Due to chronic illness, I am in a perpetual state of near-dehydration, making my water bottle one of the most important items I use every day.
That’s why I was horrified to learn it’s also one of the dirtiest items in a typical home, and even more unsanitary than the toilet. That sent me rushing to pick up a $12 bottle cleaning brush duo from Amazon to make sure every nook and cranny is free from any bacteria, mold, or hidden grime buildup.
It’s a great cleaning supply to have in your arsenal and will mean washing your water bottle is quick, effective, and positive for your health.
Why you need a bottle brush duo for cleaning dirty water bottles
This long-handled scrub brush and straw cleaning combo is just the ticket for cleaning slim or awkward reusable bottles you struggled to get a normal sponge or Scrub Daddy into. The clever grip handles help make light work of your daily bottle cleaning.
With 60% of Americans owning a reusable water bottle, knowing how to handwash it properly is imperative to avoid it becoming a germ-collector.
GP and medico-legal expert, Dr Hana Patel explains, ‘Although good for the environment, these bottles are often moist, providing a breeding ground for bacteria from the user's mouth, food particles, and hands. Without regular and sufficient cleaning, these bacteria can lead to illness.
‘It is advised to ideally wash these bottles daily, to avoid any bacterial growth or moisture buildup. Pay particular attention to hard-to-clean areas such as straws and small crevices, as this is where bacteria can grow if not adequately cleaned.’
That is exactly why I love using this brush duo to clean my vacuum-insulated and brilliant Bottle Bottle, available on Amazon.
Its stiff bristles and long arm help you get soap and scrubbing power to the very bottom of the bottle, where hands won’t fit, and the thin scrubber, which sits inside the main brush for compact and easy kitchen sink storage, moves easily in and out of the built-in straw that most reusable and leakproof bottles have.
I particularly like that the stiffness of the bristles means you can scrub the ridges and grooves so commonly found in reusable bottle design, especially around the lid and flip-down straw components.
With more than 200,000 species of microbes, including bacteria and fungi, potentially lurking in your water bottle, and making your reusable drink bottle the third dirtiest household item after the toilet, according to research conducted by Clear It Waste, it’s vital to get all these corners sanitized daily.
Happy shoppers on Amazon sing the 2-in-1 bottle brush’s praises, giving it an average rating of 4.8/5 stars and thousands of positive reviews.
Verified shopper Zack James says it’s ‘great for washing water bottles and travel mugs’, giving it the full five stars. He adds, ‘The straw brush is great and gets into small spots and cleans well. The larger brush is great for inside the bottle or mug, and both of them have nice grips and high-quality bristles. I would buy this product again!’
Another verified shopper in the US, Jayme, says it’s an ‘awesome brush’ and that they will ‘never buy another brand brush’.
Others also use it for cleaning dishes, and stain-magnet coffee pots.
What to shop
Once washed and dry, keep your clean lids stacked and orderly with this organizer specifically for the job. You can easily adjust the gaps to suit your lid depth by moving the dividers.
This recycled plastic bottle drying rack comes with a handy silicone drip mat. Fully drying your bottles between uses will reduce the risk of mold or bacteria thriving in the bottle, or crevices of the lid and straw areas.
This is the best vacuum-insulated water bottle I’ve ever had. The fold-down straw and lid are leak-proof, and the cool function works so well that my ice cubes are still solid after 12 hours, and my drink remains ice cold overnight or for the duration of use.
Duo
Clean your reusable bottle and straw thoroughly with a duo like this. If you prefer your straw and bottle brush to remain separate as they dry, this may be a preferred option over the 2-in-1. This has stiff bristles too.
Once you've washed your bottles, dry and store them in arm's reach with these magnetic holders that stick on the front or side of your fridge and can be easily removed, damage-free.
It's estimated that Americans have an average of seven reusable bottles each. Keep the entire household's reusable bottles organized and stashed away neatly with this over-the-door organizer. It holds 24 bottles, including 40-oz Stanley cups.
Next, learn about the handy and adjustable bottle organizers that fit in kitchen cabinets to keep your messy collection neatly tucked away.
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