Yeti wide mouth because it's easy to clean. I just flush it with hot tap water and a drop of Dawn, let it sit for a few minutes, then hold my hand over the mouth and shake. Rinse thoroughly, then dry right side up so condensation doesn't build up inside. The part to really pay attention to is the mouthpiece, but that is quickly cleaned with some soapy water and a rag.
Also, DON'T use your dishes rag/sponge on your water bottles, as it always has residual dish gunk (no matter how many times you rinse it) that will actually make your water bottle dirtier. Keep a separate rag for washing drinking bottles and wring it properly when you're done.
Yeti's are also one of the few that are dishwasher safe
That wide mouth is the real big money.
-
32oz wide mouth Nalgene for me. I have 3 and cycle them every 2 days. Dishwasher when I run it and bottle brush once a week. Never a hint of anything.
Watch out for those microplastics though
-
a bottle brush is more appropiate.
It's only used for water, so there's nothing to scrub away. Hot soapy water is enough.
-
Yeti's are also one of the few that are dishwasher safe
That wide mouth is the real big money.
Agreed, but I never put water bottles in the dishwasher and always hand wash them. The soaps they use can leave behind a residue after drying, something I can smell and taste.
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
I bought a metal tumbler for this exact reason, easier to clean and longer lasting.
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
Put them in the dishwasher after every use. If it is not dishwasher safe, throw it away and get one that is.
They actually had a special on drinking bottles recently and I was thinking about buying one. Then they had a report on TV about such non-dishwasher-safe bottles, and that you simply don't get them clean with washing them by hand. They had some nice pics of such bottles building up things in nooks and crevices. Gave up on that special offer, as they were not dishwasher safe.
-
i only use the metal ones that also hold hot liquids, much more convenient than just buying it for 1 temperature.
You mean double walled vacuum insulated? Yeah, they make titanium wide mouth bottles like that. I bought one like that made from titanium with almost no lip for about $50 recently. It's so easy to clean.
-
I am the same with the steel version from them! I like that it’s made out of metal, but I do eventually fuck up the base because I drop it on the regular.
Same haha, once its so beat up it doesn't stand up I get a new one.
Mine is the leaning tower of hydration right now
-
get a non-plastic bottle. plastic is notorious for harboring bacteria, and mold, because they are prone to microscope crevices from forming. probably a metal one. you might want to use soap and hot water for metal containers.
Hard agree. My water bottle is stainless steel. The lid screws off, there's no complicated nozzle to get clean, you drink from it like a normal bottle. I don't have a dishwasher, just wash it in hot soapy water, rinse and refill. A bonus is that it takes a lot of punishment - I dropped an expensive plastic one once and it exploded. Also it's a thermal bottle, so cold drinks stay cold.
-
Agreed, but I never put water bottles in the dishwasher and always hand wash them. The soaps they use can leave behind a residue after drying, something I can smell and taste.
Iirc this might have more to do with your water quality being hard/soft or the ph or something, than the soap itself.
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
Tape some bubblewrap around a mason jar taps forhead
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
Nalgene and a bottle brush.
-
Kind of a rant — I drink water and flavored-water beverages, and I don't wanna buy 24-packs of water and trust my local municipality to recycle. Maybe they do, maybe they don't. Either way, it's not recycle, it's "reduce, reuse, recycle." I'll drink a Gatorade (Zero) and reuse it a few times and then toss it.
But if I want a reusable bottle — there's one by Aladdin (Thermos) I like, and one by Zojirushi, I've bought two of each over the years. Just tossed the Zojirushi. Zojirushi is a Japanese brand, very high quality, but a bit over-engineered. It's got this rubber gasket and plug that, you can clean them daily, they get black spots. Not sure if it's mould or what, but it's kinda gross and I don't like it. The Aladdin/Thermos one is a bit better, didn't think there was any mould anywhere until I dropped it, the cap flew out, mould farm inside! Nowhere that touched the beverage so that was nice. But I'm kinda done with both of them. I would rather just waste plastic than risk drinking from a mouldy reusable cup.
Are there reusable bottles that aren't mould farms?
The kind that is cleaned properly.
-
Tape some bubblewrap around a mason jar taps forhead
I make brewed teas and cold coffee and bring them to work in mason jars. Started a trend at work.
-
Iirc this might have more to do with your water quality being hard/soft or the ph or something, than the soap itself.
It's quite possible, as I'm on conditioned well water.
-
It's only used for water, so there's nothing to scrub away. Hot soapy water is enough.
Bacterial and algal growth normally adheres to surfaces, and especially if not removed physically and frequently, builds up. Like the sides of a pond, basin, anything even with constantly running water, never mind mostly stagnant.
