Why you need to stop reusing plastic bottles

Why bottles can't be used again

A team of researchers ran a test and tested a group of athletes, more specifically, their water bottles. Scientists wanted to find out how clean plastic containers remain if they are regularly refilled with water. The test result was shocking: at least 300,000 colony forming units (CFU) of Treadmill Reviews were found for every square centimeter. … …

Colony forming units (CFU) is a measure of the number of bacteria forming colonies in one milliliter of medium. These bacteria are capable of self-reproduction. If they enter the nutrient medium, they form a colony.

For comparison, a dog toy contains about 3,000 CFU. Quite a big difference, isn't it?

Here are a few more reasons why you shouldn't reuse the plastic bottle.

How then to drink from a bottle

Of course, we are not suggesting that you stop drinking water. But we want you to think about what you drink from and how often you wash your bottles. After all, everything that touches your mouth becomes contaminated with bacteria. The smaller the area the bottle touches your mouth, the less opportunities the bacteria have to multiply and spread.

Bottles with a twist-off cap, a slider cap and a sports neck are the most suitable for spreading bacteria and dangerous for you. This means that such containers are literally teeming with bacteria. And they can harm you.
The straw bottle performed the best. This type of container greatly reduces the bacteria's chances of reproduction.

However, even a relatively safe bottle contains slightly fewer CFUs than a public toilet seat. So yeah, it's all pretty gross.

How to keep yourself safe

But we need to drink water! Plus, recycling bottles is economical and environmentally friendly. How can you protect yourself?

Choose bottles with a straw. If not, then insert the tube through the neck yourself.
When reusing the bottle, be sure to wash it with hot water and disinfect it.
If you are thinking about buying a permanent water bottle, then give preference to steel samples. They are less conducive to the growth of bacteria.

Continue drinking from your favorite bottle, just do it wisely. Maybe this research is a good reason to get rid of old containers and renew the "collection". Your health will definitely be grateful to you for such a decision.